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How do you explain to people about celiac?
Replied Aug. 19, 2009
Dermatitis herpetiformis
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Chandra Pan 10 hours ago.
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I was diagnosed with a hyperactive thyroid at 29. That became a hypoactive thyroid after medical treatment. Many holistic doctors say thyroid conditions indicate an autoimmune disease and I should not eat gluten. I tested negative for Celiacs diseas…
No the iodine is not a TREATMENT for skin problems but was once used as a way of diagnosing DH before more sophisticated tests devised. So a skin reaction to iodine indicated problems with gluten.
I bought the Ebook! Its great, and they do mention the iodine soaked patch. I havent tried it, but am considering it. Just out of curiosity, but it isnt real accurate according to the book. Hmmm, go figure, NOT accurate???? LOL!
Yea, I ended up having to give up tuna. :( I think it hurt worse than giving up gluten! I can have a small amount (maybe a third or a half a can) mixed in with stuff, like casseroles or something, but yea, I think it was the iodine.
I had Contact Dermatitis too I believe as I didn't have the other type mentioned in so many books about Celiac Disease. Anyway, I had this horrible rash on the inside of my calf for almost 6 months. It would slightly go away and then return. I tried…
There is a lot of info on DH on the Celiac.com site including much on iodine link
http://www.celiac.com/articles/177/1/The-Gluten-Intolerance-Group-of-North-America-on-Iodine-and-Dermatitis-Herpetiformis/Page1.html
I found piece about 'iodine patc…
I get a lot of scalp eruptions if I cheat. also on the torso
This is interesting. Do you still have the link?
Jen
Thanks for this info. My DH has been acting up and I had no idea why. After reading this I may have my answer. So much I have yet to learn.
Iodine alone is a great provoker. I was giving someone Betadine which is gel form of iodine and showing them how it looked etc and spread a blob over my hand. A few days later a nasty eruption of trouble on sole of foot. I came across the link by ac…
I find that limiting my salt intake also helps my DH. it is so bad that before I went GF I wore scarves (almost like a hijab) over my head and neck so that people wouldn't see the bald spots, the blisters (we call them celiac itchies at my house, lo…
Lou,
From what I've read, excessive bruising can indicate that you are not getting the proper vitamins/minerals. But bruising easily can also be an early symptom of uglier situations... You should probably talk with your physician.
Good luck!
Toni…
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I suffered with DH for 10 years. I had been misdiagnosed with contact dermatitis, eczema, even sunburn(?!). Both my shins were red continuously. I would have outbreaks of small blisters filled with clear fluid. My skin was very dry and flaky. They w…
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Skin episode...
Im currently nearing the end of an eruption of dermatitis herpetiformis... the pain in the a*se that it literally is! Flared up for no apparent reason as I have been totally wheat/gluten/oat/barley/rye free for some time now and vigorously read ingredients when purchasing any type of food whereever I am!
The social problems this eruption causes is beyond belief.... I end up totally flaked out, energy totally zapped from me and blistered! Not very nice atall! bad enough not being able to eat regu… Continue
The social problems this eruption causes is beyond belief.... I end up totally flaked out, energy totally zapped from me and blistered! Not very nice atall! bad enough not being able to eat regu… Continue
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