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red blotchy chest/neck rash
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.
Hi All,
I too am a sufferer of this condition. I first noticed it to any sort of level when I was in my mid 20's (now 32). The redness around my neck, chest and lower part of my face. I had episodes where it happened when I was younger but they were less frequent or I was less aware of it happening...not sure which, probably a bit of both?
I have had hay fever since mid-teens which has got worst with age, I have been allergic to cat hair (now dog hair too!) since I was as young as can remember. Dust is a no go for me...makes me sneeze, skin goes dry and red sometimes wheeze... In the past couple of years I have developed an allergy to shell fish and also have problem eating apples, pairs, plums and some other fruits with skins on. My lips swell very slightly and the inside of my mouth develops a tingling sensation.
I get dry skin around my hair line, behind my ears and sometimes on my knuckles (these all come and go).
Generally speaking I have always gone very red in the face, head and neck with physical activity...Mum said she could also pick me out in a crowd on the football pitch as my face was so red to go with my light blond hair! I have also struggled with central heating, heated air and sometimes air conditioning (cold) though nowhere near as bad as hot air.
Sorry for the mish-mash of information but I am trying to paint a picture of the conditions I have suffered with over the years in relation to the issue I now have of going red in the neck, chest and lower face when I am required to talk in meetings and generally in public situations. I am not a shy person lacking in confidence, I have never shied away from situations where I am required to be forthright or speak out. However as I have become more aware of the 'redness' I have found myself being more reserved in public situations for fear of the breakout. It has got worst with age and I would really like to get some help/treatment. My career is at the point where I feel nervous to take the next step for worry it will get worst.
I find it is worst when I am asked something out of the blue or something unexpected where I may not have an instant answer or be fully clued up. I find it is better or rather I am less aware of it when I am well prepared or I am presenting a power point rather than speaking around a table. When I feel I am starting to go red the fear the people in the meeting are close enough to me to see me going red makes it worst.
I have discovered that when I am in a confrontational situation out of work, I am less aware of it and do not go red. Recently it has started creeping in when I am with friends and family which is worrying.
I am certain part of the problem is mental. I can control it slightly by being task orientated, but this is tough when I feel my neck warming up.
I have read various suggestions as to what this problem may be and also medication that may work...can anyone suggest which pills may help and also whether council ling may help?
Thanks in advance
I too am a sufferer of this condition. I first noticed it to any sort of level when I was in my mid 20's (now 32). The redness around my neck, chest and lower part of my face. I had episodes where it happened when I was younger but they were less frequent or I was less aware of it happening...not sure which, probably a bit of both?
I have had hay fever since mid-teens which has got worst with age, I have been allergic to cat hair (now dog hair too!) since I was as young as can remember. Dust is a no go for me...makes me sneeze, skin goes dry and red sometimes wheeze... In the past couple of years I have developed an allergy to shell fish and also have problem eating apples, pairs, plums and some other fruits with skins on. My lips swell very slightly and the inside of my mouth develops a tingling sensation.
I get dry skin around my hair line, behind my ears and sometimes on my knuckles (these all come and go).
Generally speaking I have always gone very red in the face, head and neck with physical activity...Mum said she could also pick me out in a crowd on the football pitch as my face was so red to go with my light blond hair! I have also struggled with central heating, heated air and sometimes air conditioning (cold) though nowhere near as bad as hot air.
Sorry for the mish-mash of information but I am trying to paint a picture of the conditions I have suffered with over the years in relation to the issue I now have of going red in the neck, chest and lower face when I am required to talk in meetings and generally in public situations. I am not a shy person lacking in confidence, I have never shied away from situations where I am required to be forthright or speak out. However as I have become more aware of the 'redness' I have found myself being more reserved in public situations for fear of the breakout. It has got worst with age and I would really like to get some help/treatment. My career is at the point where I feel nervous to take the next step for worry it will get worst.
I find it is worst when I am asked something out of the blue or something unexpected where I may not have an instant answer or be fully clued up. I find it is better or rather I am less aware of it when I am well prepared or I am presenting a power point rather than speaking around a table. When I feel I am starting to go red the fear the people in the meeting are close enough to me to see me going red makes it worst.
