Life Ruined - Count 1

From Corposcindosis

by dan1st

1/25/07

After having palmar hyperhidrosis all my life and finding no solution, I did my ETS in March 2006 (I live in Malaysia). It was a 'rush' decision mostly influenced by my doctor. He kept saying that a good surgeon from Singapore is coming down to do the same surgery for another patient, and does not want me to lose this great opportunity. Also because I was able to claim for the expenses from my insurance. In my mind I thought it was a simple surgery, and the side effects were just minor. I made the decision only 1 day before I was admitted to the hospital. Together, they cut my nerves. Like many, it was the worst decision of my life.

Life is ruined, but I'm keeping myself strong and hoping that one day it will work out. I suffer from severe CS everyday, sweating from the chest down. But when having spicy food, my face will be drenched in sweat.

Fortunately, I do not have extreme symptoms like some others. Though thankful, I'm terribly sorry for the unfortunate ppl (not that I'm too well off either).

My heart cries each time I think about CS or each time I read about ppl suffering from CS. To me, it's like a deadly disease and no one understands, no one wants to help.

I'm grateful for finding this board, especially the thread which compiles tips on how ppl are coping with CS (thanks Dripping Silver). As mentioned, I want to be strong.

I know this is not as bad as AIDS, cancer, etc but the unpredictable and uncontrollable side effects are extremely terrible and distressing to a person's emotional/psychological balance. Besides praying and waiting everday, I want to do something. What can I do? How can I help the research? I'm not rich, but will money help?