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I’m new here!

Hi, my name is MissK21. I'm here because I have fibromyalgia and raynaud's syndrome. I've recently been having flushing in my cheeks that lasts hour after walking into a warm room or having a hot meal. It's been suggested that it's rosacea. But I saw some pics of a fibromyalgia facial flare. Suggestions? Treatments?

#MightyTogether #Fibromyalgia

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Possible MS patient?

Hi, my name is Mandy I am 34, and a kindergarten teacher. I have been having crazy random symptoms or things happening to me for the last few years and nobody seems to be able to explain it. I've been overlooked based on my age many times. I got a pacemaker at 30 for SSS, hypothyroidism, alpha-gal syndrome, lyme disease, flushing (that derm determined is rosacea), blepharospams where my eyes won't open in the morning and as of yesterday I have been diagnosed with glaucoma and thinning of my RNFL. My optometrist wants me to have a doctor screen for MS as a possible cause for my varying symptoms. My last dr... wouldn't take me seriously and when some lab was 1 point in the green, would call it normal and dismiss me without helping me continue to find out what was going on. It has been very stressful and caused a lot of anxiety and doubt in myself. I just wondered what other peoples journeys have been and what kinds of symptoms you have. I wrote out two pages of random symptoms I've been having and feel kind of crazy. Any support, or insight is so appreciated.

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A new episode of The Mighty Podcast!? 🔎 Going More Than Skin Deep

For being the body’s largest organ, skin conditions sure do have a mixed reputation. (Insert joke here about them being flaky.) In this episode of The Mighty Podcast, host Ashley (hey that's me!) gets under the skin (well, metaphorically) of guests @camararollin, @chronicallymeh, @skyeg, and Katia to talk about their respective skin conditions.

While they do discuss the physical symptoms of their diagnoses — #Eczema , #Rosacea , #Acne , and #KeratosisPilaris — they also dive into how those conditions impact their mental health as well as their relationships with the skin they’re in.

Come for the validation, stay for Shruti and Katia’s incredibly detailed masterclass in skin care 101.

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New episodes of The Mighty Podcast coming to you monthly! What topic do you want us to dive into?

P.S. A transcript of the episode is available here: Going More Than Skin Deep

#ChronicIllness #skinconditions #Psoriasis

Going More Than Skin Deep

Our guests discuss the physical (and mental health) symptoms of skin conditions as well as their relationships with the skin they’re in.
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MCTD warrior - having it all, but not what you want.

It has been quite a few years where I haven’t felt myself.

Suppose, one day going to bed and feeling fine; you just had the best evening you could possibly have. The glow in your eyes that sparkle the room when you smile; the joy that flows inside of you - the feeling is explosive. So there you are, Planning your next day, what to wear, how to style your hair. Pretty Normal isn’t it? Now imagine waking up in the middle of the night with a high degree fever, aches and pains everywhere, your vision is doubled- bad enough you’re already blind (me) and then not being able to utilize your limbs; suddenly you feel paralyzed, stiff as a corpse and feeling pins and needles shooting from your fingers to your toes, back up your spine and onto your head; all over - needing help to get up and wondering what went wrong.

This was how it began – but what’s one more obstacle in my life..so, I brushed it off and went on with my day.

Let’s Visualize yourself going to start a meal, and suddenly your hands went numb and the hot pie of pizza is now sitting on ur hands, just right before it slithers off and onto the floor; you can’t even move out of reflex! What happened?! You just watched it all fall apart and you didn’t even feel the burn?!!

It’s now time To shower and your arms can’t even bathe your body. The pain is too much- your head is down feeling terrible and then you see the drain…covered in your hair! Not a few strands but enough to make mini dolls.

Can you see yourself driving and coming to a red light, and you can’t move your foot to hit the brakes so you use your left foot instead, because your entire right side just went. Imagine the panic seeing cars having the right of way and you’re wondering what the hell is going to happen to you if you don’t get this leg to move and stop the car; and so you quickly remember (thank god I didn’t forget) that there’s a second foot! Eureka!

