Possible Dh... What To Do?

[pb321]

Hi all, I am new to the group. I have had an itchy bumpy rash for 2 weeks now. Went to the dermatologist and was told it was an allergic response but that was as far as the MD went. In doing my own research, I believe the rash is DH. I have had a similar rash 2 other times in the past year but this current one is the worst yet.

My question is this... What should be my next course of action? I was going to make an appontment with an allergist/immunologist but maybe I should consider a GI doc.

If anyone has some advice I would really appreciate it.

Thanks, Kim

[cassP]

Hi all, I am new to the group. I have had an itchy bumpy rash for 2 weeks now. Went to the dermatologist and was told it was an allergic response but that was as far as the MD went. In doing my own research, I believe the rash is DH. I have had a similar rash 2 other times in the past year but this current one is the worst yet.

My question is this... What should be my next course of action? I was going to make an appontment with an allergist/immunologist but maybe I should consider a GI doc.

If anyone has some advice I would really appreciate it.

Thanks, Kim

if you think it could be DH, i would suggest you go to a Derm you think is knowledgeable as soon as you can- have them take a biopsy NEXT to the lesion, not on the blister itself- and if that comes back positive- you dont have to do an endoscopy with biopsies. if you really have DH- then that means you have Celiac.

after getting a positive on that- im not sure where you should go next- i guess first touch base with your PCP. if you need help doing the diet you could see a dietician. AND you should also (if you're positive)- get regular bloodwork done with your PCP (including vitamin levels, and thyroid, & iron)... AND- IF you have intestinal issues- maybe you'll want to see a Gi to get checked out. when i first got my Celiac blood tests- i actually got a colonoscopy just to make sure i didnt have anything else going on down there (cause i had issues).

alrighty, good luck

[pb321]

if you think it could be DH, i would suggest you go to a Derm you think is knowledgeable as soon as you can- have them take a biopsy NEXT to the lesion, not on the blister itself- and if that comes back positive- you dont have to do an endoscopy with biopsies. if you really have DH- then that means you have Celiac.

after getting a positive on that- im not sure where you should go next- i guess first touch base with your PCP. if you need help doing the diet you could see a dietician. AND you should also (if you're positive)- get regular bloodwork done with your PCP (including vitamin levels, and thyroid, & iron)... AND- IF you have intestinal issues- maybe you'll want to see a Gi to get checked out. when i first got my Celiac blood tests- i actually got a colonoscopy just to make sure i didnt have anything else going on down there (cause i had issues).

alrighty, good luck

Thanks for the reply. I already went to a derm but she did not seem interested in doing a biopsy. Just told me it was an allergic response. I think I may try another derm. I live in Cleveland and may go to Cleveland clinic for further info.

Thanks, Kim