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Dealing With Psoriais...is It Because Of Gluten?


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justjacqueline Newbie

Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum. I have had psoriasis since I was 11. During each of my 3 pregnancies the psoriasis would get sooooo much better. It was still there, but just in my scalp. After the pregnancies, watch out! It returned and always twice as bad. :/

I decided to go gluten free. I didn't have a lot to lose by doing this except hopefully psoriasis and some weight

It's been going well, definitely not as hard as I thought. I've been at it for a solid week, no glutten at all.

My psoriasis is improving, however now I am afflicted with a red bumpy rash over my entire body. It itches like MAD! Is this a crisis healing? Has anyone ever experienced this? I have also read about the celiac rash, but being that I have not had gluten and I don't think I have celiac disease why would I have that?

Help!


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Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum. I have had psoriasis since I was 11. During each of my 3 pregnancies the psoriasis would get sooooo much better. It was still there, but just in my scalp. After the pregnancies, watch out! It returned and always twice as bad. :/

I decided to go gluten free. I didn't have a lot to lose by doing this except hopefully psoriasis and some weight

It's been going well, definitely not as hard as I thought. I've been at it for a solid week, no glutten at all.

My psoriasis is improving, however now I am afflicted with a red bumpy rash over my entire body. It itches like MAD! Is this a crisis healing? Has anyone ever experienced this? I have also read about the celiac rash, but being that I have not had gluten and I don't think I have celiac disease why would I have that?

Help!

it could be a detoxing effect or it could be dermatitus herpetiformis. I'd keep an eye on it. If it continues to bother you you might want to get it tested.

Juliebove Rising Star

Gluten is not a problem for me. I have had psoriasis but currently free of it. What helps me is using just water in the shower or a moisturizing bath product (Dove shower wash) if needed. I also take Turmeric.

MelindaLee Contributor

I've had psoriasis as long as I can remember. I have been gluten-free since August and haven't noticed a bit change. I can't say that it has been a big problem, however, for most of my life. I would have occational flairs but most of the time, I pretty much have been able to ignore it. I am lucky and it is only on my scalp, and doesn't cause me many issues. Since it is autoimmune, however, you may have some relief.

YoloGx Rookie

Another cause for itchiness, with flaky, crusty swollen skin is salicylate sensitivity. Something you might want to look into...

Bea

justjacqueline Newbie

Another cause for itchiness, with flaky, crusty swollen skin is salicylate sensitivity. Something you might want to look into...

Bea

Should I visit an allergist. I have no insurance right now and I can't help but worry about the costs....

Cypressmyst Explorer

Have you gotten the gluten out of your hair/body products? Laundry detergent, hand soap? That is my first thought. Also you may want to give it a few more weeks, it takes a bit of time for the skin issues to resolve and maybe this is just a stage down from the psoriasis?


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justjacqueline Newbie

Have you gotten the gluten out of your hair/body products? Laundry detergent, hand soap? That is my first thought. Also you may want to give it a few more weeks, it takes a bit of time for the skin issues to resolve and maybe this is just a stage down from the psoriasis?

I will have to go over everything. I know my face products are Avon (I'm a rep) so I have checked those. I use Hair One Cleansing Conditioner. I will have to check that. And Dove Winter Care soap although I only use that on my pits and private areas and neck if I work out and sweat alot. The rest of my body I just use good old fashioned water ;) I do have a water softener and purifying system. Not sure if that matters! My vitamins are gluten free. I drink bottled water most of the time. I use Tide on my laundry but didn't even think of gluten being in that? Maybe you guys have experience with some of these products. And I use Dove deoderant. Any suggestions?

justjacqueline Newbie

Gluten is not a problem for me. I have had psoriasis but currently free of it. What helps me is using just water in the shower or a moisturizing bath product (Dove shower wash) if needed. I also take Turmeric.

What form of Tumeric and what are the known benefits? In all my Psoriasis years I have not heard of this but I'd love to hear more :) I know a great recipe with Tumeric ;)

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Should I visit an allergist. I have no insurance right now and I can't help but worry about the costs....

No need to see an allergist. You can just look up salicylic acid online and try going without and see if it helps or not. That is all an allergist would be able to do anyway, have you try it out. There is no test for it otherwise than trial and error. There is info on it called the Feingold Diet--plus just google foods that are salicylic acid free and you should get some lists.

I agree meanwhile, give being without gluten more time to work. Exercise too can help your body detox meanwhile.

cassP Contributor

Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum. I have had psoriasis since I was 11. During each of my 3 pregnancies the psoriasis would get sooooo much better. It was still there, but just in my scalp. After the pregnancies, watch out! It returned and always twice as bad. :/

I decided to go gluten free. I didn't have a lot to lose by doing this except hopefully psoriasis and some weight

It's been going well, definitely not as hard as I thought. I've been at it for a solid week, no glutten at all.

