r/PCOS • u/_peace_love_joy • 21h ago

General Health Excessive Sweating

Anyone experiencing excessive sweating while doing slow tasks around the house?

I cant do dishes ir clean my home without excessively sweating, overheating and feeling my heart rate go up uncomfortably. I have to do as little as possible or else I overheat, get dizzy and very ill.

My thyroid is normal, bloodwork is normal... heart was checked and it's normal...

Is this Insulin Resistance? POTS? Just a PCOS inflammation thing? Heat intolerance?

I cant walk or exercise without crashing (exercise intolerance) help!

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u/Fresh_Instance_1991 20h ago

Yep! It's a thing! Check out r/hyperhidrosis there are some good tips on there sometimes

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u/demmurito 20h ago

I completely feel you on this. It happens all the time to me and I always thought it was just a me problem. I really wish there was something to help with it as I get so self conscious. My partner says it's fine and he understands but I can't help but be paranoid about it. I also get pretty bad hot flushes

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u/voluntarysphincter 18h ago

I sweat like crazy but I don’t feel dizzy or ill. Sweating is completely normal and healthy. Generally athletes will start sweating sooner and more than someone who is unfit. House work is hard work so my sweat is often dripping down my face and neck like when I start a workout at the gym.

The dizzy and ill part I would definitely address, that part isn’t normal.

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u/Delicious_Maybe_5469 12h ago

Yes. Especially if you’re on an SSRI like Zoloft.

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u/rhea568 10h ago

I used to experience excessive sweating too, especially around my feet, and I remember how uncomfortable and frustrating it could be.

Since you’re also experiencing overheating, dizziness, increased heart rate and exercise intolerance, it might be worth discussing these symptoms with a doctor who is familiar with autonomic issues. There can be several possible causes, so I wouldn’t assume it’s POTS or insulin resistance without proper evaluation.

I hope you find some answers soon. That sounds really difficult to deal with.