CindyLF

I would also like to mention that taking vitamin and mineral supplements helps to restore those that have been depleted by the disease. Especially B12, D3, magnesium and potassium.

Diagnosed at 68. I had all of the symptoms you describe and more. Numbness in hands, brain fog, sensitivity to sound and light, weight loss, extremely painful mouth sores, numbness on tip of tongue, panic attacks, severe depression, anxiety, insomnia, intrusive thoughts... the list was endless. I'm now 71 and after three years of a strict gluten-free...

With a strict gluten free diet, you will eventually get better and the anxiety will definitely lessen. I was so sick, physically and mentally, that I could barely function. The worst part for me was the anxiety and depression. I learned that gluten not only affects the digestive system, but causes inflammation throughout the body, including the brain. Continue...

A Dermatologist can diagnose DH by doing a skin biopsy. When you call for the appointment, ask what you need to do in advance of the appointment. I wish you well. As an aside, I have Celiac Disease, as does my son and two of his daughters (my granddaughters). My daughter with DH has never had stomach/digestive issues. My point is, gluten intolerance...

Please research Dermatitis Herpetiformis. My daughter has it and eliminating all gluten (wheat, rye, barley) is critical. DH is associated with Celiac Disease.