red blotchy chest/neck rash

[nurseam]

Just wondering if anyone has a 'miracle cure'!!  For a few years now, I've been getting a red blotchy chest/neck rash in circumstances where I - am drinking alcohol, anxious, nervous, excited, upset - really feeling just about any emotion.  It's gotten to the point where I do not expose my chest/neck ever - and cover up whenever I can.  I had read once that taking Niacinimide could help - and I've been taking about 1000mg of it for a few months, but am not seeing much improvement.  Anyone with any help or suggestions I would REALLY appreciate it.  

[waskataut]

I've had this same thing for years!  I don't even realize its happening sometimes.  People point it out and I just shrug it off and laugh about it. I have been on several anti anxiety/ chronic fatigue medications while in the process of being diagnosed with something else, and they have actually made it worse.  I have very LOW blood pressure, so I know it cant be that. However, I know its triggered mostly when Im embarassed, excited, or   talking about something difficult.  I have to speak in front of groups often.  I also get a butterfly rash on my face and sometimes even start sweating.  Its really awful.  I also have some minor autoimmune conditions, but I am extremely healthy with my diet, and I do a lot of distance running/ cycling events and all tests have proven I'm in very good shape overall.  Anyone else dealing with additional symptoms?  I feel like this could be part of something bigger but several doctors have been unable to link it to anything of substance.

[amymarie0614]

Have you been checked for lupus?

[luli355]

thanks for the comment and for the hope that you gave. Please keep us updated, and don't forgive to share your youtube video....

[ifearyou87]

Just a quick update I was subscribed Atenolol 25mg 1 daily on the 02/04/2012 I am one week into the medication and "touch wood" I have not had any flare ups or anxiety attacks since. I have done various tests and put myself in situations where I would usually flare up and so far the tablets have seemed to have done there job but I want to test them further before confirming they have worked for me. A big part of me is waiting for it to happen and for my hopes to be shattered as usual! I didn't intend on taking the actual medication for anxiety attacks but have noticed Im not nervous doing things I have found hard work over the years, which is really a strange feeling for me to get used too, after 10 years of suffering. I will be posting my video on youtube possibly in another week after further testing but for now I will keep you updated :D

[ifearyou87]

Can I ask why you decided to come off the beta blockers? Im only 4 days into taking the beta blockers so I don't think I can really comment on them at this point, I had a little flush the other day but it came and went quickly thankfully. How long have you been off the beta blockers? Maybe your body is just adjusting to coming off them at the moment, it may calm down hopefully.

[mistyblue805]

this happens to me too, i can totally relate to the comment. i was taking a small dosage of beta blockers and tried to come off them but the flushing has returned (although didn't really go away entirely) and is bright red rather than just pink and patchy. disappointing

[ifearyou87]

I have an appointment tommorow with my doctor as I have had this problem for about 10 years now but I told the doctor I thought it was rosacea but after years of constant research and trying various medications and creams I don't think I do have rosacea. Since finding this post its made me even more determined to find out what exactly is going on inside my body and other peoples bodys to cause this suffering! It has caused me to develop a social phobia and agoraphobia as I was so afraid of peoples reactions when I flared up, ive come a long way but Im still not happy and this post has made me determined to keep up my research. I will put a post up of my progress on the beta blockers and I am also going to make a youtube video for my channel http://www.youtube.com/user/Ifearyou87?feature=mhee
Thank you for everyone who has contributed to this post as it has helped me and many others by the looks of things. I just hope that these beta blockers will help me!! We have all suffered too long