I have discovered that when I am in a confrontational situation out of work, I am less aware of it and do not go red. Recently it has started creeping in when I am with friends and family which is worrying.
I am certain part of the problem is mental. I can control it slightly by being task orientated, but this is tough when I feel my neck warming up.
I have read various suggestions as to what this problem may be and also medication that may work...can anyone suggest which pills may help and also whether council ling may help?
Thanks in advance
Hi All,
I too am a sufferer of this condition. I first noticed it to any sort of level when I was in my mid 20's (now 32). The redness around my neck, chest and lower part of my face. I had episodes where it happened when I was younger but they were less frequent or I was less aware of it happening...not sure which, probably a bit of both?
I have had hay fever since mid-teens which has got worst with age, I have been allergic to cat hair (now dog hair too!) since I was as young as can remember. Dust is a no go for me...makes me sneeze, skin goes dry and red sometimes wheeze... In the past couple of years I have developed an allergy to shell fish and also have problem eating apples, pairs, plums and some other fruits with skins on. My lips swell very slightly and the inside of my mouth develops a tingling sensation.
I get dry skin around my hair line, behind my ears and sometimes on my knuckles (these all come and go).
Generally speaking I have always gone very red in the face, head and neck with physical activity...Mum said she could also pick me out in a crowd on the football pitch as my face was so red to go with my light blond hair! I have also struggled with central heating, heated air and sometimes air conditioning (cold) though nowhere near as bad as hot air.
Sorry for the mish-mash of information but I am trying to paint a picture of the conditions I have suffered with over the years in relation to the issue I now have of going red in the neck, chest and lower face when I am required to talk in meetings and generally in public situations. I am not a shy person lacking in confidence, I have never shied away from situations where I am required to be forthright or speak out. However as I have become more aware of the 'redness' I have found myself being more reserved in public situations for fear of the breakout. It has got worst with age and I would really like to get some help/treatment. My career is at the point where I feel nervous to take the next step for worry it will get worst.
I find it is worst when I am asked something out of the blue or something unexpected where I may not have an instant answer or be fully clued up. I find it is better or rather I am less aware of it when I am well prepared or I am presenting a power point rather than speaking around a table. When I feel I am starting to go red the fear the people in the meeting are close enough to me to see me going red makes it worst.
I have discovered that when I am in a confrontational situation out of work, I am less aware of it and do not go red. Recently it has started creeping in when I am with friends and family which is worrying.
I am certain part of the problem is mental. I can control it slightly by being task orientated, but this is tough when I feel my neck warming up.
I have read various suggestions as to what this problem may be and also medication that may work...can anyone suggest which pills may help and also whether council ling may help?
Thanks in advance
I too am a sufferer of this condition. I first noticed it to any sort of level when I was in my mid 20's (now 32). The redness around my neck, chest and lower part of my face. I had episodes where it happened when I was younger but they were less frequent or I was less aware of it happening...not sure which, probably a bit of both?
I have had hay fever since mid-teens which has got worst with age, I have been allergic to cat hair (now dog hair too!) since I was as young as can remember. Dust is a no go for me...makes me sneeze, skin goes dry and red sometimes wheeze... In the past couple of years I have developed an allergy to shell fish and also have problem eating apples, pairs, plums and some other fruits with skins on. My lips swell very slightly and the inside of my mouth develops a tingling sensation.
I get dry skin around my hair line, behind my ears and sometimes on my knuckles (these all come and go).
Generally speaking I have always gone very red in the face, head and neck with physical activity...Mum said she could also pick me out in a crowd on the football pitch as my face was so red to go with my light blond hair! I have also struggled with central heating, heated air and sometimes air conditioning (cold) though nowhere near as bad as hot air.
