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I originally had it on my face and scalp. (22 years ago) First biopsy with dermatologist came back as folliculitis. Then when I had a new outbreak on my upper back, she was able to remove a nice clean blister and we got the diagnosis of DH. She started me on Dapsone (100mg/day) and gluten free diet. Now I take 25-50 mg/day. My understanding at the time...
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ARCHIVED Has anyone found anything that works?
elefky replied to This sucks.'s topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
I was diagnosed with DH in 1995. I don't remember how long it took to clear up after going gluten-free, I was taking 100 mg Dapsone, now I take 25-50. The only true treatment is being gluten-free. Iodine will not cause a flareup but it can aggravate one. I don't mind continuing the Dapsone. It helps with the occasional slip. But I am as close to... -
ARCHIVED DH, Dapsone, anemia and dermatologist?
elefky replied to FranDaMan's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
After 21 years, I still take Dapsone daily. My dermatologist requires blood test annually. Besides being gluten-free, try avoiding iodine. It doesn't cause a flare-up but it can aggravate one. Don't use iodized salt and avoid shellfish. -
ARCHIVED Positive Dx for DH but Dapsone not helping?
elefky replied to Ginny757's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
I was diagnosed with DH 21 years ago. I don't remember exactly how long it took to heal. As the previous poster said, avoid iodine. If you use salt, do not use iodized salt. Avoid shellfish. Make sure you are eating 100% gluten free. Be very careful. Even now, I don't always know what I am reacting to because the reaction is not immediate. But... -
ARCHIVED Support Groups In Nyc
elefky replied to alucard4545's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Try this Open Original Shared Link It's a New York City meetup group. Also if Nassau County might work for you - there is a meeting of a Long Island support group on Monday Oct 10 at 7:00 at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola. Dr Peter Green will be speaking. Open Original Shared Link for more info -
ARCHIVED Looking For Flourless Chocolate Cake
elefky replied to waterlily-'s topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
I haven't tried this yet: Chocolate Cake (Adventures in a glutenfree kitchen) from Simply Tempting, second edition, p. 120 (instructions slightly modified) -
I have heard that there can be some issues with gluten free dental materials. I have to have a root canal and new crown work. Does anyone know what I have to ask the dentists about? Thanks for any info
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ARCHIVED Question About Chebe Bread Mix
elefky replied to Monklady123's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
A couple of years ago there was a very long thread on this forum regarding Brazilian Cheese bread that was a homemade version of the Chebe mix. You might be able to do a search for it -
ARCHIVED What's The Bread That's Inedible But Makes Good Stuffing?
elefky replied to luvs2eat's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
I guess I'm the only one who doesn't mind ener-g bread. I buy the "light tapioca" and now they have a new "corn loaf". It's not corn bread but a light bread. When you look at the calorie counts on most gluten-free breads, it's very difficult to fit into a Weight Watchers plan. The light tapioca is about 90 cal (I think) and on WW it counts as 1 point... -
There is a new restaurant in Long Beach, La Bottega 36 E Park Ave., 516-442-0982. When I noticed that there is a restaurant by the same name in Oceanside, I looked them up on line thinking that they might be a chain. Their website is not finished but the Long Beach location said that they can make gluten-free panini. I called and they said yes. I immediately...
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Call one of Mario Batali's restaurants. I think he does gluten-free at each of them
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Also, for casual (fast food but very good) on A1A (Collins Ave) in Sunny Isles - POLLO TROPICAL check their website, it's grilled chicken, almost all their stuff is safe. Great to take to the beach too (I've been to Sunny Isles for a few vacations)
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Chain restaurants - Carrabfa's carrabbas.com , Outback (there's always an outback around), PF Changs (there is one on Biscayne Blvd pfchangs.com Pizza Fusion (they use Still Riding Pizza's crust) Lame Advertisement I have heard that The Melting Pot in some locations does Gluten free but I have never tried it. There is one on Biscayne. check...
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I'm with those that say eat before and bring a small snack. I think it's inappropriate to bring a "lunchbox" to an affair unless you are VERY close to the hosts and they understand. Eat before you go, eat a little something in the car, take small things in your bag (nuts, snackbar, raisins) and have something in the car waiting for you for the ride home...
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Can anyone recommend any safe restaurants in the DC area? Going for a weekend in June. Thanks
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ARCHIVED Good Gluten Free Bagels Or English Muffins...
elefky replied to mindiloo's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
I don't like to wait either so I usually take 2-3 of her bagels or English muffins, bake them and THEN wrap them individually and freeze them. They reheat very well. -
Pizza Fusion 1013 N Federal Hwy phone 954-358-5353 uses "Still Riding Pizza"'s crusts.
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I've been on Dapsone for 12 years. No problems. Doctor runs blood tests every 6 months. I take 50mg per day.
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ARCHIVED Heaven Mills Bakery
elefky replied to savvvyseller's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I've tried the chalah (good) and the hamentaschen (also good) Jandi's in Oceanside carries them -
ARCHIVED Trader Joe Gluten Free Ginger Snaps
elefky replied to EG+FC's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I prefer Pamela's ginger snaps. Taste more like what I remember Nabisco to be. -
ARCHIVED Long Island Restaurants
elefky replied to blondebombshell's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
CAFE FORMAGGIO on Old Country Rd in Carle Place gluten-free pizza and pasta -
ARCHIVED Df Whipped Cream Substitute
elefky replied to Sweetfudge's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Try RichWhip Frozen non-dairy topping. It's casein-free, but does contain soy. Check rich-seapack.com Also Kineret non-dairy whipped topping -
A non-gluten-free friend of mine mentioned that she heard a gluten-free kosher restaurant advertised in Great Neck (NY). Does anyone here have any info on this? Thanks
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ARCHIVED Cafe Formaggio - Gluten Free Pizza
elefky replied to Ms. Celiac's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
It is the same as Villa Milano. They both use Still Riding Pizza. So does Plum Pizza. Check the website for Still Riding Pizza stillridingpizza.com