Jump to content
  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):
  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Strange Place For A Rash?


ssteen

Recommended Posts

ssteen Newbie

I have a question and I hope someone else can help.

I have been reading all of the post but don't seem to have found any that are similiar to mine.

I have been diagnosed with DH, my passed away last year and in researching DH, found out about celiacs and was tested for both.

The problem is I get an uncontrollable itchy rash around my belly button, has anyone else experienced this?

I don't know if its the DH or nerves or what.

Thanks


Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):



Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):



RiceGuy Collaborator

I don't believe there is any "usual" place for DH to occur. This site has articles on it though, so hopefully you can see how the description compares with your symptoms. Click the site index link on the left hand side of the page and follow the links from there.

I hope you get the answers you need.

ravenwoodglass Mentor
I have a question and I hope someone else can help.

I have been reading all of the post but don't seem to have found any that are similiar to mine.

I have been diagnosed with DH, my passed away last year and in researching DH, found out about celiacs and was tested for both.

The problem is I get an uncontrollable itchy rash around my belly button, has anyone else experienced this?

I don't know if its the DH or nerves or what.

Thanks

It's maddening isn't it? Mine used to blister and peel. One thought, before diagnosis I was very sensitive to the nickel in many jeans buttons and snaps. I also would get rashes from watches and rings etc. If this sounds like you one remedy for me with the jeans issue was high waisted undergarments or a small fabic patch over the metal on the inside of pants.

ssteen Newbie

So in other words, if you have DH or Celiacs, this can come out when you wear jewelry also, like gold?

Thats a great idea, maybe that is where the rash is coming from.

I also get itchy blisters around my fingers where I wear rings.

Thanks for the reply

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):
  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      133,352
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748

    Beth Ramsey
    Newest Member
    Beth Ramsey
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):
  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.6k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):
  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • par18
      Thanks for the reply. 
    • Scott Adams
      What you’re describing is actually very common, and unfortunately the timing of the biopsy likely explains the confusion. Yes, it is absolutely possible for the small intestine to heal enough in three months on a strict gluten-free diet to produce a normal or near-normal biopsy, especially when damage was mild to begin with. In contrast, celiac antibodies can stay elevated for many months or even years after gluten removal, so persistently high antibody levels alongside the celiac genes and clear nutrient deficiencies strongly point to celiac disease, even if you don’t feel symptoms. Many people with celiac are asymptomatic but still develop iron and vitamin deficiencies and silent intestinal damage. The lack of immediate symptoms makes it harder emotionally, but it doesn’t mean gluten isn’t harming you. Most specialists would consider this a case of celiac disease with a false-negative biopsy due to early healing rather than “something else,” and staying consistently gluten-free is what protects you long-term—even when your body doesn’t protest right away.
    • Scott Adams
      Yes, I meant if you had celiac disease but went gluten-free before screening, your results would end up false-negative. As @trents mentioned, this can also happen when a total IGA test isn't done.
    • Seaperky
      I found at Disney springs and Disney they have specialist that when told about dietary restrictions they come and talk to you ,explain cross contamination measures tsken and work with you on choices. Its the one place I dont worry once I've explained I have celiac disease.  Thier gluten free options are awesome.
    • Churley
      Have you tried Pure Encapsulations supplements? This is a brand my doctor recommends for me. I have no issues with this brand.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.