Post Covid sweating: Is this common for others too?

Hello!Since 2021, I've been sweating profusely as soon as it gets a little hot.Before COVID-19 i have never sweat.Has anyone found a solution to this problem because i'm getting crazy of this situation?

I mentioned above I see a dermatologist. They’re the specialty that treats hyperhidrosis. The options depend on where you sweat the most. There are medications, but they’re basically anticholinergics so they have a ton of side effects and long-term risks, though there are some new topicals that may be approved soon with less risk.

For me, sweating from my face and underarms are the worst. I tried OTC prescription-strength anti-perspirants, the really strong ones, but it causes skin irritation. There are prescription versions too. There aren’t as many options for face/scalp.

Botox works the best for me. It temporarily paralyzes the nerves that cause the sweating. It’s really effective for my underarms but not as great for my face because my doctor has to inject my scalp because to get too close to my face would be considered cosmetic which would not be covered by my insurance.

If you’re able, it may be worth consulting a dermatologist to go over options.

If you found a solution please tell me.My big problem is face and scalp.

My first bout with CoVid happened in 2020, a mild case which was followed by a moderately severe case (Ormicon, I think) immediately followed by covid induced Pneumonia in late 2022 - early 2023.. I've been struggling ever since then with long CoVid recovery including most everything you have mentioned with the exception of taste changes. I was an active, retired 75 year old into car restoration and landscaping of my hilly 1 acre property with 4 bed house. That's all in limbo now. Luckily, kids are gone and its just my wife and I at this point, because I have still not yet fully recovered from the fatigue and associated MALAISE along with muscle pain and weakness (pain on exertion and weakness in general, especially in the legs), sensitivity to light and noise and temperature variation along with most of the other Long CoVid symptoms .
I've taken all the usual steps including various GP docs (clueless) and outside of the box naturopath docs, (moderately helpful). Tried diet changes including Gluten free, high protein and max supplementation, etc. (not effective). I can say that I am finally very slowly coming out of it, but temp variations and bright light just drives me nuts daily. If its too warm (hot isn't necessary) I am hit by the heat and sweat... If its too cool (cold isn't necessary) I have chills and am freezing... This all occurs in about a 15 degree temp range. Bright summer sunlight HURTS my eyes now. The fatigue is awful and I often crash in the early afternoon after which I REQUIRE a 2 hour nap in order to continue for the rest of the day. It's still a huge challenge to make it up the stairs, but at least now I am able to do them normally and not one step at a time like a year ago. After the exertion my muscles seriously hurt, and it's a different kind of muscle pain than I have ever had before, which makes it VERY difficult to get enthusiastic about ANY kind of physical activity... And if I force it, I pay the price with muscle pains for days.... The maliase kills my desire to socialize so you put it all together and it's a real long term bummer.
I can tell you this from my experience... Go find a doc who will TEST to get DATA to make decisions with. A full range of blood tests from a naturopath who will do ALL the vitamin, mineral, etc blood tests and then supplement to get them within range. CoQ10, magnesium, Vit B12 ( I am now doing self injection in order to get levels back up). Vit B, iron (ferritin levels were low), helped me, but it might be different for you, that's why you need to get tested to get current DATA. I also did adrenal tests (normal) , heavy metals (normal) fungal screen (normal). The best post CoVid therapy for me long term has been SLEEP and....
Luckily I found this forum on Mayo and read about the Nicotine Patch treatment. I can say that this has noticeably helped me with my long CoVid symptoms including fatigue and weakness. I use the 7mg patch daily for a week on and then nothing for a week off, rinse/repeat. When I am using it, my energy levels can get back to near normal and eliminate my napping issues, the muscle pains from exertion are moderately reduced, fatigue is lessened and my cognitive issues are improved. You can read about it in the covid support group. In my case I think the nicotine patch, vitamin B12 shots, CoQ10, iron and fish oil supplementation have been the ONLY treatments that make a difference, along with LOTS of sleep and time. I am finally very slowly coming around. With luck I'll get back to near normal again..
I wish you the best of luck dealing with this awful condition that almost NOBODY seems to understand and even fewer have sympathy about.

cathyhadley4, I hope this encourages you. I had COVID in 2022 & 2023. Exhaustion was debilitating.....Sweating as well. I was diagnosed with LONG COVID July of 2023, before having it a 2nd time. Is there a Long COVID clinic near you where you can get a diagnosis?

My routine consisted of doing a little something......resting.....doing a little something....resting...walk to the mailbox (if I could!)....resting....load the dishwasher...resting...I took several naps a day.

I am finally doing better with the fatigue...it's not gone....but better. The sweating is also better. Wear cool clothing at night when you sleep. Take tepid showers or baths. Stay out of the heat as much as possible.

I believe COVID can ramp up everything in some of us....some folks sail right through it with no after affects....others don't.

Praying for you and I empathize. It takes time to get better. I found the one person I had to be most patient with was myself. I am still on a lot of vitamins for Long COVID.

Utmost prayers for you to get better my friend.

Thank you for your encouraging words! I feel that I may be getting better with a lot of supplements and cleaning up my diet, but I have had some days that are good, and then back to all the symptoms again for a week, so it is confusing. I'm not out of hope though. Thanks!

I just want to say that I am currently relieved of the breathlessness, most of the fatigue, and the perspiring has cut down some. My hands still tremble and the night jolts continue, and the smell in my nose comes and goes. Sometimes I don't have it for days and then it comes back--its not so bad. Is it because of passing time, the regimen of supplements (herbs) I am on? It's amazing because there are only two per round. Each round is three weeks and I am into my second round. I have an appointment next week with the provider and look forward to the results of the "not so ordinary" bloodwork up.

Post Covid sweating is every common especially after the Omicron variant, I also have palpitations and tremors to deal with. The sweating has subsided reasonably on its own but I sure wish that the palpitations would stop, it causes so much anxiety which doesn’t make it easier.