Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 , I have rosacea too...it appeared at the same time as my hyper hot flashes. Do you use metrogel for it? I never had acne as a teen, but got it during my 30's for the first time in my life. Mine is especially bad right after a shower...and my water is room temp. At first I thought I was allergic to water! Doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 Hi - Me! Me! Me! I'm the acne queen. It's cleared up quite a bit since I've been on more thyroid hormone but I still have problems. I never broke out when I was hyper either. It started several years after RAI. The endo blames it on the PCOS which it could be. The Glucophage I'm taking is supposed to take care of it but it hasn't. So I'm not sure what it is. Every time I fiddle with my thyroid hormone at all though, my skin is affected. Take care, > Question for all you wise thyroid folks. . . . > > In February, I had my one and only facial to date; the woman told me that I had a little roxaceae. At the time, I was a little hypo. > > Now, three months into treatment for that and with bloodwork all solidly normal except a slightly low TSH (I feel a little tiny hyper, not much, just not quite normal but pretty darn good), I have acne and it looks like, rosaceae. My cheeks and nose get slightly flushed looking -- worse, however, are the dozens of tiny pimples along my jawline and cheeks. I'm thinking this MIGHT be thyroid related, or hormone related at least, since my cheeks ITCH sometimes, and I have had light rashes off and on over the past month that itch as well. > > Whine, whine whine. I have never had skin problems, except for horrible hives while reall yhyper. Add this to my lost hair, I'm feeling a little discouraged, like so what if my eyes look better--there's no surgery or quick fix for anything else. > > I know that rocaseae can develop in middle age. Guess I'm there or close to it, at 38. Has anyone else had acne or rocaceae in the course of their thyroid woes? > > Thanks B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 Dear , My best friend has rosacea. It is not going to go away by itself, if that is what you have. I have posted on this subject before. The following link will take you to the national rosacea society. Please go there and study up to see if you might have it. My friend had it for years and her doctor didn't diagnose it even when she repeatedly brought it to her attention. Please see a dermatologist. This is one you don't want to wait on as the nose will just get bigger and bigger and redder and redder. I have another friend with it who tried herbal treatments and boy is she sorry now!!! Her nose is so big she thinks it hurts her in her business because, she says, she looks like she drinks heavily. http://rosacea.org/ Best wishes, > Question for all you wise thyroid folks. . . . > > In February, I had my one and only facial to date; the woman told me that I had a little roxaceae. At the time, I was a little hypo. > > Now, three months into treatment for that and with bloodwork all solidly normal except a slightly low TSH (I feel a little tiny hyper, not much, just not quite normal but pretty darn good), I have acne and it looks like, rosaceae. My cheeks and nose get slightly flushed looking -- worse, however, are the dozens of tiny pimples along my jawline and cheeks. I'm thinking this MIGHT be thyroid related, or hormone related at least, since my cheeks ITCH sometimes, and I have had light rashes off and on over the past month that itch as well. > > Whine, whine whine. I have never had skin problems, except for horrible hives while reall yhyper. Add this to my lost hair, I'm feeling a little discouraged, like so what if my eyes look better-- there's no surgery or quick fix for anything else. > > I know that rocaseae can develop in middle age. Guess I'm there or close to it, at 38. Has anyone else had acne or rocaceae in the course of their thyroid woes? > > Thanks B > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 Doris, I think mine is linked to being either hypo and/or hyper -- right now I'm a little on the hyper side, and if I look back, I had this sort of rash like acne when my Graves was active. I haven't taken anything yet -- I actually don't have an official diagnosis -- , yes, I have an appointment with a dermatologist in ten days. In the meantime, my regular M.D. prescribed nystatin for me because he thinks I have a systemic yeast problem after all my antibiotics-- I have terrible athlete's food and stomach problems. From the litte I've rread about rocacea, I'm hoping that the diet I have to go on will help clear things up a bit at the out set. Believe me, I won't mess around with this. I'd rather keep my thin nose B thanks for the link ! Re: Acne/rosaceae > , I have rosacea too...it appeared at the same time as my hyper hot > flashes. Do you use metrogel for it? I never had acne as a teen, but got it > during my 30's for the first time in my life. Mine is especially bad right > after a shower...and my water is room temp. At first I thought I was > allergic to water! > > Doris > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2001 Report Share Posted July 7, 2001 B, you mentioned that you have athlete's foot too....I've got what my GP calls athletes foot but it's not between my toes where most people get it. It's on the bottom and sides of my feet. It peels constantly. I stupidly took 4 months of oral Lamisil to get rid of it and it didn't touch it. (my poor liver) The feet peeling also happened at