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- pmarklesparkle replied to Itchyperson's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis23
Cycle of dermatitis herpetiformis
After seeing 2 doctors for a rash on my elbows and forearms, that did NOT get better with steroids or creams, I was directed to a dermatologist. She took a biopsy from one of the lesions, September 3, 2024. A week later, the result was dermatitis herpetiformis, positive for celiac. She prescribed Clobetasol Propionate USP, 0.05% cream. This is the only... -
- trents replied to kim-d's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms3
Postponing seeking a diagnosis?
Although the gluten challenge guidelines suggest at least two weeks of at least 10g of gluten daily, I would go for 4 weeks to make sure - if you can tolerate it, that is. When you go in for the blood draw, make sure to ask your physician to order not only the tTG-IGA test but the total IGA test. The tTG-IGA test result cannot be trusted if you are IGA... -
- trents replied to jjiillee's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms18
Daughter waiting for appointment
She carries one of the two primary genes that indicate the potential to develop celiac disease. About 40% of the general population carries one or both of these genes but only about 1% of the general population develops celiac disease. So, the gene test cannot be used to diagnose celiac disease but it can be used as a rule out measure. Having either one of... -
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- kim-d replied to kim-d's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms3
Postponing seeking a diagnosis?
Thanks, @trents. That was what I was thinking of as well, but I'm a huge worrier and keep doubting if it was right thing to do so it seemed better to ask more experienced people. My diet won't be 100% gluten free unfortunately, but I'm thinking of using it as an opportunity to keep a food log and try to see what makes things worse.
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