Possible DH after night of pizza and beer?

[Leugim23]

I'm a 26 y/o male living with controlled HIV and never had any rash or intestinal issues until I had to stop my medication for 15 days. When I went back on it, the morning after I felt how my back and most joints cracked and popped to only have them sore and pain a few days later. As with my current diagnosis, anything could happen especially if you interrupt the treatment. 

 

I had been feeling a bit exhausted and wasnt completley gluten free when I was invited to a party and ate some yummy pizza and delicious beer. The next morning i woke up to what I assume is DH in different parts of my body. Also had diarrhea (before the diarrhea I had a bit of constipation)

 

I've read enough to see DH may very much be my issue, but my current concern is:

 

1. How quickly do your rashes come and go? 

Mine comes and goes so quickly and its leterally all over except my feet and genital area. (Thank god)

2. Since I'm adhering to a Auto/immune Paleo diet as of 3 days, should I also look out for less Iodine?

Also I've noticed my heartbeat has gone up, not sure if it has been due to stress or lack of sleep since I have been so caught up with my new job as a Flight attendant and its a very demanding, plus now this rash that has been waking me up from the itch!  But I've noticed as my heartbeat intensifies so does my Dh and my body just feels hot all over! 

I cant't wait to see my doctors but am so afraid to skip work and go back to my town (where I can get medica coverage) but will be able on the 22nd! 

Also,

3. Can Naturopaths prescribe Dapsone? I have an appointment when I get back home with one, seeing that my Main doctor is basically an ass%$@#.

I know every person is different but I just want to be enlightened on tendencies! 

Thank you all in advance!!!

 

[kareng]

I am not sure how you jumped to DH?  I would think it is more likely a reaction to not taking your regular medicine.  Check with your doctors about the side effects of taking and stopping and starting your medicines.

 

 I would hope a doctor would not prescribe dapsone to someone who has not been diagnosed with celiac and DH.  To diagnose you with DH, a dermatologist will biopsy the skin next to an active lesion.

[squirmingitch]

Have you been diagnosed with celiac disease? Your statement, "I had been feeling a bit exhausted and wasnt completley gluten free" implies that you were supposed to be gluten free?????

If you have not been dx'd with celiac, then I fail to understand why you're suddenly thinking you have the dh rash.

Ditto what Karen said.