colorado kathy

I've had this problem for quite awhile, too. I was diagnosed w/ DH, so I assumed that is what it was, since the itching is so intense and it will occasionally bleed. I've been gluten-free since Jan. 23 and everything has been much better, except the scalp and ears (which were the worst). I know it takes months for the diet to work completely, but you all...

So does that mean most Mary Kay products are off limits? I've been using their lipstick. Kathy

I've been reading where a number of people have had heart arrythmias w/celiac. Would anyone be willing to share what kinds of problems they've had and what the treatment was? Thanks - Kathy

Yes, that's what I was told. More misinformation! I'm glad it wasn't true.

I had one biopsy that was "inconclusive" and another one about 6 months later that was positive. At that time I was told the gluten-free diet would take 7 years before it would work and even then, it was questionable if it would help at all. I felt like you did - I thought I couldn't change my lifestyle for the rest of my life and I was pretty angry. So...

Yes, I have been anemic for several years, altho a recent CBC shows me to be in a normal range, so I'm going to try to go off the iron for 3 months and see if I can maintain the count. Re: nails - mine have gotten horrible the past year - short, soft, break easily and they difficult to file - almost squishy. Maybe that will change, too?

I'm another one to count w/long eyelashes. That's very odd and it would be fascinating to know more about why this is a common thing. My lashes always bump against my sunglasses (I also wear contacts to avoid the daily hassles) and I've found Oakleys work pretty well. However my hair started falling out about 18 mo. ago - I was sure I'd be bald by now...

Although I was diagnosed w/DH several years ago, I chose not to take the Dapsone at that time - wasn't thrilled w/ the side effects. As an FYI, I started the gluten free diet about 8 weeks ago and within 1 week, I noticed that the intensity of the itching was decreased! That in itself is enough to make you continue w/the diet and not cheat! At this point...