In a message dated 6/7/2002 11:00:57 AM US Eastern Standard Time,
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> The last couple of
> days, I've noticed that my scar (primarily the bottom 3 inches or so) has
> turned a bright red, almost looking like it's been bleeding, but it's not.
> I have spider veins which look similar on my feet, but up until recently
> the scar looked normal.  I was wondering if maybe the new medication causes
> a sensitivity to the sun?  >>>
>
> While I am really not able to diagnose online, people with hypothyroidism
> have "peripheral vasoconstriction" (a decreased circulation in the
> extremities). This would usually mean cold hands, feet, and ears. Also,
> with less blood flow available due to a decreased output from the heart,
> the limbs would be "blood starved."
>
> Replacing thyroid (and hydrocortisone) can improve the heart's output, and
> the blood flow to the limbs. (and hopefully, we will see better wound
> healing)
>
> Doc Don



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