the same time of the rosacea and hot flashes. Just wondering if yours is a " peeling " like mine is....I find it *very* aggravating. (When I walk on carpet it feels like my feet are going to velcro themselves to the floor) I've only " met " one other person that complained of athletes foot along with all of the other oddities of thyroid probs, so I'm not sure its related, but the timing sure is suspicious. (I've also had IBS like problems) Thanks, Doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2001 Report Share Posted July 7, 2001 Hi! I have problems with my feet and hands. Little bubbles like blisters that then dry up and peel of. My feet are very dry. I have never had much of a problem with dry skin until last year bout with Graves Disease. Another problem my family doctor and the Endo does not know what it is caused by. This year the eruptions are not so great but I find they come on when I am into my hot flash stages which come and go. Susie >From: k9mom1@... >Reply-To: graves_support >To: graves_support >Subject: Re: Acne/rosaceae >Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2001 09:23:21 EDT > > B, you mentioned that you have athlete's foot too....I've got what my >GP >calls athletes foot but it's not between my toes where most people get it. >It's on the bottom and sides of my feet. It peels constantly. I stupidly >took 4 months of oral Lamisil to get rid of it and it didn't touch it. (my >poor liver) The feet peeling also happened at the same time of the rosacea >and hot flashes. > >Just wondering if yours is a " peeling " like mine is....I find it *very* >aggravating. (When I walk on carpet it feels like my feet are going to >velcro themselves to the floor) I've only " met " one other person that >complained of athletes foot along with all of the other oddities of thyroid >probs, so I'm not sure its related, but the timing sure is suspicious. >(I've >also had IBS like problems) > >Thanks, >Doris > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2001 Report Share Posted July 7, 2001 Hi Doris: It's really odd to hear talk about feet problems, because I have the same thing going on. My feet will bubble up with little water blisters, although they don't hurt, then peel like crazy. I have it on my toes, heel, sides and even arch of my feet. One foot is worse than the other, but I understand what you're saying about walking on carpet. My socks get holes in the heel from where they catch on the rough, dry skin. My doctor also said it was athletes foot and put me on a cream, ketoconozole. I've been using it for about a month. It seems to get better for a while, then will break out all over again. I hate this because I feel self-conscious about wearing sandals now. I see my endo this month and was going to ask her about it too. Beverly Re: Acne/rosaceae B, you mentioned that you have athlete's foot too....I've got what my GP calls athletes foot but it's not between my toes where most people get it. It's on the bottom and sides of my feet. It peels constantly. I stupidly took 4 months of oral Lamisil to get rid of it and it didn't touch it. (my poor liver) The feet peeling also happened at the same time of the rosacea and hot flashes. Just wondering if yours is a " peeling " like mine is....I find it *very* aggravating. (When I walk on carpet it feels like my feet are going to velcro themselves to the floor) I've only " met " one other person that complained of athletes foot along with all of the other oddities of thyroid probs, so I'm not sure its related, but the timing sure is suspicious. (I've also had IBS like problems) Thanks, Doris [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------- The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace expert medical care. Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. ---------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2001 Report Share Posted July 7, 2001 Hi Everyone, Include me in on the feet blisters between the toes, around the bottom edge, and bottom of the foot. Itch and peel it is horrible. Been using tea tree oil to soak feet in, with summer it seems to be worse but I don't spend the time soaking feet at night. Using tea tree oil ointment also. > From: k9mom1@... > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2001 12:23:28 EDT > To: graves_support > Subject: Re: Acne/rosaceae > > Hey sounds like we might be on to something with the athlete's foot/peeling > issue maybe?? I've had it for 5 years and am sick to death of it. BTW, mine > peels on the arches too. > > My hands are fine, it's just my feet. But a few years ago I had tiny little > blisters on my fingertips that sound like what you describe. Haven't had > trouble with that since. > > Doris > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2001 Report Share Posted July 7, 2001 Hi Bev, If I use it everyday it helps, but then I go through a period I am too busy and then it gets bad again. I think that if I could stick to for a while it would work. Natural remedies sometimes take longer. My mother used clove oil. