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Itch but no rash

Gael

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Family history, possible DH, and pregnant. A gluten free diet would be a wise choice. Keep in mind that gluten free foods are not fortified. Get plenty of folate (chick peas, small red beans and pinto beans are a good source. And plenty of choline. liver, eggs and steak or supplements; to prevent neural tube defects, in addition to other vitamins and minerals. 

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1 hour ago, Wheatwacked said:

Family history, possible DH, and pregnant. A gluten free diet would be a wise choice. Keep in mind that gluten free foods are not fortified. Get plenty of folate (chick peas, small red beans and pinto beans are a good source. And plenty of choline. liver, eggs and steak or supplements; to prevent neural tube defects, in addition to other vitamins and minerals. 

Thanks! Yes, I have been very mindful of that. Thanks for the suggestions.

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Hello Gael. If I am reading and comprehending your post properly you are currently pregnant?

This may not be relevant, but I thought I should share our story.

I experienced itching under the skin during pregnancy, a rash developed below my belly button during pregnancy, I erupted into a full blown PUPPP rash after delivery. (In Hindsight my Dr. was likely not knowledgeable, observant, or had the appropriate bedside manner/listening skills for a patient like me and our situation. I am fortune that hospital had a wonderful nurse named Karla who was those things who was my advocate after delivery. (Bless you Karla!) I am happy to report my other child's subsequent pregnancy/birth had a fantastic team despite our issues) This I hope to not be in your case at ALL!

I was not known to be gluten intolerant at the time. My gluten intolerant symptoms were misdiagnosed prior as something else. I was not diagnosed gluten intolerant until  9 years later, and after I taken my self off of gluten. Yes, best practices I should not have taken myself off, but desperate people do desperate things. I had to go on a gluten challenge which I was unable to complete. 

The University of Illinois has found PUPPP to be associated with DH.

http://www.cureceliacdisease.org/faq/can-someone-with-celiac-disease-also-have-pruritic-urticarial-papules-and-plaques-pupps-during-pregnancy/

Best wishes to you and your precious one. Happy and safe delivery.

Gael Apprentice
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8 hours ago, Awol cast iron stomach said:

Hello Gael. If I am reading and comprehending your post properly you are currently pregnant?

This may not be relevant, but I thought I should share our story.

I experienced itching under the skin during pregnancy, a rash developed below my belly button during pregnancy, I erupted into a full blown PUPPP rash after delivery. (In Hindsight my Dr. was likely not knowledgeable, observant, or had the appropriate bedside manner/listening skills for a patient like me and our situation. I am fortune that hospital had a wonderful nurse named Karla who was those things who was my advocate after delivery. (Bless you Karla!) I am happy to report my other child's subsequent pregnancy/birth had a fantastic team despite our issues) This I hope to not be in your case at ALL!

I was not known to be gluten intolerant at the time. My gluten intolerant symptoms were misdiagnosed prior as something else. I was not diagnosed gluten intolerant until  9 years later, and after I taken my self off of gluten. Yes, best practices I should not have taken myself off, but desperate people do desperate things. I had to go on a gluten challenge which I was unable to complete. 

The University of Illinois has found PUPPP to be associated with DH.

http://www.cureceliacdisease.org/faq/can-someone-with-celiac-disease-also-have-pruritic-urticarial-papules-and-plaques-pupps-during-pregnancy/

Best wishes to you and your precious one. Happy and safe delivery.

Thank you so much for your reply. I had thought maybe it was PUPPs. I was itchy before getting pregnant but since being pregnant these rashes have broken out all over my body. From what I have read, it sounds like PUPP usually shows up in second trimester and I am only a few weeks pregnant. I am glad to hear that your pregnancy still went okay! Thanks for sharing your experiences. 

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