How about starting a conversation and mid sentence you forget the entire topic - or you start to slur, stutter, or can’t pronounce a word. Your intelligence went out the window and you stared at it just fly away because you’re so lost for words, it’s brain fog. Imagine your eyes burning for no reason as a fever spikes and Your heart palpitates faster - and suddenly you feel like you’re having a heart attack. You can’t take a breath in, you can’t move, and the person next to you can’t help but watch. That was me.

Now each night is restless- I’ve become insomniac.

What would it do to you not being able to move your neck at normal quick speed, too stiff, or in extreme pain and you feel it hot and throbbing and have no idea what to do. Causing chronic migraines and dizzy spells. [For months I thought it was due to a car accident].
Imagine pretending for many years that you’re ok just to spend some quality time with friends and family - and yet they see you as anti social or weird…prepping for a huge gathering that you can’t partake in due to the pain and sickness of doing something you love to do, like cook. (Me).
How’s about not being able to eat a meal without being sick. I don’t mean gas and sorts of…I mean sick, suddenly the flu, you’re hot, feverish, clammy, nauseous, congested, sneezing, runny nose, to the point you’re pretty debilitated. Over eating food? Since when?!

Heck, imagine waking up to make your youngest child breakfast before taking him to school and you’re vomiting in silence so he doesn’t worry. After all, he’s here for the school year with his father and you- the last thing you want is to have this child report to is bio mom back home any such details that can make you seem incompetent to take care of a life - let alone your own.

I have been through too much to fall apart now and let anyone see it - that would never happen.
I triumphantly did as I said…. But then this nightmare became my reality and I was told to make it just that - my reality. But how when your support system isn’t supporting - too many folks and doctors made me feel this was in my head or saying there’s nothing wrong as if I’m seeking attention. Who would do that?! It was time to take care of myself and figure this all out.

Now, imagine when you go to regular doctors to get all of this checked out, and they ask where does it hurt— everywhere! But that wasn’t enough.

Is this my life now? What’s going on with me? I’m tired of hearing people telling me all I do is sleep and complain I’m in pain all because I couldn’t do anything- let alone walk. Here I’m thinking Ashton K. was going to jump out and prank me - but nope.

So, my PCP sent me to get blood work and yup, there was the answer: Ma’am you have a disease.

Um, huh?…he can’t explain because it’s not his field….so now you’re off to see a specialist/Rheumatologist- let’s assume you see this specialist and they send you for more blood work; now pretend for one minute this specialist never called you in for your results (thanks Dr. Alexander Torres/FL).

You call, leave several messages, finally get called in and he still doesn’t have your results—BUT you do, because you’re quick wit has you tracking all your health records on apps- so Quest, thanks!

Imagine the specialist telling you he isn’t going to take your $hi!$ because he’s the doctor and to get the hell out of his office - when you answered his question that came with lack of professionalism and a Hawaiian shirt and cowboy boots calling his assistant “mama” because that’s what he called her, when asking to check the report. What was it he said to me? You’re wondering, visualize your doctor walking in with such attire, sits down, speaks to his assistant with pet names and then turns around spreads his legs open like some stranger on the NYC subway, he clasps his hands and says with a giggle “so what’s your problem now Araceliz”

I’m Sorry, excuse me? What?! Am I now developing hearing issues! What did this man just say? So I giggled back and asked him what planet was he from that he felt comfortable to speak to me with such mannerism? How I’ve waited for 2 months to be seen by him -the very same doctor that requested the tests and yet never called me in for such results…At that point he didn’t like it and was very offensive (above). I then stormed out with, let’s say, not nice words.

Back to the drawing board - I kept feeling more and more sick as each day went by. My hunger to fix me was on max; then I I came upon Dr. Strukova/RA doc. She read my results and did more work to compare previous results…there it was, what I have been waiting for this whole time. An answer. A thing. A name.

I have what’s called - mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD/Systemic lupus erythematosus) (and others in the bucket I can’t name at this moment); which attacks me internally along with fibromyalgia, herniated discs in neck, scoliosis and arthritis in my back to name a few. Great, all these years the rash on my face from the heat wasn’t rosacea. The fatigue wasn’t heat poisoning. I started noticing that the sun wasn’t helping me. Heck, I couldn’t even tan like I use to.

I don’t want this life - I don’t wish this on anyone
One day I feel like Wonder Woman, the next day I’m Oscar the grouch.

