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Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with celiac disease at the end of September 2023 and immediately started the gluten-free diet. Ever since I was a little girl, I've often been ill, and throughout my childhood I was underweight and severely deficient in iron and vitamin D in particular. In my pre-adolescence, I began to have difficulty standing, running etc., and after more than a year of tests and X-rays, no diagnosis could be made. Fortunately, in adolescence it went away on its own. The doctors never really understood why I was so often ill as a child. I changed doctors and treatments several times, but nothing helped. Around the age of 14, I started to lose a lot of my hair, and by the age of 18 I had severe alopecia. Several years later I had an event in my life that deeply affected me and I suffered a great deal of stress for a long time, since when I've also started to lose my eyebrows. After a major eyebrow loss this summer, I decided to do something about all this and understand what is going on with me. After a lot of research, I realized that I might have celiac disease. I was diagnosed with the disease in September and my gastroenterologist has put me on a strict diet which I follow to the letter (I eat almost no processed foods and those I do eat rarely I check for contamination). However, I don't feel that my symptoms are improving. True, I no longer have a constant gut ache or dizziness, but apart from that, my acne is still present and has even worsened, my hair and eyebrows don't seem to be improving (I still loss lots of them) and I'm constantly tired. I have a diet where I eat very little dairy, lots of protein and fruits, vegetables, oilseeds, etc.. I'm 6 months into a gluten-free diet, how long did it take you to see your skin, hair and fatigue improve for those who also had these symptoms in particular? Thank you very much
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To All, I don't have as much time as I once did.....to focus on the forum but I wanted to share this new research that I came across that explains (summarizes) perfectly (IMO) all the research I have done on this topic over the years. Entitled "Acne Vulgaris Is a Special Clinical Type of Pellagra" https://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/paperinfo?journalid=254&doi=10.11648/j.ajcem.20210906.13#:~:text=Foam cells are an important pathological change in,that patients with acne are deficient in niacin. This is “SMOKING GUN” research that proves that Acne Vulgaris is sign of Pellagra…..or as they say is a “Sub-Type” or Special Clinical form of Pellagra! And I would say (IMHO) that the DH of Celiac disease is a special "Sub-Type" of Pellagra that shows up in Celiac patients......or if you prefer their terminolgy.... that DH is a "Special Clinical" form of Pellagra in Celiac's.... Now to be fair.....I wasn't the first to seize on this idea.....the International Journal of Celiac Disease more than 7 years ago now.....I was just the one....who has beat the drum the most.....I agree! Here is the original researsch. http://pubs.sciepub.com/ijcd/3/1/6/#:~:text=Celiac Disease%3A Intestinal%2C Heart and Skin Interconnections The,versa%2C multiple cardiac manifestations exist in celiac disease. Here is the article Scott graciously agreed to publish on this topic... If someone wants to read the whole article just click on the PDF link.....which I highly recommend you do if you have DH....the special form of Pellagra in Celiac disese (IMHO).... Where they make a great point!!!! and this is the same in Beri Beri (to a great degree as well).....unless you are an alcoholic or homeless you can't have Beri Beri or Pellagra in America (it commonly thought and taught)....but what if the wrong people got.....like GI patients.....then the doctor's can't see it....they are EYE Blind too it! quoting "The current diagnostic approach to pellagra does not provide a basis for early warning, definitive diagnosis, timely treatment, nor prevent pellagra from deteriorating and aggravating. Medical doctor cannot diagnose a patient as mild and moderate pellagra clearly." Until a doctor can SEE Pellagra they can't diagnosis it......and if they see Acne, Psorsias, Ezcema, DH etc.....then they can't see the forest for the trees! As a matter of fact a/this link between Ezcema (skin issues) in babies has been tied to Niacin levels in the Mothers Children has been established but the doctors can't SEE it today.....beause this form of Niacin deficiency is subclinical and being diagnosed as a seperate skin disease.....totally unaware of these established connections... Not surpisinlgy this research is 5+ years old.....but mothers and babies still suffer from low Niacin levels going clincially unregnozied as metabolic Pellagra.... https://www.thehealthsite.com/news/high-levels-of-vitamin-b3-during-pregnancy-may-lower-the-risk-of-eczema-in-babies-ag0916-436755/ Which I think this research conclusively proves IMO! Where they summarize it well... "Summary: Based on an analysis of the clinical feature of acne patients, pathological changes in acne lesions and the therapeutic effects of niacin on acne, we propose that acne can be diagnosed as a specific clinical type of pellagra, and niacin is the first choice for the treatment of acne vulgaris." Note: Similar studies have been found in the study of DH in Celiac disease as well.....but these conditions are no longer assoicated......and therefore it goes un/misdiagnosed too this day! I hope this is helpful as always but it is not medical advice. 2 Timothy 2:7 As always, “Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things” Posterboy by the grace of God,
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Hi, I am new to celiac disease, so I am still trying to figure out how to know if I accidentally had gluten. Last Friday someone made me a gluten free cake, which I ate twice on Friday and felt incredibly nauseous, never felt so nauseous before, especially not for as long as I did that day. Saturday I had it again and felt nauseous again. Sunday the same, and then it occurred to me that it could be the cake. Then during this week I've been feeling that my vision gets blurred at times, I am slightly bloated and 2 massive painful pimples appeared in my back. Had anyone experienced something like this before?
