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Where Do I Start? Allergist Or Gastroenterologist?

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Montezuma Newbie
Montezuma
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I initially thought it was gluten intolerance, but now if I am exposed I am developing hives as well as bloating and diarrhea. My ppc isn't giving any referrals. So which direction do I head first?? The hives are somewhat alarming!:(

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Will your primary doctor do a Celiac blood test?  You could go to a dermatologist and see if they will biopsy next to an active lesion.  If they are rally hives, then it sounds like you might be allergic to something.

Cara in Boston Enthusiast
Cara in Boston
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There is a skin rash associated with gluten called dermatitis herpetiformis . . . google it and see if the pictures look familiar.

 

Our primary care doctor did the initial screening.  When two in the family had positive blood tests, she referred us to a GI.  From there we got diagnosed.

 

An allergist cannot diagnose Celiac.  

 

You may have an allergy (with or without celiac) so you may need to also go to an allergist.

cahill Collaborator
cahill
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In my quest to find out what was wrong with me  I saw both a GI doc and an allergist.

 

 

 With hives I would consider an allergist the first step.You could  to be allergic to wheat/gluten.

 

 

 

An allergy to wheat / gluten ( as any allergy )can be life threatening .

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