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Origins of Celiac Disease
In this category you will find articles that cover ideas about how celiac disease came about, including theories of evolution, speculation on the underlying cause of the disorder, and information on the original doctors who studied and discovered celiac disease.
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- trents replied to Richardo's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis3dermatitis herpetiformis with all grains
We are all different and our immune systems are unique. I will say, however, that I have not gotten the impression as a moderator and reading hundreds and hundreds of posts on this forum over the years that a dermatitis herpetiformis outbreak caused by grains other than wheat, barley and rye is common. But perhaps it is more common than we have realized and... -
- Richardo replied to Richardo's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis3dermatitis herpetiformis with all grains
Ok thanks Trents. I had the lesions biopsied and confirmed dermatitis herpetiformis, so I guess dermatitis herpetiformis can be associated with other grains not typically gluten. I appreciate your comment and I'll give Dr Osborne the benefit of the doubt because without him I would never have known of my grain intolerance and would still be suffering today... -
- trents replied to Richardo's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis3
dermatitis herpetiformis with all grains
Welcome to the forum, @Richardo! We sometimes run across terms like "rice gluten", "corn gluten", and "oat gluten" but they are used informally and, technically, it is incorrect to speak of grains other than wheat, barley and rye as having gluten. Gluten is a protein with a specific structure found only in wheat, barley and rye. Other cereal grains contain... -
- Richardo posted a topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis3
dermatitis herpetiformis with all grains
I was diagnosed celiac about 15 years ago and followed the usual diet restriction on Wheat, barley and rye and did very well on those restrictions with no problems with dermatitis herpetiformis. 4 years ago I started getting bad rashes on my knees and calves, buttocks, around my waist and my elbows and forearms and hands. It seemed to last about 11/2 to ... -
- trents replied to Tarp's topic in Related Issues & Disorders6
Celiac related issues
Your chest pain could be related to the Sarcoidosis. "When it affects the lungs, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain may occur." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcoidosis The bowel incontinence could be caused by surgical damage (or scar tissue) to the cauda equina nerve bundle in the lumbar area of the spine. Or,...
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