moneek

thanks for squashing the conversation and alienating other memebers. (not) I am leaving this forum, for just this reason. I have ideas to contribute, things to discuss, photos to share, but with the obnoxious attitude that prevails here, I am not able to bear more stress.

I only eat at home as well after getting cross-contaminated twice (I think so, anyway); it's difficult socially as most folks just don't really understand. They think, just a little bread, just one cookie, or whatever. I find it's easier to just be a bit isolated at the moment until I feel stronger. .... m

that's encouraging about the relief you got from Dapsone; I will find out on Wednesday if the MDs think it's appropriate for me. Happy 2013!! I hope it's a better year than this one was. ...m

How long were you [or are you] on Dapsone? any side effects? I am leery of that drug. best wishes. moneek.

can you do lactose products? yogurt and kefir are great for nausea and stomach discomfort, and, if not loaded with sugar, etc., have great pro-biotic effect. also, ginger tea. and, yes, your rash looks a lot like mine. .... moneek

I was able to post my photos to photobucket .... unfortunately, they are in reverse order, the first ones, the majority of the pix, are from December 2012; the last ones are of the initial manifestation of the rash back in July 2012, plus a few in between from November, when I actually thought I was getting a bit better. My case is complicated by a...

I am dx'd since October 2012 with DH via skin biopsy, and gluten free since mid-October {don't even ask about Sandy's impact on my crazy life} .... {we lost our home} I am uncertain if I can post any photos, since I'm new to this forum. I was initially treated in September with prednisone for 3 weeks, which mostly cleared the rash; it quickly rebounded...