Re: FLushed face

Posted By Beverley on April 28, 1999 at 21:30:04
I am a 40 year ond female 135 Ibs, 5'10 '' exercise regularly with no other health problems.
Approx. 3 months ago I started to experience a flushing of my face during periods of stress at work.  At the time I spoke to my doctor over the phone and he told me that he too suffered from the same flushing and told me not to worry!!.  This flushing has continued and even increased but only appears to be stress related since it only occurs at work.  Is this anything I need to woory about?.
Thanks

[CCF CARDIO MD DLB]

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on April 30, 1999 at 10:25:16
Dear Beverley
I think that the safest way to proceed would be to get evaluated by your doctor in person, not over the phone. While it may be stress, it is important to make sure that your blood pressure is not also high. The fact that the flushing only started 3 months ago (and has not always been present) concerns me.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.

[Christine-H]

Posted By Christine H. on May 20, 1999 at 10:15:14
I am 32 and have had a problem with my face flushing during times of stress too.  It becomes very hot to the touch and progresses across my neck and chest as well.  It gets so bad sometimes that the skin on my face dries out! My doctor originally thought it may be related to my fibromyalgia but now says that it is just a blush reaction.  Could there be something else wrong?

[CCF CARDIO MD DLB]

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on May 20, 1999 at 15:41:12
Dear Christine
I assume your doctor checked your blood pressure. It might be worthwhile to see a dermatologist.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.











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