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Hello, I had my much anticipated derm appt today. She did not perceive the rash to be DH related, as it is not the "classical" presentation. ( Big blisters on the the normal areas.) I know, anecdotally from reading that that is not true. She took a biopsy from my back (ouch) in a rashy area. Would not consider, at this time, taking a sample also from...

Hi, Just thought I would update on my gluten-free progress. It hasn't been too difficult to be gluten-free at home. My husband does most of the cooking, he doesn't believe that the rash could be gluten but is humoring me until I get this rash figured out. He thinks that I am reacting to the "pig" medicine (I am on Armour thyroid). In the meantime...

Other symptons of DH I forgot to mention are roving joint pain (burns rather that aches) and anemia. Right now, since tha rash started, my hip joint burns, sometimes takes my breath away. Julie

Mother1, I am wandering around in the kitchen trying to figure out what I can eat! I have rice that is processed on machinery that also processes wheat. Is that a good enough start? I found a gluten-free packet of soup from Thai kitchen. Processed I know, but I'm hungary. How did you know that the immunizations triggered your DH? Did your DH present...

Hi, Thanks for your helpful replies. The two triggers I can come with are the B12 shots with preservatives, or on accidental overdose of iodine. I am not sure if what I have is DH or just hives. Can DH present as hives? It is driving me nuts! The rash is still spreading, so that it seems like it is hives, but I don't know what the cause is. Can...

Thank you for the replies. They were both helpful. It does sometimes feel as if I have tiny blisters that pop. I saw a family practice M.D. today. He had no idea what is causing the rash. He had never heard of celiac related rash. He recommended Sarna cream, or prescription strength hydrocortisone. Do you have experience with either of those taking...

Hello, Another "do I have DH rash" question. I know it is hard to figure out symptoms over the internet, without seeing the rash. But here is my story: I am on armour thyroid for hypothyroid, and hydrocortisone for low adrenals. I take vitamins as I can remember. About six weeks ago I started giving myself b!2 shots. I do this because it is cheaper...