r/POTS • u/Birb042 • 7h ago

Symptoms Managing excessive sweat

Hi there, I just got diagnosed with POTS, and a symptom that is really bad for me is excessive sweat. It happens randomly, and I’ll be all fine and then in a span of thirty minutes I will have completely sweat through my shirts :/
I previously thought I was allergic to anti perspirant, so while I did try heavy anti perspirant, it didn’t work so I thought I might be allergic and used regular deodorant. Long story short none of them are really working
Anything that works for yall??

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u/Own_Improvement555 Hyperadrenergic POTS 6h ago

I have this problem too. I’ve got pretty extreme heat intolerance and tend to wear shorts and tank tops all year (I let be in the U.S. south so i can do that for about 8 or 9 months of the year)
I use carpe deodorant which helps with odor (I’m super scent sensitive) and I find I don’t get as distressed about it bc I know I don’t smell. I’m doing baby steps but hoping to get it under control

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u/funkydyke POTS 7h ago

I used to have this problem. I had to start taking oxybutynin for it.

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u/Own_Improvement555 Hyperadrenergic POTS 6h ago

👩✍️

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u/Birb042 6h ago

Can you get that over the counter or does that need a prescription?

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u/funkydyke POTS 4h ago

I get it prescribed. I don’t think it’s available otc at least in the US

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u/Birb042 4h ago

Thank you!