To & GT Fr Heidi Re Swelling

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Dear & GT,

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I am definitely going

to try the glucosomine and am working on reducing sugar & carbs in my

diet. I do think there is a diet as well as hormonal component to the

swelling. , did you ever go to an endocrinologist? I guess that

will be the next doctor in a long list of doctors that I will have to

see. Luckily, I have a very good derm who is treating me aggressively

and has never minimized or dismissed the disorder.

Unfortunately, my nose swelling persisted to such an extent that it has

advanced to mild-stage rhinophyma. I am currently taking low-dose

accutane and am having bi-monthly V-beam treatments to control and

hopefully stop the swelling and growth. The process has been slow, but

there are days when my nose looks " near " normal. I am only midway

through my treatment, so there is still hope. I have to believe that

since my nose looks near normal some of the time that the swelling can

be stopped. I also feel very lucky that the cheek swelling has stopped.

& GT, please feel free to email me at mgbhg@....

Heidi