To Re cea, Hormones & Swelling

[Guest guest]

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Your email was a wake up call for those of us unfortunate to have cheek

and nose swelling. I developed cheek and nose edema in very short order

after being diagnosed with mild rosacea; I also have ocular symptoms. I

definitely agree there is an hormonal component. Although I never used

to be a flusher, I have suffered from intermittent hot flashes since my

first pregnancy at 32; I am now 39 and was recently diagnosed as

perimenopausal by my ob-gyn. And I have always been very, very

sensitive to heat, plus I sweat easily. The nose swelling started after

a rigorous, six month kick-boxing course, which resulted in severe

flushing. I didn't know at the time the damage I was doing to my face

or I would have settled for being mildly overweight.

I started taking the birth control pill last February to address these

issues and because I knew that I would have to take accutane if the nose

swelling continued. My cheek swelling stopped completely after taking

the birth control pill, but I am still battling nose swelling a year

later.

How long did you experience nose and cheek swelling before they began to

subside? Also, which birth control pill are you taking? I am taking

Myrcette, but don't know if this is monophastic (sp?). Guess I'll have

to call my ob-gyn tomorrow.

I'm so glad that you have found relief. It just proves that we can all

beat this if we perservere.

If it's not too much trouble, could you email me directly?

Heidi