Dh And Iodine Contrast

[ThisGalsGlutenFree]

Has anyone who experiences the DH rash had a CT scan with contrast? My doctor ordered one for me, and when I realized that the contrast is iodine based, I headed straight here to ask around. I was not properly diagnosed with DH rash after my celiac diagnosis, but my doctor strongly suspected that's the kind of rash I had, since it occurred around the time of my celiac disease diagnosis and cleared since adopting the gluten-free diet. I had a small bit of rash breakout after eating some seaweed snacks. I read that those with DH rash often need to avoid iodine, so I have since then.

 

Has anyone with DH had this type of procedure done? An imaging tech at the center where I'm having my scan said that there's a pre-medicating protocol for those with allergies to iodine. I don't understand the DH rash/iodine connection, so does anyone know if premedicating would be effective? Anyone with experience with this out there?

 

Thanks!

 

ThisGalsGlutenFree

[ravenwoodglass]

Do have a talk with your doctor about this concern. You'll need to know what the premedicating is and whether it is for allergies to iodine or whether it is a different form of contrast without iodine. Celiac isn't an allergy so don't know if that protocol would help. Years ago my doctor scheduled my CT specifically without the iodine because of my DH but I don't know if the iodine is a serious concern or not.  They may have developed new contrast materials that are iodine free since then.