bellaluna

I'm trying to find the discussion thread about lines in the fingertips as a gluten intolerance symptom. When I type "fingertips" or "finger lines" into the search assistant query box, I get 100-1000 posts, but no way to see where these terms are in the posts. Any suggestions?

Thanks for your response. I will do a search of the forum on this topic.

It seems like obtaining an "official" diagnosis can be challenging, as many people who are symptomatic and respond positively to going gluten-free will often have negative test results. Even the supposedly definitive biopsy is subject to error. That's why I've decided to just try going gluten-free. I am also dairy-free. Vegan, in fact. My diet's pretty clean right now.

It's my understanding that gluten intolerance can produce outward symptoms, but the more insidious internal inflammatory damage may or may not be accompanied by visible symptoms, at least for awhile. What's the general opinion on this?

I have a strong family history on my dad's side, and although I don't have many of the classic symptoms (bloating, gas, pain etc.) I do have a a few that have motivated me to try going gluten free for awhile- in addition to the family history. I have a persistant, bumpy, itchy rash that comes and goes on my legs, buttocks, back and shoulders. My MD says it's dry skin. It's not. Although I DO have exremely dry skin that's not relieved by any amount of lotion, water intake or omega 3 supplementation. The strangest thing though, is the condition of the skin on my fingers and hands. They're "pruney" looking, as if I've been soaking them in water. Especially my fingertip pads. They're covered in crosshatch marks. In fact, this is so pronounced that when I try to produce a fingerprint, the fingerprint is barely visible due to the presence of these lines. I can't wash dishes without wearing gloves because my fingertips become split and painful so easily. Has anyone ever heard of this as a symptom?