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I used to think about getting cosmetic surgery from the swelling too (and I am pretty young, 27). But, as the swelling has diminished my skin has tightened back up. Also, I my derm prescribed me retin A cream to improve the integrity of the skin that was swelling and it looks much better. Things that have helped with my swelling are decreasing sugar intake...

I also woke up every morning with an extremely swollen face before going gluten-free. I have been gluten-free for about a year now and the swelling has improved about 90% but is still there (mostly around my eyes...so embarrassing, however, if I eat any gluten then the swelling returns fully. I suspect dairy might be an issue for me also and am about to eliminate...

About 20 min after eating gluten my hands feel puffy. Thats always the first sign. Then, my stomach starts gurgling and I get really gassy. Sometimes, I start to feel like I can't see quite right and I am high or something (Brain fog?). About 2 hours later I get really bloated and it hurts. I wake up the following morning with a swollen face and swollen eyelids...

Mari, Have you been able to pinpoint what is causing your eyes to swell up in the morning? How long have you been off gluten for? I guess the reason I thought it was from gluten is because of the decrease I have seen in the puffiness every day since going gluten-free. But, I am definitely willing to explore more options and other areas as a source of the...

Hello! Since I was a teenager, I have woken up EVERY morning with swollen eyelids (top and bottom), and sacs of fluid underneath my eyes. I tried for years to figure out why, but the only possibility came down to a slight allergy to dust mites. I have hardwood floors, cover my beds with dust mite covers, sleep with silk bedding, have a hepa air purifier,...