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Itchy No Rash

phillyjesse

By phillyjesse
in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

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phillyjesse Newbie
phillyjesse
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Hi friends -- for the past 10 years or so have had an intense itch without a visible rash that doctors have had no explanation for, but recently when I read something about gluten and itching I cut out wheat and other gluten products for my diet and it has helped a lot, tho not yielded completely, but it's only been a couple months with some lapses.

Does this sound viable to you as Celiac-related or is a visible rash basically necessary? Also suffering from extreme fatigue and other related conditions although I am also dealing with past Lyme disease so those types of symptoms in particular might be hard to separate out (however the itchiness far outdates the Lyme symptoms).

Any advice you have is extremely appreciated, I'm having trouble finding good doctors and knowledgeable people on my condition.

Many thanks,

Jesse

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fedora Enthusiast
fedora
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I itched A TON with no visible rash on huge sections of my body. It goes away when I don't eat gluten

phillyjesse Newbie
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I itched A TON with no visible rash on huge sections of my body. It goes away when I don't eat gluten

How long did it take for the itching to stop once you went 100% gluten-free?

Do you also not eat foods that are manufactured on the same equipment etc. as wheat?

Do you also have problems with dairy and other allergens, or just gluten?

Thank you!!! THanks!!

J

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I don't remember clearly, but it started to go away within the first week. I went from itching ALL the time to barely itching. I do still itch more than most people probably, but they may be just my make up. I have sensitive skin in general- very fair, sunburn easily, react to chemical soaps, etc.

I also itch if I eat too much sugar, like around halloween.

The only other food problem I know for sure I have is with nuts, but they give me D, not itching.

phillyjesse Newbie
phillyjesse
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Yes I'm also fair skinned etc. That's interesting about sugar -- I think I am having a similar reaction, I thought I was just imagining it but I guess it could be any sugar -- not just gluten products -- that is making me itch.

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Constant itching 24 hours a day was one of my symptoms prior to diagnosis. After I went gluten free it was much better, but did not completely resolve until I eliminated gluten containing body products and shampoos. Within a very short time after eliminating those, the itch totally resolved.

I get the itch back anytime I get cc'd. I have to be careful with things like fritos or other foods which are manufactured on shared lines.

I have not noticed any itching due to sugar. I am also fair skinned, and my skin is very reactive to chemicals and such.

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