Originally Posted by DejaVu

I had seen a post in another forum on chlorine (I think you had written it) which has just reminded me of recent problems people are reporting with all kinds of "odd" chronic (and intermittent) rashes and actual "burns," as well.

This may not apply to you, but just incase... do you use municipal water and, if so, is your water supply treated with "chloramine?"

Please see this: www.chloramine.org

I'd urge anyone with a public water supply to take a moment to look at this site. It is an easy read and lots of pictures, too! It has some important information for those actually exposed thorugh their water supply.

Mrsd: Great information above! I always enjoy reading your many insights!

Hope you are feeling better, Tina.

Originally Posted by mrsd

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.