Has anyone out there had Botox treatment for sweaty hands/hyperhidrosis?

I'm interested in trying it...I'm sick of my cold, sweaty hands and it's a safer alternative to that surgery. But if you've had it done, let me know, I want to know what you think. It's hard to get a straight answer with all the "pro-Botox" and greedy doctor sites. You never know if they're exaggerating the results. Also, anyone who's had a bad reaction to Botox...let me know!! Thanks!!

Has anyone out there had Botox treatment for sweaty hands/hyperhidrosis?
I had severe hyperhidrosis along with neurological symptoms such as arhhythmia, rapid heart rate, migraines and muscle twitching. I went through all the regular treatments including robinul, klonopin, drysol, and botox without luck.





After fifteen years of going to various specialists, I had the ETS surgery done. It went well but after 2-3 years the hyperhidrosis and Raynaud's syndrome (cold limbs) began to return.





In my case these symptoms were caused by allergies to wheat and dairy (Celiac disease) and mercury toxicity. These lead to depletion of certain amino acids and enzymes, and malabsorption of B vitamins and minerals, especially magnesium.





After eliminating grains and dairy from my diet, the symptoms have gone away. I have been taking supplements as well. Sometime in the future I will be having amalgam fillings replaced, including root canals.





If you search, you will find several sources which mention hyperhidrosis as a symptom of mercury poisoning. This can be related to wheat and dairy allergies (gluten and casein) because mercury inhibits DPP-IV, an enzyme needed to digest these foods.








Sensitivity To Gluten May Result In Neurological Dysfunction; Gluten ataxia





http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200...





http://www.aan.com/press/index.cfm?fusea...





Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition


"Sensitivity To Gluten May Result In Neurological Dysfunction"





http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200...





Gluten Sensitivity and Neurological Illness





http://www.jpgn.org/pt/re/jpgn/fulltext....





Advances in Clinical Neuroscience %26amp; Rehabilitation


"Neurological associations of coeliac disease"





http://www.acnr.co.uk/acnr%20july%20aug%...


(Hyperhidrosis is on page 24)





Gluten In The Diet May Be The Cause Of Recurring Headaches





http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200...





Neurological Manifestations of Celiac Disease





www.scielo.br/pdf/anp/v62n4/a07v62n4.p...








http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidros...





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_poi...





http://www.mercola.com/2004/aug/14/exces...


(Scroll about halfway down the page)
Reply:I am a physician and I understand your frustration. Botox is not a curative treatment for hyperhidrosis. If anything, it is a temporary fix. In some cases it works. The definitive treatment though is surgery, a sympathectomy. I suggest that you contact Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian in Buffalo, NY. He is an expert on the procedure. I have first hand experience of this, I have operated with him on such patients. Good luck.

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