My Sweaty Stories
A Conversation on Hyperhidrosis
Have you become a fan of my facebook page yet? I'd love for you to do so. Below is a lovely and courageous conversation that occurred on my page. Me: Botox is a valid treatment option. But it may take more than 1 treatment to achieve full effects. With this treatment...
Sweat-Friendly Products & Techniques
Here are products and/or cooling techniques I use, have tried in the past, or have heard about but not yet tried (in no particular order): - Certain Dri antiperspirant: I prefer the solid over the liquid because it doesn't make me itch upon application, although I use...
Reflections on Botox
The effects of Botox can typically last 7-9 months, but I’ve heard it takes longer to build up to that amount of relief (ie, one must have multiple treatments for it to last that long). After my first Botox treatment in April, the effects lasted a short 3 weeks. But...
The Dark Knight
All Is Calm Tonight started out as a typical Friday night. I was hanging out in the family room catching up on So You Think You Can Dance episodes when I noticed a slight movement near the ceiling fan in the dining room. I didn't think much of it, figuring it was the...
Say What You Need to Say
Today my stepdad had a procedure performed to correct the atrial fibrillation in his heart. Before I say anything else, I will end the suspense and tell you that the procedure was successful and he is now home and resting. So as I’ve worried about him all week, I’ve...
A Visit to the Dermatologist
Today I had a full body skin exam to check for signs of skin cancer and to have any potential problem areas biopsied. This is the first time I’ve had such an exam, and I’m glad I did it. I had never been to this particular dermatologist before, so I was already...
Outdoor Sweating Adventures in the Dead of Summer
Last week I went to the India.Arie concert. Let me tell you, it rocked my socks off. I didn’t care when or where the concert was. For India.Arie, I am willing to sweat buckets anytime, anywhere. So, of course, I took careful consideration of what to wear so that I...
Here’s What Happens When I Don’t Have the AC on in the Car
And this is what life is like first thing in the morning when I arrive at work. A hot mess until I can adapt to the environment. Copyright © 2011 My Life as a Puddle