flushing, not as bad as a hot flash, but irritating...

HonestOmnivore
on 7/1/17 9:13 am, edited 7/1/17 5:50 pm

RNY on 03/29/17

[Edited to remove phone typos]

I've searched the forums and only found things about the tie to food allergies and niacin. I'm not talking any vitamin B or b complex right now, but I'm regularly flushing in my face, neck and chest region. It seems to happen randomly, not right after a meal. Any thoughts? I've also been very fatigued lately. No fever, no swollen glands, just this fatigue and flushing...

Any ideas???

5'4" 49yrs at surgery date

SW - 206 CW - 128
M1 - 20lb M2 - 9 lb M3 - 7 lb M4 - 7 lb M5 - 7 lb M6 - 6 lb M7 - 4 lb M8 - 1 lb M9 - 2 lb M10 - 4 lb M11 - 0lb M12 - 3lb M13 - 0 lb M14 - 2 lb M15 - 0 lb M16 - 3 lb

Kristi T.
on 7/1/17 10:08 am - MT

VSG on 02/09/16

Fatigue and flushing sounds a little like anemia, have you had your blood levels checked recently? If it continues it wouldn't hurt to check in with your PCP.

HonestOmnivore
on 7/1/17 5:54 pm

RNY on 03/29/17

I have been remiss in taking my iron lately... I'll double down on that and see if things improve!

5'4" 49yrs at surgery date

SW - 206 CW - 128
M1 - 20lb M2 - 9 lb M3 - 7 lb M4 - 7 lb M5 - 7 lb M6 - 6 lb M7 - 4 lb M8 - 1 lb M9 - 2 lb M10 - 4 lb M11 - 0lb M12 - 3lb M13 - 0 lb M14 - 2 lb M15 - 0 lb M16 - 3 lb

Gwen M.
on 7/2/17 11:24 am

VSG on 03/13/14

For what it's worth, iron is not the only thing that can cause anemia and taking too much iron when your body doesn't need it can cause serious health problems. Best to get your levels checked for a proper diagnosis if you're concerned about anemia.

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Kristi T.
on 7/3/17 8:58 am - MT

VSG on 02/09/16

I agree with Gwen, getting your blood levels done first is a good idea. Hope you start to feel better soon!!

diane S.
on 7/1/17 11:21 am

VSG on 11/17/09

I have had this experience - especially during the night. Best to ask your doctor, but some theorize that its sort of a hormone dump as fat cells contain estrogen and losing weight results in more estrogen circulating or something like that. Sort of like menopause hot flashes. I just live with it as it has gradually decreased over time. Diane S

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Gwen M.
on 7/1/17 6:43 pm

VSG on 03/13/14

Could be due to the alcohol you've been consuming. I know a number of people who experience that when they drink.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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CerealKiller Kat71
on 7/1/17 7:37 pm

RNY on 12/31/13

OMG, I am part Japanese, and I suffer from "Asian Flush" -- also known as Alcohol Flush Syndrome. After testing at the Cleveland Clinic, it was explained to me that I do not metabolize alcohol efficiently. It's one of many reasons that I do not drink.