Tim (DH Poster Boy)
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Reactions other than gluten?
Tim (DH Poster Boy) replied to Zepplyn's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Cross-reactivity is definitely a "thing." Was buying items made at a "Gluten Free Bakery" operated by 5 brothers with celiac disease in their family. It was early on after being diagnosed with DH so I was never sure what was making me react. Finally got a blood test done for sensitivity to foods that cause one's body to react as if gluten were ingested... -
Topical Itch Relief - other than Dapson
Tim (DH Poster Boy) replied to MinNYC's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
I buy Epsom Salt in 50lb. bags 4 at a time to get the free shipping - the UPS guy/gal hates me on those days... Six cups or more in a tub of warm - medium hot water. Use the end (the roughest part) of a loofah to remove scaly skin/scabs. Soak for at least an hour in the salt water. I've read that the antibodies created in the dh process are stored in... -
ARCHIVED Dapsone ~ Members Taking Dapsone Please Respond.
Tim (DH Poster Boy) replied to sisterlynr's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Still eating gluten with DH ... can't fathom it. It takes two things to create DH - celiac disease, ie. your own body producing gluten antibodies when gluten is consumed, and iodine. Eliminate the iodine in your diet the rash will subside...unfortunately you will probably cook off your thyroid. I'd rather eliminate the gluten. Any doctor that tells...
