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What Causes Frequent Diaphoresis Of The Face And Head?
I have frequent heavy diaphoresis of the face and head, of sudden onset, not related to exertion or ambient room or outdoor temperature. It is excessive, embarrassing, and seems to occur without rhyme or reason. I m male, almost 63 yr.old, 6 2 , 235 lbs, retired firefighter/paramedic. I ve had 3 spinal surgeries not related to work or injury. Medical history: Osteoarthritis with degenerative disc disease, negative cardiac hx, no hypo/hyper glycemia, no hx CA in family, never used tobacco, mild alcohol use (3 drinks/week). Diagn of sarcoidosis in 2003 with no new granulomas for the last seven years. Have not used inhalers for over 5 yrs. Present meds: Bupropion 300mg, 1tab qd in a.m.; Modafinil 100mg tab qd in a.m.; Amphetamine Salts, 10mg tab tid; Lyrica, 1 100mg cap at bedtime; Gabapentin, 1200mg at bedtime; Quetiapine, 1 100mg tab at bedtime. Additional supplements incl. 4000mg Vit D3 qd; Ca w/ Mg & Zn (2000mg/800mg/30mg), qd; and a multivitamin geared for seniors --cuz I guess I are one! Help??
Tue, 3 Sep 2019
Hi,
First of all, it's sad to know what you had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, you need to have a detailed endocrine work up.
Starting from Thyroid levels to cortisol levels as well as urinary VMA or metanephrine levels may be needed.
May need to use beta-blockers like propanol etc after EKG if the heart rate isn't too slow and after discussing with a cardiologist for controlling over sympathetic drive of body.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
First of all, it's sad to know what you had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, you need to have a detailed endocrine work up.
Starting from Thyroid levels to cortisol levels as well as urinary VMA or metanephrine levels may be needed.
May need to use beta-blockers like propanol etc after EKG if the heart rate isn't too slow and after discussing with a cardiologist for controlling over sympathetic drive of body.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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