My psoriasis is improving, however now I am afflicted with a red bumpy rash over my entire body. It itches like MAD! Is this a crisis healing? Has anyone ever experienced this? I have also read about the celiac rash, but being that I have not had gluten and I don't think I have celiac disease why would I have that?

Help!

why do you think you dont have Celiac?? the itchy bumps suspiciously sound like DH... my DH didnt first show up untill a few weeks after i went gluten free... the antibodies can stay active FOREVER... mine took 4 months to go away.

also- Psoraisis is almost always related to gluten

Cypressmyst Explorer

Dove and Tide should be gluten free (You may want to double check to be sure). just google the product and gluten free and most times it'll come up.

However Hair One is not.

Ingredient list:

Water (Aqua), Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, CID 157846, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Lame Advertisement Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherr) Bark Extract, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Menthol, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, BHT, Disodium EDTA, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol

Sneaky wheat is in everything! Suave and Dove products are gluten-free as are Desert Essence products.

justjacqueline Newbie

Dove and Tide should be gluten free (You may want to double check to be sure). just google the product and gluten free and most times it'll come up.

However Hair One is not.

Ingredient list:

Water (Aqua), Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, CID 157846, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Lame Advertisement Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherr) Bark Extract, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Menthol, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, BHT, Disodium EDTA, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol

Sneaky wheat is in everything! Suave and Dove products are gluten-free as are Desert Essence products.

GAH! Ugh...I hate going No-Poo as my hair gets oily realllllly fast :( Any suggestions...I know I sell Avon and their stuff is mostly gluten free but I always loved hair one :( ugh!!

justjacqueline Newbie

why do you think you dont have Celiac?? the itchy bumps suspiciously sound like DH... my DH didnt first show up untill a few weeks after i went gluten free... the antibodies can stay active FOREVER... mine took 4 months to go away.

also- Psoraisis is almost always related to gluten

I believe that my psoriasis is probably caused by an intolerance to gluten among my other allergies, but if I had actual Celiac disease wouldn't there be other signs/symptoms? I read that Celiac has symptoms like unexplained weight loss and others...

Possible for it just to show up through my skin? I did develop A LOT of allergies to foods after my third pregnancy.

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much more to read, if you are so inclined....

cassP Contributor

I believe that my psoriasis is probably caused by an intolerance to gluten among my other allergies, but if I had actual Celiac disease wouldn't there be other signs/symptoms? I read that Celiac has symptoms like unexplained weight loss and others...

Possible for it just to show up through my skin? I did develop A LOT of allergies to foods after my third pregnancy.

no not neccesarily- according to the Celiac center at Columbia University- 5 out of 6 Celiacs have no gut symptoms at all.

plus- weight loss & "d" are known as classic symptoms- while many of us on here had "c" and weight gain.

i REALLY think my Dad has it- and he NEVER has stomach issues- EVER. but he has had Psoraisis for years- and anxiety. both his parents slipped into dementia- and i seriously suspect it could have had something to do with Celiac or Gluten Intolerance. there are many Celiacs who have NO stomach OR skin issues- but only Alzeheimer type symptoms...

i hope you continue to investigate this.

justjacqueline Newbie

no not neccesarily- according to the Celiac center at Columbia University- 5 out of 6 Celiacs have no gut symptoms at all.

plus- weight loss & "d" are known as classic symptoms- while many of us on here had "c" and weight gain.

i REALLY think my Dad has it- and he NEVER has stomach issues- EVER. but he has had Psoraisis for years- and anxiety. both his parents slipped into dementia- and i seriously suspect it could have had something to do with Celiac or Gluten Intolerance. there are many Celiacs who have NO stomach OR skin issues- but only Alzeheimer type symptoms...

i hope you continue to investigate this.

I am definitely. I still have this rash. It's awful! My face feels like it's on fire! And on my face, it's more like welps than the little red bumps over the rest of my body. Ugh. Nothing helps...benadryl...prednisone...nothing. I'm sooooooooooooooo miserable, but I have not had gluten...still not going away. Grrrr. Any advice for this? My doctor has also advised me to drop tomatoes completely from my diet. Boo...

cassP Contributor

I am definitely. I still have this rash. It's awful! My face feels like it's on fire! And on my face, it's more like welps than the little red bumps over the rest of my body. Ugh. Nothing helps...benadryl...prednisone...nothing. I'm sooooooooooooooo miserable, but I have not had gluten...still not going away. Grrrr. Any advice for this? My doctor has also advised me to drop tomatoes completely from my diet. Boo...

do u have any thyroid issues??? ive noticed a lot more flushing since i started medication, a few days where my forearms were red bumpy and on fire... idk- your thyroid i think can have a drastic effect on your iodine levels. it's just a guess really-> plus you said it got better when you were pregnant- and i think the thyroid slows down when you're pregnant or doesnt work as efficiently.

im really just thinking out loud.

other food allergies??? or intolerances?? its very strange- i have had 3 very drastic allergic incidences after eating since ive gone gluten free- and to foods that i thought i was fine with... it's weird.

??

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