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Welcome! Excessive sweating (called hyperhidrosis) is actually a well-known non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease. It happens because Parkinson's affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls body temperature regulation. So you are definitely not alone in experiencing this!

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Welcome! Excessive sweating (called hyperhidrosis) is actually a well-known non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease. It happens because Parkinson's affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls body temperature regulation. So you are definitely not alone in experiencing this!

Many MyParkinsonsTeam members deal with this and have found some helpful strategies. Here are some practical tips that tend to help:

- Layer your clothing — wearing thinner layers lets you easily add or remove them as your body temperature shifts
- Choose natural fabrics — cotton and wool help regulate temperature better than synthetic materials
- Stay hydrated — drinking enough water helps your body manage temperature more effectively
- Keep a small fan nearby — especially useful at night or during rest periods
- Talk to your neurologist — there are medications that can help manage excessive sweating, so it's worth bringing up at your next appointment

It's also worth keeping a simple log of when the sweating tends to happen — whether it's linked to your medication timing, activity, or stress. This can give your doctor really useful information.

You're not alone in navigating this — it's one of those symptoms that doesn't get talked about enough but affects many people with Parkinson's!

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