so very uncomfortable!

All of it!

I hope you have someone to "follow up" with on sorting this all out?

Please continue to take good care!

The aspirin in AlkaSeltzer is easier to tolerate.
It is dissolved and does not hurt the stomach like tablets do.

Also the bicarb in it helps with pH issues, and blocks histamine
attachment to the histamine receptors.

If you use regular aspirin...use the enteric coated kind like
Ecotrin...but still I'd suggest AlkaSeltzer (original formula)

Another thing that causes flushing is serotonin release.
If you are on an SSRI for depression/pain, or have an organic
reason for excess serotonin release, you could have that rash.

Hidden tumors in the GI tract called Carcinoids, release serotonin intermittently (sometimes there is wheezing or diarrhea with it but not always), or a hidden lung tumor will also release serotonin. These things should be ruled out as well.

I am seeing a specialist at Emory University--just seems my symptoms have stumped him!! He is researching....and seems very empathetic and made feel very comfortable and that was very interested in what I have going on.

No this is not what I have --it only come up when I have a great deal of stress and then goes away---it itches really bad.

Thanks & God Bless!

T

That asprin would have me spitting up blood,but give it a try and good luck
to you,this has been interesting..Mel this is a compliment maybe it's because,
you lost the weight ,which is great initself.I'm proud of me as well,we are hot,without a rash. Hugs to all Sue

I'm starting to have quite an upset stomach--but no relief from the symptoms--he said if it helps we "may" have a diagnosis----I recorded the whole visit on personal recorder as to not miss anything because my memory is scarce as well. but my feelings are not. I'm really scared of taking so aspirin but I'm gonna try it--just to see if he may be on to something. I haven't haven't had the rash in about 2 months--PRAISE GOD!! Every little thing helps!!

Thanks so much & God Bless!!

T