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ARCHIVED Newbie Feeling Desperate. How Long Before I See Improvement?
hammbone replied to BeckyB.'s topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
When I told my regular doctor about my thoughts of there being a correlation between my joint pains and an outbreak of blisters, I'm pretty sure she thought I was crazy...but in my mind there was no question. I've tried several of the beers, and haven't cared for them. They tend to be sweet to my taste buds...not something I care for in a beer. I'll... -
I found a great doctor in that he recognized the symptoms for what they were (blister rash), and got the tests done to get a diagnosis. It is a Dermatology clinic, "Advanced Dermatology and Skin Center"...and actually it was the Physician's Assistant (PA) named Jim. Bad part is they don't take most HMO insurance.
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ARCHIVED Newbie Feeling Desperate. How Long Before I See Improvement?
hammbone replied to BeckyB.'s topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Thanks for the input and support. I will go to the link and post the Doc info. The Pizza incedent was an eye opener for two reasons...one, just the speed and intensity of onset of blisters after eating it, but second was the automatic response I had to someone coming up and saying, "hey, want some pizza?" Without thinking I said yes and ate a piece before... -
ARCHIVED Newbie Feeling Desperate. How Long Before I See Improvement?
hammbone replied to BeckyB.'s topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Hi all...new here. This line of information has answered most of my questions. Short history, hand the "rash" for nearly 2 years before a dermatologist knew what he was looking at, ran the test and biopsy. So at least then (last November) i had a diagnosis and some direction...but my mind needed several weeks to accept it all...sort of a grieving process...
