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Neck and face red flushing

Posted by elkeann @elkeann, Jan 26, 2023

Hi, i am new here. I was just diagnosed with NET in December 2022. I am curious why my neck and face get flushed and my Dr consistently will ask me about it? What does it mean?

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elkeann | @elkeann | Jan 30, 2023

Here are the foods to avoid...
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dbamos1945 | @dbamos1945 | Jan 30, 2023
In reply to @elkeann "I found this page on another NET group I am in. I hope it helps." + (show)
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I found this page on another NET group I am in. I hope it helps.

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Thank you much for specific foods to include in NET diet that will not encourage Seratonin hormone production.
You have been very helpful! Big hug…

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dbamos1945 | @dbamos1945 | Jan 30, 2023

Thank you for sharing this specific diet. Hug

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dbamos1945 | @dbamos1945 | Jan 30, 2023
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I found this page on another NET group I am in. I hope it helps.

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Thank you for sharing elkeann!
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osiejay26 | @osiejay26 | Jan 31, 2023

Flushing is the most annoying symptom. I get them several times a day. It's uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing when you're interacting with people. My flushing has gotten worse even with treatment and my head feels like it's going to explode.

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tennisfan | @tennisfan | Jan 31, 2023
In reply to @tennisfan "The symptoms are common although some, such as myself can be a symptomatic. It is a..." + (show)
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The symptoms are common although some, such as myself can be a symptomatic. It is a sign that the tumor/tumors are active. The tumors release a hormone called serotonin which in excess causes the symptoms.
There are certain dietary things that set off the symptoms as well. Ask the dietitian for a list of what to avoid. Best of luck.

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If you go to webMd and search under Carcinoid foods to avoid there is a list. Better option is a hospital nutritionist.

On the medication side I’m no help. Ask your primary care doctor or better yet, your oncologist

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 31, 2023
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This is all very new to me. I was just diagnosed in December 2022. I have had 1 injection of the Octeriotide. My facial flushing seems to be getting worse. Or maybe it is that I am just noticing more often. I go for my Dotatate scan on February 1st to see where all my NET is located. So far it is just on my liver, which came back from my 2 biopsies, and Octeriotide Scan.

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It is good that you have a scan coming up, @elkeann. I hope that gives your medical team some more information about your NETs.

I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you post with an update?

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