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Toska503 Newbie
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Are blisters like these a symptom of celiac? I haven’t been able to afford a visit to the dr just yet but after this most recent outbreak of large blisters, I’m going to make it happen. Yesterday I woke up to this particular one and smaller one on my forearm. Today I woke up to one on my hand (which is a new location. In the past they’ve only appeared on my back and arms).  

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You can not diagnose celiac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis based on symptoms.  You would need a skin biopsy or get a celiac disease blood panel.  Both look for antibodies since celiac disease is autoimmune.  If you ask for testing, make sure you do not go gluten free.  No gluten = no antibodies.  

You did not mention unbearable horrible itching.  That is a huge symptom with DH which is also usually bilateral (mirrors both sides of the body, like both elbows).  

 

 

Toska503 Newbie
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I understand that I need to see a doctor for a diagnosis. I’m asking out of curiosity if these particular types of blisters are symptomatic of celiac/DH. They don’t itch until they are healing. When they first appear they are painful. They don’t mirror each other perfectly.  For example, the ones that appeared yesterday are on my upper left arm and right forearm. Today there is a new one on the side of my right hand. 

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cyclinglady Grand Master
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Learn more about DH.  Look at the photos of DH on the internet. 

https://www.beyondceliac.org/celiac-disease/related-conditions/dermatitis-herpetiformis/

Itching is insanely severe for those with DH.  The kind of itch that keeps you awake.  You scratch until you bleed and scar.  

You really want to take medical advice from a total stranger on the internet?  You should see a doctor.  

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I don’t understand why you’re having such a hard time understanding the point of this post. I’ve looked into DH which is what led me to this forum. I’ve posted these photos  to see if these types of blisters are similar to those with DH as the photos on the internet show a wide variety. 
As I’ve stated in the original Post, I haven’t been able to to afford go see a doctor as of yet but that’s the plan :)

cyclinglady Grand Master
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Yes, your blisters could be a symptom of celiac disease.  There are over 200 symptoms of celiac disease that often overlap with other illnesses.  They could also be any of 60 other blistering skin disorders.   Only a doctor can make a diagnosis because you can not rely on symptoms to diagnose celiac disease.  

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