Re: Antihistamines-vascular constrictors?

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In a message dated 1/12/99 3:25:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,

gardndmg@... writes:

<< he blood vessels in the toes, fingers, nose, ears, etc. constrict when

exposed to cold - sometimes even being painful. I have provided a link

that shows some meds that worsen Raynaud's because of the constricting

effects - phenylpropanolamine (Allerest, Contact, Naldecon, Dimetapp)

and pseudoephedrine (Actified, Chlor-Trimeton).

>>

My hands and feet get so cold they actually look black...and yes it is

painful......and I always have to take stuff to dry up my sinuses!!!!!! HELP!

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/12/99 3:25:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,

gardndmg@... writes:

<< he blood vessels in the toes, fingers, nose, ears, etc. constrict when

exposed to cold - sometimes even being painful. I have provided a link

that shows some meds that worsen Raynaud's because of the constricting

effects - phenylpropanolamine (Allerest, Contact, Naldecon, Dimetapp)

and pseudoephedrine (Actified, Chlor-Trimeton).

>>

My hands and feet get so cold they actually look black...and yes it is

painful......and I always have to take stuff to dry up my sinuses!!!!!! HELP!

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In a message dated 1/12/99 3:25:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,

gardndmg@... writes:

<< This would lead one to believe that maybe the antihistamines may also

have a constricting effect on the blood vessels? >>

I would think so. It sort of backs up the article I read in the newpaper

about antihistamines helping to control flushing with certain cancers. So

maybe it's not just that it helps allergies, for those of us with them, but

directly works on the actual vascular reflex that causes flushing? Did I get

that right? I sure hope there is more research soon on rosacea and

antihistamines. I would love to see if it all will hold up in a study as

well as it holds up word of mouth. Thanks for the posting the links and the

information. I learned from it.

Esther

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Hi all,

Regarding questions about zinc products:

I have no experience with any other zinc oxides, but destitin is still working great for me. It has greatly reduced the redness on my cheeks and virtually eliminated the bumps. It it a little hard to remove, but this is how I do it. I wash with Cetaphil as usual, and then use a soft towel and wipe very gently downward to remove the zinc residue. On spots where it remains, I then wipe very gently up, and if that fails, to the side. I know we're not supposed to wipe or rub, but I have not found this to be a problem at all as long as I am gentle.

Donna: I've been told that I probably have Raynauds syndrome also... and I have tiny little pinpoint blood vessel spots all over my body...

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

Regarding questions about zinc products:

I have no experience with any other zinc oxides, but destitin is still working great for me. It has greatly reduced the redness on my cheeks and virtually eliminated the bumps. It it a little hard to remove, but this is how I do it. I wash with Cetaphil as usual, and then use a soft towel and wipe very gently downward to remove the zinc residue. On spots where it remains, I then wipe very gently up, and if that fails, to the side. I know we're not supposed to wipe or rub, but I have not found this to be a problem at all as long as I am gentle.

Donna: I've been told that I probably have Raynauds syndrome also... and I have tiny little pinpoint blood vessel spots all over my body...