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Celiac rare symptoms?


Avatenggren
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Avatenggren Newbie

I am 16 years old and I got diagnosed when I was 14. My strongest symptom is the usual stomach pains, bloating etc. But when I accidentally eat gluten my nose flares up with a bunch of mini pimples. Is this just me? I’ve never heard anyone talk about this but it’s definitely from the accidental glutened. Please let me know I’m not alone!!!


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trents Grand Master

Welcome to the forum, Avatenggren!

Do the pimples have tiny blisters in them?

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Scott Adams Grand Master

Many here have reported acne and cystic acne as symptoms...I had the latter when I was a teenager, and it was likely related to me being undiagnosed at that point and still eating gluten.

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