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scleroderma diabeticum

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BENSMYBUDDY Posted: Sat, Jun 27 2009 4:40 AM

I have been diagnosed with scleroderma diabeticum.  the back of my neck and shoulders are thick as leather.  My dermatologist and primary care MD don't see this as significant.  I feel differently.  It is difficult to fully raise and lower my head.  If forced to do so it makes me feel dizzy and the room to close in.  I never pass out, but it is uncomfortable.  Any info. would be appreciated.

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JoyceL replied on Sun, Jul 26 2009 10:13 AM

What have your doctors told you about this condition? 

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BENSMYBUDDY replied on Sun, Jul 26 2009 12:06 PM

He doesn't seem concerned.  I think he views it as thickened skin and nothing much more.  I try to ignore it.  Do you know anything about it?

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