Dh And Stress?

[Cherry Tart]

Hello! Just wondering if anyone has encountered DH breakouts caused by stress? I've been strictly gluten-free for almost 5 years. After starting the diet, my horrible DH went away. I would get a mild breakout every once in a great while from being glutened. However, I have experienced moderate breakouts on both of my shoulders for the past couple of months. What started as two little patches is starting to slowly trail down my arms. I'm just fearful that it's going to get worse. I've been careful on the diet, however, I've been under tremendous stress for several months (2 deaths in the family + my Dad being in the hospital - he was FINALLY diagnosed w/ Celiac).

Has anyone had a similar experience w/ DH and stress? I hope I'm not the only special one out there

Thanks in advance and have a great weekend!

[KimmyJ]

Hello! Just wondering if anyone has encountered DH breakouts caused by stress? I've been strictly gluten-free for almost 5 years. After starting the diet, my horrible DH went away. I would get a mild breakout every once in a great while from being glutened. However, I have experienced moderate breakouts on both of my shoulders for the past couple of months. What started as two little patches is starting to slowly trail down my arms. I'm just fearful that it's going to get worse. I've been careful on the diet, however, I've been under tremendous stress for several months (2 deaths in the family + my Dad being in the hospital - he was FINALLY diagnosed w/ Celiac).

Has anyone had a similar experience w/ DH and stress? I hope I'm not the only special one out there

Thanks in advance and have a great weekend!

Before I was diagnosed with DH I felt like it would get worse when I was stressed. Now I only seem to have breakouts when I get glutened by accident. That' hasn't happened very much, so I'm not sure if stress on top of the glutening would make a difference. Sorry I can't be of more help, but I'm pretty sure it got worse the more stressed I got before going gluten-free. GL - it sure is a pain to deal with! I hope you fgure out what's causing your outbreaks!

[Ukbird]

Hi,

My DH started last year. I was on a light air craft that hit a storm and just fell out of the sky. WE all thought we were dead! The day after my rash started, spots on both legs and blisters on my toes. I think it definately was a stress reaction.

[jparsick84]

Yes, and remember that stress does funny things to ones' body. During finals, I always have a bit of DH outbreak that goes away when I turn in the last paper.

Also, heat can make it worse - sweat getting into the creases on your knees & elbows, etc.