Re: To Re Frustrated! ... comment

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Heidi, in your last post you said that,

> There are couple of things that you can try right

> now to reduce your swelling and redness:

> Drink lots of cold water throughout the day;

> Avoid strenuous exercise or overheated environments;

> Avoid alcohol & spicy foods;

> Avoid hot foods and beverages -- let them cool

first;

> Take an advil or aspirin occasionally -- this really

> helps me

In my humble opinion I don't think anyone should mess

with taking occasional Ibuprofen or Aspirin, or any

other NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory), in an

attempt to treat cea. It would seem that there is

some belief in the Dermatological community that

H.Pylori in the skin and H.Pylori in the stomach may

be more than just coincidence. It may be proven in the

future that often times those who suffer from cea

also suffer from stomach or peptic ulcers (very often

related to H.Pylori infection). The fact is that even

minute usage of NSAIDs (after age 30) can dramatically

increase the odds of developing an ulcer. NSAIDs, even

though they are readily available over-the-counter,

should be taken with caution. Ask any internist and

they'll tell you about the huge numbers of people who

die each year or end up in hospitals due to even

average NSAID usage.

(This is my first post to the group so please be

patient with my writing skills. I hope I got the point

across.)

---Jordan

--- Banka mgbhg@...> wrote:

> Dear ,

>

> Welcome to the wonderful world of rosacea! Life's a

> bitch, isn't it?

>

> I don't mean to be facetious, but many of us have

> been where you are and

> it is terribly frustrating and even frightening. I

> also have nose

> swelling, but am getting some relief with low-dose

> accutane and laser.

> Others find relief through supplements, antibiotics,

> and diet. Everyone

> is different in how he and she responds to

> treatment.

>

> Your best bet is to read through the entire

> archives, paying particular

> attention to posts that refer to red nose syndrome,

> nose swelling and

> rhinophyma.

>

> Please don't panic. This disorder can be treated,

> but you have to find

> a good derm, preferably a laser dermatologist who

> has a history of

> treating rosacea and rhinophyma. This won't be

> cheap or easy, but you

> have to persist.

>

> You should also order Dr. Nase's book. It has been

> a lifesaver for many

> of us. In fact, anyone who subscribes to this group

> should buy Dr.

> Nase's book. I have referenced mine so often now

> that it has literally

> become dog-earred.

>

> , you mention that you are Welsh. I am of Irish

> descent, and in

> Ireland, rosacea is known as the " curse of the

> celts. " People of Celtic

> descent seem to have a predisposition to this

> disease.

>

> There are couple of things that you can try right

> now to reduce your

> swelling and redness:

>

> Drink lots of cold water throughout the day;

> Avoid strenuous exercise or overheated environments;

> Avoid alcohol & spicy foods;

> Avoid hot foods and beverages -- let them cool

> first;

> Take an advil or aspirin occasionally -- this really

> helps me

>

> Good luck and hang in there,

> Heidi

>

>

>

>

>

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