Thank you for the welcome Renee. Sorry for the slow reply. My step father
passed away this past week and we have been dealing with that. I have found
a few of my triggers. Coffee is one for me. I break out in the bumps when I
drink the coffee along with more redness. I think Caffine is also a cause of
mine. Since I have cut out both my face is clearing up nicely. I also
stopped used the acne face wash and started using a much gentler cleanser
and my chin as far as redness goes looks so much better and the two spots
besides my nose is clearing up so much better as well. I know I am not my
skin but in a world where everything is movie stars and good looks one does
tend to get to looking at that part of yourself as well :( I wish you much
luck with the diet you are trying. Is it in that book Rosacea 101?

Mitzi
-------Original Message-------

From: Renee Cyr
Date: 03/27/09 17:58:02
To: rosaceans@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [rosaceans] Newbie here



Hi Pink (Mitzi)

I'm new too. Sorry for what you are going through, it's no fun! I too
remember the days of taking my nice skin for granted.

'You aren't your skin', a wise person wrote on one of these sites.
We'll all get this sorted out!

I really think the diet is great...I've gone way low carb... though I
must admit I'm not perfect, but, I'm still very proud of my progress
with it, over the last 5 weeks.

My DH is being very helpful ;) he points out my flushing for me. Now it
comes and goes instead of being constantly bright red. Progress... I
seem to be set off by things that have a little fermentation going on,
such as over-ripe bananas, kombucha, wine. I'm on the fence about
dairy, I think it is linked to my bumps, I think I may be ok in the
long run with dairy or maybe even fermenting stuff, once the irritation
is down to a dull roar from the diet. I hope!

Renee


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