Sorry for the mish-mash of information but I am trying to paint a picture of the conditions I have suffered with over the years in relation to the issue I now have of going red in the neck, chest and lower face when I am required to talk in meetings and generally in public situations. I am not a shy person lacking in confidence, I have never shied away from situations where I am required to be forthright or speak out. However as I have become more aware of the 'redness' I have found myself being more reserved in public situations for fear of the breakout. It has got worst with age and I would really like to get some help/treatment. My career is at the point where I feel nervous to take the next step for worry it will get worst.
I find it is worst when I am asked something out of the blue or something unexpected where I may not have an instant answer or be fully clued up. I find it is better or rather I am less aware of it when I am well prepared or I am presenting a power point rather than speaking around a table. When I feel I am starting to go red the fear the people in the meeting are close enough to me to see me going red makes it worst.
I have discovered that when I am in a confrontational situation out of work, I am less aware of it and do not go red. Recently it has started creeping in when I am with friends and family which is worrying.
I am certain part of the problem is mental. I can control it slightly by being task orientated, but this is tough when I feel my neck warming up.
I have read various suggestions as to what this problem may be and also medication that may work...can anyone suggest which pills may help and also whether council ling may help?
Thanks in advance
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thank you this was very helpful. Nice to know that I am not alone
I have been a long time sufferer of this problem as well. After reading through this entire thread and doing a little research online, I might have found a solution for some of us.
Histamine Intolerance
http://www.imupro.com.au/food-intolerance/symptoms/histamine-intolerance
http://www.allergyuk.org/common-food-intolerances/histamine-intolerance
A lot of the symptoms listed I have experienced, especially the flushing of the neck and chest area. The best part is there is something we can do about it.
For starters, I've begun watching what I'm eating, especially the foods high on the histamine list. I've also noticed the less I eat these foods, the less the redness occurs. Another thing I'm doing is taking allergy pills. Alegra didn't seem to work for me, like previous posters have stated, but the off brand at Wal-Mart does.
It's Equate Allergy Relief pills. They come in a pink labeled bottle. It has Diphenhydramine HCI 25mg per pill. I take one in the morning and then another around lunch. So far, it appears to be helping unless I consume one of the trigger foods/drinks that's on the list.
Although unknown, for the most part, here, overseas it appears to be a very common allergy. Try to google histamine intolerance and there will be several websites dedicated to it, what to eat, what to avoid, etc. It has helped me tremendously and although the redness hasn't fully went away, the symptoms have greatly improved.
Good luck to everyone and I hope this information helps more people than just me.
Histamine Intolerance
http://www.imupro.com.au/food-intolerance/symptoms/histamine-intolerance
http://www.allergyuk.org/common-food-intolerances/histamine-intolerance
A lot of the symptoms listed I have experienced, especially the flushing of the neck and chest area. The best part is there is something we can do about it.
For starters, I've begun watching what I'm eating, especially the foods high on the histamine list. I've also noticed the less I eat these foods, the less the redness occurs. Another thing I'm doing is taking allergy pills. Alegra didn't seem to work for me, like previous posters have stated, but the off brand at Wal-Mart does.
It's Equate Allergy Relief pills. They come in a pink labeled bottle. It has Diphenhydramine HCI 25mg per pill. I take one in the morning and then another around lunch. So far, it appears to be helping unless I consume one of the trigger foods/drinks that's on the list.
Although unknown, for the most part, here, overseas it appears to be a very common allergy. Try to google histamine intolerance and there will be several websites dedicated to it, what to eat, what to avoid, etc. It has helped me tremendously and although the redness hasn't fully went away, the symptoms have greatly improved.
Good luck to everyone and I hope this information helps more people than just me.
I have the same problem, ive had it ever since i was 14 and i hate it cuz when i get nervous or uncomfrotable or drink alchocol , my face will go red and get blotches of red on my chest too and i hate it cuz ppl ask whys ur face red, its so annoying i hate it soooo much , even when i get mad, it *****.
The crawly feeling is from the prozac. I have experienced that too when taking anti depressents. It is horrible. Taking 4 potassium pills help. Don't know why it works. I read it somewhere. I thought my redness was from menapause hot flashes but now I see that young people get it too. I am also fair skinned. I have hashimoto disease which contributes to having many allergies. Seems this is a common thread in some of us.
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