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Getting Ready To Fast

DebNC84

By DebNC84
in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

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DebNC84 Apprentice
DebNC84
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i just want to vent - I have DH - I've managed to do real well since June of 2007 with only a couple mild outbreaks... I have now spent the last 3 weeks itching like a fiend and breaking out all over the place. something is "getting" me and I can't pin point it! I think i'm going to go on a fast - nothing but water for a few days and knock this crap out of my system - I could scream... really. ok - aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhH! did anyone hear that?

thanks for listening. :) It helps to know someone understands.

Debbie

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I can understand your frustration. Those blasted little sores can be a bear and they do last for such a long time. Perhaps instead of starving yourself you could go for a bit with just naturally gluten free foods. Do check all stuff that you come into contact with. It may not be something you are eating but something that you are putting on your skin or feeding a pet. If your significant other isn't gluten free even a kiss can get you. I seemed to even have problems when using household cleaning stuff, since I have no time or inclination to check household cleaning products I learned the hard way to always wear rubber gloves when I dust or use a bathroom cleaner. Check your makeup, shampoos, any art supplies you use or household remodeling stuff. I hope this clears for you soon.

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I can understand your frustration. Those blasted little sores can be a bear and they do last for such a long time. Perhaps instead of starving yourself you could go for a bit with just naturally gluten free foods. Do check all stuff that you come into contact with. It may not be something you are eating but something that you are putting on your skin or feeding a pet. If your significant other isn't gluten free even a kiss can get you. I seemed to even have problems when using household cleaning stuff, since I have no time or inclination to check household cleaning products I learned the hard way to always wear rubber gloves when I dust or use a bathroom cleaner. Check your makeup, shampoos, any art supplies you use or household remodeling stuff. I hope this clears for you soon.

Thanks for your suggestions - what happened was I got very comfortable with the fact that I was doing so well and before I knew it I was changing all kinds of products... hair (switched to Dove) - laundry detergent (bought some arm&hammer) - different brand of butter & sugar (generic butter & dixie crystals)- eating things I was pretty sure I wasn't supposed like lays potato chips -

I'm really thinking it was the new laundry detergent - but I'm not sure. So I'm going to rewash all my clothes today - I don't do a lot of cleaning... really - I hate it - so I think I would know if it was the cleaning products. but I should check just in case. since 07 when I would have a small attack - it would only last a couple days and go away- maybe I would have a small breakout but the cream I use would usually make them go away - this time it's constant and progressive - makes me think it's something I'm getting into daily - suspecting also the sugar i'm putting in my coffee - but dixie crystals is supposed to be gluten-free - I'm super sensitive and will have a flare up it seems from the slightest contamination -

I'll take your advice and go strict - no seasons - nothing processed - straight clean food and we'll see - Thanks again - I just needed someone to talk to. :)

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Thanks for your suggestions - what happened was I got very comfortable with the fact that I was doing so well and before I knew it I was changing all kinds of products... hair (switched to Dove) - laundry detergent (bought some arm&hammer) - different brand of butter & sugar (generic butter & dixie crystals)- eating things I was pretty sure I wasn't supposed like lays potato chips -

I'm really thinking it was the new laundry detergent - but I'm not sure. So I'm going to rewash all my clothes today - I don't do a lot of cleaning... really - I hate it - so I think I would know if it was the cleaning products. but I should check just in case. since 07 when I would have a small attack - it would only last a couple days and go away- maybe I would have a small breakout but the cream I use would usually make them go away - this time it's constant and progressive - makes me think it's something I'm getting into daily - suspecting also the sugar i'm putting in my coffee - but dixie crystals is supposed to be gluten-free - I'm super sensitive and will have a flare up it seems from the slightest contamination -

I'll take your advice and go strict - no seasons - nothing processed - straight clean food and we'll see - Thanks again - I just needed someone to talk to. :)

You can still have seasonings, just use McCormick single ingredient spices and you should be okay. I agree it sounds like something you are getting on a regualr basis. The Arm and Hammer for sensitive skin is for sure okay, it is the only detergent I use. You going about things the right way, it is tough with DH but eventually those pesky antibodies will leave again. Lays for me are like playing Russian Roulette, you may have found your culprit right there. What I do when I suspect something is drop it and then try it again after I am better. Sometimes that helps figure it out. I would agree to drop that brand of sugar, go with an organic even a raw sugar for a bit and then try the crystals again. Sugar should be gluten free but I seem to have had a CC issue with a large container of that brand. I thought it was great cause it came in a reusable plastic canister but I ended up giving it away. I still don't know for sure if that was it because I chose not to challenge it later. I do hope you figure it out soon.

Sometimes we do need to vent and that is perfectly okay. Feel free to PM if you need or want to.

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WELL - it turned out it my Dixie Crystals sugar that was causing my skin reaction - it took a few days but when I removed that particular sugar from my daily intake (in my coffee) I got better. AMAZING! I need to be more careful and always on my guard.

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So glad you figured it out!!

I too use Dove for my hair and A&H sensitive for the laundry with NO problems. :)

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So glad you figured it out!!

I too use Dove for my hair and A&H sensitive for the laundry with NO problems. :)

i'm not so smart after all - it wasn't the sugar. I started having issues again and thought it was something else... now I'm almost positive it was my coffee filters... duh! never thought about it. I always make sure to by bounty and charmin but I NEVER considered my filters - not one time!!

maybe because I have not had any issues for over a year and just didn't get that deep... I got a new package a few weeks back and i've used about half of them - the timeline is perfect..

going to buy a washable filter and probably a new coffee maker today - sigh.

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