Rexus Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hey guys. I've been told to take this to aid me in my hyperhidrosis. I went to a doctor and he prescribed me neurotonin which contains something called gabapentin. I'm not sure if it's the same GABA I looked up on the internet that comes in pills and powder form like some sort of supplement (vitamin packaging and whatnot). Can someone aid me on this? And what would be better, powder or pill form if I want to order some online? Much thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hey guys. I've been told to take this to aid me in my hyperhidrosis. I went to a doctor and he prescribed me neurotonin which contains something called gabapentin. I'm not sure if it's the same GABA I looked up on the internet that comes in pills and powder form like some sort of supplement (vitamin packaging and whatnot). Can someone aid me on this? And what would be better, powder or pill form if I want to order some online? Much thanks. Just follow the course your doctor has prescribed before ordering anything extra...out of interest, and obviously you don't need to answer, but do you suffer from any other symptoms such as anxiety, that causes your hyperhidrosis, or is this purely a physiological problem ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nootropolis Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I often have excessively sweaty hands and armpits (sometimes feet) where, when in a natural temp. environment, I can easily produce beads of sweat in these areas. Do you feel GABA would help OP, or do you have any other useful info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 "I'm not sure if it's the same GABA I looked up on the internet that comes in pills and powder form like some sort of supplement (vitamin packaging and whatnot). " No. It's a different chemical altogether. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabapentin rather than http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GABA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexus Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 adenocarcinoma... :'( gulp! I need to stay off neurontin then. Thanks for the linkage. Just follow the course your doctor has prescribed before ordering anything extra...out of interest, and obviously you don't need to answer, but do you suffer from any other symptoms such as anxiety, that causes your hyperhidrosis, or is this purely a physiological problem ? I think my hyperhidrosis causes me to be 24/7 anxious, and then the anxiety stresses on the hh even more, so it's proly an endless cycle of anxiety and sweat. I should look into getting gaba instead of gabapentin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 You should look into following your doctor's advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexus Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 mm, the doctor told me it's ok to take it, but on wiki it says it caused adenocarcinoma in rats. Well, I know it's rats, but it kinda gives me the creeps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 mm, the doctor told me it's ok to take it, but on wiki it says it caused adenocarcinoma in rats. Well, I know it's rats, but it kinda gives me the creeps... Well, if you avoided every chemical that could 'possibly' cause cancer, you probably wouldn't leave your house, also take your doctors advice over anything you read on the internet, however credible it may be. The trouble with doing that, is you can display minor symptons that probably mean jack, and correlate them with something life threatening. I wonder how many patients do book appointments after reading something off the internet...I know this probably doesn't apply to you, so please don't think I'm having a go, but it's probably a point worth noting for anyone who looks for advice off the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexus Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 Well, the internet is a rich source, but it can be pretty confusing. So yeah, I get you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexus Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 GABA is an effective way to increase growth hormone levels and AST makes a high-quality product. Can anyone tell me if this means it induces bodily hair growth, since I really wouldn't like that (who would rly)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochanike Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hey guys. Just wanted to let you know that I HAD hyperhidrosis. I had the armpit issue. I just had what is called thoracoscopic sympathectomy yesterday. It was minor surgery and now it is just one day later and I have not sweated at all under my armpits. This type of surgery works also for the sweating problem with the hands. Just wanted to let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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