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2001 Report Share Posted July 7, 2001 , My best friend is also in a medical profession and yet didn't know. Her doctor, also claiming to be a medical professional, didn't know. So maybe just speak to her the way you wish someone would speak to you if they knew something that might help releive your suffering. I think looking over the web site helped me know what to say to the friend who was using herbs. (rosacea.org) > Oh - > > For me, rosacea isn't a problem (my acne has been seen by everyone and they > can't figure out what it is-plus it doesn't have a pattern). But I also > have a dear friend who has the rosacea pattern. I've known her for 9 years > and her nose is getting bigger and redder (plus she has the acne pattern and > flushing). I haven't thought about it til now because she's in the medical > field so I'd think she'd know something like that. But maybe not. I don't > know what to say to her. > > Take care, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2001 Report Share Posted July 7, 2001 If your endo is anything like mine, he'll ignore or downplay all the ancillary effects of this disease. When I had itchy blotches all over my hips and trunk, he shrugged. When I got a rare gum disease ('benign mucus membrane pemphigus') he yawned. Heck, he even yawns at my complaints that I feel hypo and dragged out and sleepy...if it's not in his " numbers " , it's not his concern! Terry > > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2001 12:8:8 -0500 > To: graves_support > Subject: Re: Acne/rosaceae > > Like I said, I'm going to ask my endo about it > this month when I see her. My feet have been the only trouble > spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2001 Report Share Posted July 8, 2001 The tea tree oil always helps my feet (usually gets rid of the athlete's foot completely for a while) but I find it too strong for acne on the face, even diluted. B Re: Acne/rosaceae > > Hey sounds like we > might be on to something with the athlete's foot/peeling > issue > maybe?? I've had it for 5 years and am sick to death of it. BTW, > mine > peels on the arches too. > > My hands are fine, it's > just my feet. But a few years ago I had tiny little > blisters on my > fingertips that sound like what you describe. Haven't had > trouble > with that since. > > Doris > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2001 Report Share Posted July 8, 2001 Hey guys I'm just catching up on all the posts I missed. Please check out my other post about my experience in *non* athelete foot and my foot ordeal. Eunice Re: Acne/rosaceae B, you mentioned that you have athlete's foot too....I've got what my GP calls athletes foot but it's not between my toes where most people get it. It's on the bottom and sides of my feet. It peels constantly. I stupidly took 4 months of oral Lamisil to get rid of it and it didn't touch it. (my poor liver) The feet peeling also happened at the same time of the rosacea and hot flashes. Just wondering if yours is a " peeling " like mine is....I find it *very* aggravating. (When I walk on carpet it feels like my feet are going to velcro themselves to the floor) I've only " met " one other person that complained of athletes foot along with all of the other oddities of thyroid probs, so I'm not sure its related, but the timing sure is suspicious. (I've also had IBS like problems) Thanks, Doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2001 Report Share Posted July 9, 2001 , I completely understand your reluctance. About 30 years ago I worked in a shoe store that sold orthopedic shoes for kids as well as regular shoes. One little kid had the flattest feet, no arches at all. I mentioned this to the parent who took the kid to the doctor and was told to forget about it. That parent was upset at me because it cost her to have the feet looked at. I am not as worried about making a mistake like that as I used to be. Now I am more concerned with being of service. I didn't want my friend with rosaca to keep suffering needlessly. So I took my chances and said what I knew. I did start off with, " It's none of my business except that I care about you and I hope you don't mind me mentioning this but I think you have rosacea. " She said she knew it already, but she thought it was sweet that I would try to help her out with it, which of course was clearly my intention. Good luck with this one. > Hi - > > Thanks! I'll check it out. > > I haven't had much luck telling people things unsolicited (my friend doesn't > complain about it at all). I once made the mistake of telling another > friend that I thought she could be hypothyroid and should get it checked > out. She was always complaining about being exhausted (which is what I > should have kept it at). When she asked me why I thought that that she > might be hypothyroid, not only did I bring up the exhaustion, but I also > told her that her hair type (she had cracked off, thinning, frizzy hair-like > mine) was also a symptom (she had others too). Well, she had never > complained about her hair and, apparently, I had insulted her without > meaning to (Oops!). So now I'm a little gun-shy about telling my friends > that there might be something wrong with them when they haven't asked my > opinion. > > Maybe I'll foist it off on Tom. He's also good friends with the lady that > might have rosacea and, in my experience, men can get away with saying > things like that easier than women can. > > Take care, > > > > > > , > > My best friend is also in a medical profession and yet didn't > > know. Her doctor, also claiming to be a medical professional, didn't > > know. So maybe just speak to her the way you wish someone would speak > > to you if they knew something that might help releive your suffering. > > I think looking over the web site helped me know what to say to the > > friend who was using herbs. (rosacea.org) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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