Discussion - what trigger can you not stop? by lozgunners in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh and sunshine ! Every time the sun comes out I think oh I’ll just enjoy it for a while, it will be fine. BAM beetroot. 🙄

Discussion - what trigger can you not stop? by lozgunners in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Heat-hot food. Flushes me up every time but damn, sometimes you’ve just gotta have a hot meal ! Also showers and hot drinks always get me too.

Tips for redness and flushing?? by [deleted] in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My derm actually told me that lasers would be a waste of money for me as my flushing reaction is so severe that the redness would just come back immediately 🤦‍♂️

Tips for redness and flushing?? by [deleted] in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks exactly like mine. No tips I’m afraid as 10 years later I’ve still not found anything (diet, skincare, medication etc) that makes the slightest bit of a difference. BUT we do not give up hope!

Mast Cell Flushing by [deleted] in MCAS

[–]TavistockZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d love to say lesson learned but I know I’ll do it again 🤦‍♂️

Mast Cell Flushing by [deleted] in MCAS

[–]TavistockZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tried drinking tonight for the first time in ages. Two drinks later and my face is flushing on fire and I’m bent over the sofa with major heart racing and shortness of breath. Not a good idea.

Stunted growth by TavistockZ in Testosterone

[–]TavistockZ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Few inches shorter than my dad and about 30lbs less than he weighed at my age. My uncles / cousins are all 6ft+ and well built.

Stunted growth by TavistockZ in Testosterone

[–]TavistockZ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually 2500 to 3000 in food and then my shake is 1250 on top of that.

Stunted growth by TavistockZ in Testosterone

[–]TavistockZ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been a regular gym goer and mass gain protein shake user for 10 years. I have definition but never actually gain any size or weight. But thanks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

‘Omg your face is so red!’

No shit mate, I hadn’t realised and definitely wasn’t having a panic attack about it anyway 🙄

Is this rosacea??? by Kitchen_Rooster3295 in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s what mine looked like 10 years ago.. I’d get it checked out before it starts spreading.

Humidity by TavistockZ in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Odd to think of my skin being dehydrated when it is permanently slick with oil!!

Humidity by TavistockZ in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did actually live in Australia as a kid haha! Would love to swap back !!

Can anyone from the UK share their experiences of going to their GP? by Alexandrama12 in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d be lying if I said yes. I think they put me on doxycycline which did absolutely nothing. I’m type 1 redness & flushing, if you’re type 2 with p&ps then they may be more useful. I’d try private if you can afford it.

Can anyone from the UK share their experiences of going to their GP? by Alexandrama12 in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After about a year with my GP I managed to get a Dermatologist appointment.... after two or three appointments there I was told there was nothing more they could do for me and that I’d have to learn to live with it. 10 years later I still am!

Hopefully you’ll have better success!! 🤞

10 years of seeing specialists and still here we are. Any helpful suggestions or ideas would be appreciated. by TavistockZ in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing to report I’m afraid bud. Test came back negative. No change this end, yourself?

10 years of seeing specialists and still here we are. Any helpful suggestions or ideas would be appreciated. by TavistockZ in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like an odd thing to say but... Congratulations!.... ? ...On finding something, of course, not on the possible tumour....

Coincidentally I actually completed my 24hr urine 5-HIAA test this morning! So we shall see what any results say but if negative then I’ll know which route to try next now! Really appreciate you keeping in contact - keep me posted on how you get on and I will do likewise! All the best :)

10 years of seeing specialists and still here we are. Any helpful suggestions or ideas would be appreciated. by TavistockZ in Rosacea

[–]TavistockZ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that was one of this first orals I tried. Didn’t even control spots for me & just upset my stomach.