Gamom3 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 My son does not sweat..he turns red. He was thinking about playing soccer and has been practicing with the team. He is not thrilled about it but wants to play sports. I am concerned with him playing especially in this heat wave that we are having. They practice 7am-9am--still hot. He takes water with him to practice but just sips on it because his he has a sensitive stomach--which at certain times he will become nausea and have stomach cramps, but it passes--I also do this, not sure what it is. Today he helped a neighbor in their yard. He worked from 8:15 to 11:30. He was so red when he came home. He did take something to drink. WWYD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Not my kids, but my mom is like this. She doesn't sweat at all and just gets hotter and hotter. Her blood pressure will eventually go through the roof. I'd make sure he has a physical and clearance from his doctor before putting him into sports. I'd also make sure the doctor explained to him his need for WATER during those times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Does his face always turn red when he exercises. Mine has done that forever. Gym class was embarrassing. I still sweat though. I don't know about the not sweating part, that would concern me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamom3 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 yes any time he gets hot he turns red. No sweating at all..not even a glisten. We are going to the Dr. today. I am planning on talking with them about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 My son does not sweat..he turns red. He was thinking about playing soccer and has been practicing with the team. He is not thrilled about it but wants to play sports. I am concerned with him playing especially in this heat wave that we are having. They practice 7am-9am--still hot. He takes water with him to practice but just sips on it because his he has a sensitive stomach--which at certain times he will become nausea and have stomach cramps, but it passes--I also do this, not sure what it is. Today he helped a neighbor in their yard. He worked from 8:15 to 11:30. He was so red when he came home. He did take something to drink. WWYD? Are you saying he doesn't come in with a sweaty head after a hard day of play? If he is literally not sweating I would be concerned. Absolutely. If he is sweating and getting red, I wouldn't be concerned. It's natural to turn red with exercise because blood rushes to the skin's surface to release excess heat energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I had a friend like that in high school. When we would have gym class outdoors, she would turn very red, but would never break any kind of sweat. I remember she got sick when we had our mile run. I'm sorry I'm not any help on your question, but your post just reminded me of her. She's the only person I've ever met that didn't sweat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I would be concerned. Sweating is our bodies way of cooling itself. Let us know what the Dr. says :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janelless Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I don't sweat...I turn red, get dizzy, pass out. My mother does not sweat. What a thing to inherit. Couldn't it have been something else?? When in the marching band in high school, they had to have a parent or another student walk close to me, carry extra water. During this heat wave we've had, I have a fan that mists water and also runs while misting, I carry water, and salty chips. That's the only way I can maybe kinda get by IF I have to go out, so I look a little odd at Farmers Markets, but you do what you gotta do. Luckily my dd sweats, so that strange thing isn't inherited. I turn into a hermit come middle of summer, till fall weather hits then I joyfully exit the house and stay outside as much as possible. I hate not sweating, but am used to it by now. Janelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamom3 Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 I spoke with the Dr. (it was a new Dr and we did not like him!) He told us that there was NO way that ds could have gotten through his toddler years without sweating. He asked me in ds's 15 yrs had I never seen him sweat. It old him that I had not kept a record. We couldn't afford for him to play sports when he was younger, but when he was 9 he played fall baseball. He didn't really do much, since he did not have any experience. He currently kayaks in the spring and fall, so he will stay cool. So the Dr. says to watch him and make sure he stays hydrated and if at any point he feels dizzy to make sure to stop and cool off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I am the same way and I exercise often and heavily so it is a real tire to try and keep myself well hydrated and cool. I started using these cooling collars, not the calming ones. http://www.calmingcollars.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooooom Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 it was a physical ailment - I don't remember what. But she was heavily into track. She had to have a bucket of water poured over her to cool her off after a race. It did work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I don't sweat...I turn red, get dizzy, pass out. My mother does not sweat. What a thing to inherit. Couldn't it have been something else?? When in the marching band in high school, they had to have a parent or another student walk close to me, carry extra water. Janelle This is me exactly, even down to the marching band experience!! I do sweat a little more now that I am approaching 50, but mostly......no. When I play tennis I need to be sure and drink a lot of water, but what works the best is to pour it over my head. Oh, and since I live in Phoenix during the winter, I play tennis, hike, bike ride, etc. here from Oct - early June. If I'm in Phx during the summer I don't play (or do anything outside except swim), but normally I spend my summers in a cooler climate where I can walk/tennis/sail/kayak - and stay relatively cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest night Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hi, I know it has been a while since you have posted this conditions envolving your children but I was wondering if you had any other information. My son is ten. He has the same issues. He does sweat but barely, The only place I have ever seen him get sweat droplets is right above his top lip. In the summers we can not do anything with him outside unless it involves swimming. On a 65 degree day he will turn bright red, and if preventative steps aren't taken he will get dizzy, weak, and vomit. This has really become a problem because the school he attends does not have air. He is constantly having to go to the air conditioned office or sit outside during class time. When it affects his learning something needs to be done. I am trying to get him on the 504 plan at school to get him air in the classroom. I have learned about a condition called Anhidrosis (also called hypohidrosis). We go to a genetic doctor soon but I was wondering if you had any other information regaurding this situation or even advice on what you have done to help your children deal with this condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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momacacia Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I'm wondering of an electrolyte drink might help as well--not just water, to hydrate. May help some with the dizziness and nausea by keeping minerals balanced in the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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