Celiac Confused

[CrazyCorgiLady]

Hi my name is robyn & I am trying to figure out where my body stands at this time.

I know I have gluten sensitivity but that is the extent of my knowledge.

The basic symptoms:

Migraines

diaherra

vomiting

stomach cramps

constipation

energy loss

was told by my doc that my joint pain was due to allergic arthritis.

Well I was talking to my sister about a rash I had & she had mentioned that a patient of hers with celiac develops a rash when she eats bad.

I am not going to lie, i am my own worst enemy. I constantly choose tasty food over my health. I have no will power or discipline.

I occasionally get a rash that resembles prickly heat (its texas, not uncommon) it doesnt spread like poison ivy but does grow in size. Takes a couple months to clear up no matter what I put on it. The itching is AWFUL! I am currently experiencing another rash but of a different kind. It starts as a whelt. Again doesnt spread by contact but grows. They pop up out of no where. I currently have one on my face, arm, butt, foot, & the worst my leg. I know what the basic bug bites look like (again, texas just keeps on giving) this just doesnt fit that bill.

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I know this isnt a doctors office but what I guess im looking for is ur thoughts & stories. Info is king & im trying to understand what I am dealing with.

So give me what ya got

[cyclinglady]

Sorry, I can not diagnose the rash. I do not have DH (celiac rash). You could get tested for celiac disease. Also, check our our DH section. Here are the tests:

-tTG IgA and tTG IgG

-DGP IgA and DGP IgG

-EMA IgA

-total serum IgA and IgG (control test)

-AGA IGA and AGA IgG - older and less reliable tests largely replace by the DGP tests

-endoscopic biopsy - make sure at least 6 samples are taken

-skin biopsy taken adjacent to the eruption (if you have a rash)

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Welcome to the forum and let us know how it goes!