Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Well At Least I Know They Aren't Bug Bites

psipsina

By psipsina
in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Recommended Posts

psipsina Rookie
psipsina
Posted

I've been loosing my mind for a few days now. I have what I thought were bug bites popping up all over my body. At first I thought it was fleas since we're headed into spring and I could have carried some in to my indoor kitties . . . I cleaned all the bedding etc and checked all the kitties and not a flea to be found. Then yesterday I killed a mosquito so I thought surely no new bites would pop up. . . but of course they did. Also couldn't understand why my husband was bite free and why they itched soooooo much. Finally a lightbulb went on in my head and I remembered this thread and thought about how the lesions could be described as "herpes-esqe" so I start doing reading and lo and behold I think I've diagnosed myself. I have an appointment with a doctor tomorrow anyways so hopefully they can hook me up with some meds or a dermatologist. I've never been formally diagnosed as celiac . . . my gluten intolerance was diagnosed by a naturopath and I've been gluten free for two years now. I think I got contaiminated when I visited family a week ago . . .we bought gluten-free foods but I couldn't exactly ask them to get new kitchenware. I've never had a reaction to tiny amounts of gluten so I wasn't vigilant enough I guess. Well at least now I know. Thanks celiac.com buddies for helping me figure out what on earth was going on with my body.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


kenlove Rising Star
kenlove
Posted

When it first happened to me I thought it was an allergy to mango which causes a similar reaction. It was bad since I do research on tropical fruit. Finally I learned the good news I could eat mangos again but the bad news was I had celiac!

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      127,064
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Zoe Tipper
    Newest Member
    Zoe Tipper
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121k
    • Total Posts
      69.9k
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Kwinkle
      Dealing with gas an stomach pain.

      By Kwinkle · Posted

      Hi Christina, i’m interested in this gaviscon Dimension but when I look it up on Amazon, I don’t see that it says it’s gluten-free?   Thank you Sorry, not dimension - it was supposed to say ‘that you mentioned’. Duh 🙄 
    • Matt13
      Can food allergies like milk and soy flatten villi?

      By Matt13 · Posted

      Hi Deanne! Thanks for support but mu other EGD show normal VA (but some of the samples were not readable) but overall normal egd so after 1 year there is normal villi. I am glad that You solved our problem. Kind regards, matt
    • Matt13
      Can food allergies like milk and soy flatten villi?

      By Matt13 · Posted

      Thanks Scott for Your time and reply!
    • Deanne jones
      Can food allergies like milk and soy flatten villi?

      By Deanne jones · Posted

      Hi Matt, like you I lost almost 3stone over 2yrs, my symptoms were exactly as you describe .    I was eventually referred  to a consultant who has been treating me for reflective coeliac.  I’ve been taking(  Budenofalk 3mg )steroids for the past 9 mths  and the course is coming to an end shortly. I’ve gained 2 stone and feel so much better in myself. Im due an endoscopy at the end of the course of steroids so unable to say if my villi’s have returned or my digestive system has repaired. But like you I was besides myself with worry.  Apparently the condition is quite unknown and the consultant at the hospital I attend has been in contact  with  Sheffield hospital who specialises in this condition. I hope this helps,    Deanne          
    • knitty kitty
      mental health struggles

      By knitty kitty · Posted

      How are you doing, @sadiec123?  Did you get through the holidays alright?    Have you been checked for nutritional deficiencies?  Many newly diagnosed Celiacs  are low in Vitamin D and many of the B vitamins like thiamine.  Thiamin insufficiency can cause weight loss and loss of appetite (anorexia) as well as affect mood.   Benfotiamine has been shown to promote intestinal healing and improve mood.
×
×
  • Create New...