Facial Swellings Revisited

[Indigo - Brighton -UK]

I wanted to post in case any one else has similar symptoms. I have facial swellings which have improved slowly with a low gluten and then coeliac diet. After finding about iodine and DH on this website I stopped using my sea water nose spray and after this the swellings cleared up completely.

I am now 90% sure they are an unusual variation or pehaps unknown version of DH.

I have also received a diagnosis of gilberts syndrome when my bilirubin levels were high during a period of bad asthma combined with sweats and aches. I am seriously wondering if this was triggered by a visit into my local bakery.

I have changed my asthma medication to a montelukast - which certainly improves my breathing and rhinitus although I am worried about side effects mainly as I suffer from thes a lot but also because it has lactose in it. (when will drug companies learn? I intend to write to them when I get a chance)

I feel like I now have a much better picture of my health and although I have been unable to get a coeliac diagnosis I am sure I am coeliac (like my sister) and that there are other family members with gilberts syndrome and the problems linked to it.

[r0ckah0l1c]

I think I might know what you are talking about? I consumed chocolate flavored carnation instant breakfast before realizing that it was the only flavor NOT gluten free and later that night noticed several quarter sized red/purple swelling spots along my jawline and was completely freaked out. I noticed it happening yet again about a week later after taking a bite of my friend's slim jim. Is that what happens to you?

[glutenfreejenny]

My neck looks swollen. Could that be from celiac disease?? Is that what you're talking about?

[ravenwoodglass]

My neck looks swollen. Could that be from celiac disease?? Is that what you're talking about?

Have you had this checked out by your doctor? Swelling in the neck areas could be from a number of things some of which could be gluten related. It should be evaluated by your physician to be on the safe side.

[DDD]

I know exactly what you are talking about. When I eat gluten or dairy or aspertame, one of the side effects are painful bumps along my jawline. It looks like a pimple, but it's not. I think it's just my body releasing the toxins of what I ate. My aunt gets them too. It looks and feels awful and it's definitely a side effect of gluten for me.

I bet people who suffer from acne would benefit from going gluten free. If only omitting food from your diet was as profitable as harmful drugs