What I’ve listed is just a small version of what I go through, I was also diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Oh! B4 I 4get I’m on a vegan/fish diet, too! So what was once a lean hefty curve, is now a thin noodle - welcome back 14 year old 129lbs me.

I dont normally report my personal matters. But I am hopeful that by me sharing this, together we can all raise awareness for a rare disease and by some chance, discover a remedy.
If there’s one bit of advice to share with the world, is to connect with someone before you correct . I have found that the best and sincere audience are those who can’t see me, sometimes those you love - well, are just those YOU love.
#MCTD

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I’m new here!

Hi, my name is andrea85_newyork. I'm here because I’ve been battling chronic fatigue for 3 years. I have recurring anemia, IBS, food allergies, insomnia, back pain and rosacea. I’m trying to find people who’d be willing to chat about what’s worked or hasn’t worked for them —- and general just speak to someone who understands what I’m going through :)

#MightyTogether

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What is this thing called "Hope"? #seekingknowledge

What is this thing called hope? Yes, this is a serious question. What frame of reference do you use to explain something to someone who has never know or seen hope? We liken the situation to finding a single Waldo in a swarm of people who all look slightly like Waldo. But none ARE Waldo.

We are, at this point, 47 days into our 2 new Antidepressants, 21 days into our Antipsychotic and no change other than we sleep an added 1 to 2 hours a night. We are grateful for that. Our meds are increased every 2 weeks. I, since none of the other want to attend at this time, do video chat with at least 3 Doctors every week. The all tell me that hope will help us in this wait and see pattern we currently find ourselves stuck within.

We believe that everything in our universe has a counter balance. Night has Day. These are concrete, provable, repeatable facts available to establish what distinguishes Night from Day. Where "Hope" along with, it's 1st cousins the other emotions and "feeling" are all abstract concepts not grounded by facts.

What reference points does one use when trying to describe abstract concept of "hope" to one who has never seen or experienced it in their lifetime. How would you describe colours to a person who has never seen them? We have as little insight into what "hope" or any of the "emotions" are, at this point. What is this thing called "Hope" and where do we find it?

#SexualAbuse #SexualAssault #Childhoodneglect #DomesticAbuse #DID #raynauds #Fibromyalgia #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #RheumatoidArthritis #DegenerativeDiscDisease #Hypertension #Trichiasis #irritableboweldisease #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #AnxietyDisorders #PanicAttacks #Agoraphobia #Insomnia #Rosacea #Claustrophobia #heartmurmur #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Allergies #Dyslexia #OCD #Trichotillomania #cleithrophobia , #IntrusiveThoughts #SuicidalIdeation #haphephobia #EatingDisorder #MajorDepressiveDisorder #SocialPhobia #Acrophobia #Psychosis #DissociativeDisorder #audiohallucinations #visualhallucinations #intervert #raynauds

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My Sensitive Skin Friends, I Need Your Advice!

I've been struggling with acne and extraordinarily dry and sensitive skin for as long as I can remember. I feel like I've tried every treatment, cream, and dermatologist's suggestion in the book, but nothing has made me feel confident in my skin. As I'm sure all too many of you know firsthand, having EDS can make our skin pretty difficult to deal with. I'm tired of the trial and error, only to have allergic reactions and rashes appear due to an ingredient in a product (I'm looking at you, hyaluronic acid).

So, my stretchy and sensitive-skinned friends, I'm turning to you:

✨What is your favorite way to care for your skin?

✨What routines and products have worked for you?

I'm looking forward to reading your suggestions!

#EhlersDanlosSyndrome #CheckInWithMe #TheBendyBunch #HSD #Rosacea #Psoriasis #Acne #Eczema #Dermatitis

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Hi

I’m new to the Mighty, and wonder if anyone has had experience with losing their job due to missing time for medical appointments? I have GAD, depression, hashimotos, rosacea and Crohn’s. I’ve been trying to get everything under control for the past year, but still struggling to find the right treatment. I was recently let go from my job without knowing why, and am worried that this will happen again when I find another job. I feel like I’m not sick enough to be not working, but not well enough to work full time. Not sure how to handle multiple specialist appointments and testing with a new job, but I can’t not work forever. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks

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