United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

When I work out, I notice my injured arm sweats a whole lot more than my other arm. It will be dripping when my other arm is barely sweating. During a cycle class once, I even had someon ask if I had poured water on that arm. I just think it's kind of funny. Anyone else notice major sweat with their affected arm?

-Staci 25, SLC
ROBPI

Staci, I am TBPI but my injured arm sweats a TON more than my good side! It is REALLY GROSS~ I did this past summer get boton injections in my arm pit and my palm. It was GREAT! I did not enjoy getting the shots but it was worth it in the end. In the winter I Do not mind but in the summer, liughter colored shirts, tanks, I will sweat to my waist! I am going to do it again this coming summer... it lasts about 3 months!!

COurt
25 RTBPI

My son who is SEVEN wears deoderant under his affected arm only (FOR NOW OF COURSE) because even though he has awesome use and range of motion under that arm it STINKS bad!!!!! It has been this way since he was 3 or 4. Gayle mom of Brandon 7 ROBPI

Wow, am I glad to hear that this is a normal issue for BPI persons! I have noticed that my injured arm requires a more frequent dose of deodorant than my other arm. I had always attributed it to the fact that I have almost no range of motion in my shoulder, which allows very little air to get there, but now I know that I'm just part of the crowd!

Shelly

I am new to this network, it is good to know that I am not alone. your experience with the sweaty arm is just like mine.

My husband arm is just like that and he takes out his shirt many times a day to get some air in his armpit area, as it gets real sweaty!!
But does anyone knows any solution??
Thanks,
shafali.

I don't have the SAME problem, but I have a similar problem. I am LOBPI. I developed overuse problems in my right arm -- bursitis and arthritis in my shoulder. As a result of this, it's too painful to sleep on my right side. I cannot sleep on my back or stomach, so I sleep on my left side. My left arm does not staighten at the elbow. I sweat in my sleep at this elbow, which then develops an itchy rash. Does anyone else have this problem? Short of frequent washing and powdering, does anyone have any solutions?

Thanks,
Joanie