I see the consensus is DH. That means a skin biopsy, but would it be effective if I’m not currently eating gluten? I’m wondering if I should attempt to get a derm appt asap because I still have an active (yet fading) rash on my wrist, or wait and eat gluten for a period of time before getting it done.
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Sorry I have not replied recently, had some things come up, and I knew this would take me a bit of time. I made a Google Doc to share some pictures of what is happening with my skin. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_4EKndmsVlr45t-j_WBPvB03bHJwhpVu6xBP6IlNw7g/edit?usp=sharing
These are just a few pictures. I also get the hives(...
Thank you for the information and the link! I appreciate your help. I had not thought of NGCS as a possible precursor to celiac disease, but as you said, the gluten free lifestyle is the answer.
Thank you for your response! I attempted to try to post again with the pictures, but I only see options to bold/italic/underline text, or insert an emoji or link. I am on my phone, which may be why? I typed up my blood work results:
t-Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA: <2
(Negative 0-3, weak positive 4-10, positive >10)
Deamidated...
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I am new to this site and I have been debating whether to post my situation or not, but here goes!
Since early March, I have been having daily hives. Typically they present as an itchy area of skin (sometimes showing small bumps), and when I scratch them they become more pronounced and the area becomes red and puffy. They happen just about...