At what age did it start for you?

Bambi · Post by **Bambi** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:39 pm

My palmar HH first became noticeable at 14. I am curious when others first noticed their HH.

monkeytine · Post by **monkeytine** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 5:27 pm

Since I can remember...but it didn't effect my self esteem or emotional state until I was in 3rd or 4th grade. It got progressively worse after that, and was at it's peak when I was 22, right before I had botox.

SweatParty · Post by **SweatParty** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:13 pm

I think about 12 years old for me was the first time I remember one of my friends noticing my hands were always sweaty. His older brother kinda laughed at it but we hung out a lot so he grew to not care.

It was unbearably bad in a lot of high school

Lately it seems I have more sweat-free days, but when I start sweating, it's still as bad as ever. Dripping hands, discoloration, hands getting very cold, etc.

Need to get rid of this...

Larysa183 · Post by **Larysa183** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:20 pm

Well mine started from when I was a baby... My parents always told me they never understood why I was such a sweaty baby until they took me to the doctors and she told them both all about HH!

Post by **admin** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:37 pm

Mine started at 14. I messed up all my exam papers, had to tell the first girl I held hands with that I just washed them and that is why they my hands were wet, and of course my best guy friends would hate to give me a high five! I had the surgery when I was almost 20 years old and the hands have been dry since.

steve_nf · Post by **steve_nf** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:08 am

Mine started pre-puberty age, so like around age 10. My strongest earliest memory of it was in 4th grade when I was taking a state standardized writing test. My teacher was walking around the room and when she came to me saw my paper was ripping because some parts were just so wet. I remember her reaction was like:

She gave me tissues because of it.

AnnetteinNC · Post by **AnnetteinNC** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 4:02 pm

I first noticed it in 1st. grade while learning how to knit,God what a nightmare that was!! The wool would always get stuck to my fingers

School in general was terrible, especially when it came to writing of course since then the paper would stick to my hands.
I never,ever leave the house without at least on paper towel and in summer several of them

Sweaty Palms in USA · Post by **Sweaty Palms in USA** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:02 am

I remember from around 20 years old or so. I only remember because I would remember the girlfriend at the time would say something when she would hold my hands. That was 13 years ago. I dont recall or know if i had it before that. My sweaty hands doesnt really effect me emotionally at least I dont think so. I live a good life and know alot of people. I just know when to shake someones hands or when not too. I guess I dont have it as bad as others but im glad I found these forums and can try to find some kind of cure for it.

ysh · Post by **ysh** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:47 am

I have had the problem probably all my life. Until I was 13-14 it didn't bother me as much, but then I gradually got more and more aware of my problem. At the age of 17 I really understood that there was something that was not right, as no one else I knew was sweating this much. Prior to this I only suspected that I was sweating more than usual. A few years later I learned about hyperhydrosis thanks to the Internet, and it was kind of a releif that I was not alone with this condition. So much easier finding a solution with so many others searching and sharing.

alvine · Post by **alvine** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:09 am

as far as i can remember when i was 18 attending my college days and always conscious whenever i approach my classmates and will get disappointed by my sweaty hands. but it really affected me when i started to work and all the papers and things on my working table got wet.. tsk, tsk...

nevertheless, i tried to have a positive outlook whatever the outcome is. i motivated myself to always look at the brighter side on whatever God has given to us..

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justlikeyou · Post by **justlikeyou** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:06 pm

Like monkeytine, I remember sweating profusely by K or 1st grade and it has been a PITA ever since. At almost 30 now, i'm looking for the best treatments I can find as it affects my entire body. (Armpits, hands, and feet are the worst tho).

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