Hyperhidrosis and Substance Use: Exploring Causes & Relief

Question
hi,,,,,i am 33 years of age and was taking cocaine and alcohol once a week for 10 years,,about 9 years ago my feet used to sweat alot and it was diagnosed as hyperhidrosis,i then started sweating on my palms aswell about a year ago,i thought nothing of it and still took cocaine once a week untill 3 months ago the sweating was everywhere,my head,neck,chest,back,bum,legs everywhere,i sweat so bad even when i do a fast walk or something,,ive been off the cocaine for 4 weeks now but im still sweating all over,my medical blood tests was clear and i was wandering if the cocaine as mucked my system up for life,,  will i ever get over this all over sweating please help    spencerspark@msn.com

Answer
Hi Darren,
Hyperhidrosis is a life long condition. There weren't very many options for treatment and that never sat well with patients. Now a days there are some newer treatments---some experimental---as in "off label use" of medicines. I would seek the counsel of a Dermatologist.
As for he coke, it can mess you up big time especially as it pertains to heart (and brain). It might be a good idea to have a heart echo to see if the chambers or valves have become damaged.