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Celiac.com 03/26/2019 - People with gluten intolerance often have non-gastrointestinal symptoms, including several common skin conditions. If you have celiac disease or other sensitivity to gluten, a gluten-free diet may help to improve symptoms of these associated skin conditions. These Seven Common Skin Conditions are Associated with Celiac Disease Acne Links between celiac and malabsorption, as well as hormonal upset can contribute to a greater production of acne. Many birth control pills boast promises of clearer skin, their method is through hormone manipulation. Because many who suffer from gluten intolerance also experience a disruption of normal hormone function, this disharmony can lead to problems with acne. There are some anecdotal reports that acne can improve on a gluten-free diet. Canker Sores (Aphthous Stomatitis) Technically, the mouth is not part of the skin, but we include canker sores, since they are one of the most common non-gastrointestinal celiac symptoms, and easily visible in the mirror. Nearly 20% of people with symptomatic celiac disease had canker sores as one of their symptoms. In many cases, these canker sores are recurrent, and can be one of the few or only signs of celiac disease. Dermatitis Herpetiformis This painful, blistery condition can be very stressful, especially when misdiagnosed. An inflamed, itchy rash, dermatitis herpetiformis begins as tiny white filled blisters or red spots around hair follicles. Trying to hide or disguise DH, as well as trying to treat it when misdiagnosed can be incredibly stressful for a person. Read more on celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis at Celiac.com. Dry Skin Also correlated to malabsorption, dry skin is a very common complaint amongst those with celiac. But this condition is one that many people see even after the prescribed treatment of a gluten free diet. Why? Vitamin E rich grains are vital to maintaining skin harmony, but since many who are gluten intolerant begin avoiding grains completely—even those grains that are gluten-free, getting that important Vitamin E in their diets can become a challenge. Eczema Eating a gluten-free diet is becoming an increasingly popular mode of treatment for eczema. Those who are gluten intolerant also tend to have more advanced psoriasis.Psoriasis—Like eczema, psoriasis has in many cases shown improvement when the person is put on a gluten free diet. In Scott Adams’ 2004 article, he also mentioned that psoriasis in those with celiac tends to be more severe. Psoriasis Psoriasis is a common, chronic, genetic, systemic inflammatory disease that usually manifests as itchy plaques of raised red skin covered with thick silvery scales. Psoriasis is usually found on the elbows, knees, and scalp but can often affect the legs, trunk, and nails. There’s been very little research done on the association between celiac disease and psoriasis. That means there’s just not much good information. Some people with psoriasis claim to see benefits on a gluten-free diet, but that is purely anecdotal. One interesting finding recently was that psoriasis patients who do not have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity commonly show high levels of antigliadin IgA antibody, and would likely benefit from a gluten-free diet. Some earlier studies have shown that celiac disease antibodies correlate with psoriasis activity, though little follow-up has been done, so there’s still a lot of confusion about any connection to celiac disease? Read more on celiac disease and psoriasis at Celiac.com. Rosacea Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin condition that shares the same genetic risk location as autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and celiac disease. Some studies have shown high rates of immune conditions in rosacea patients, while others have shown a connection between rosacea, celiac and other diseases. Still, more research is needed to nail down the connection. The most recent study showed that rosacea is associated with T1DM, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis in women, whereas the association in men was statistically significant only for rheumatoid arthritis. Again, for people with celiac disease, or a sensitivity to gluten, symptoms of these skin conditions may improve or disappear on a gluten-free diet.
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It is an unusual question - as most of the discussions I have read are around "acne" clearing up once you go gluten free. I was diagnosed with Celiac in July, and since then I have been gluten free. Major change in my diet includes having Sorghum/Millet regularly along with rice instead of wheat. Since the change, i have started having these acne - which i had never had before in my 30 years! My skin feels oily (which was dry before) and these red acne pop up across my face, shoulders, back Has anyone else faced this? Any reason why going gluten free (and Lactose free) are leading to these?
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Okay. Long story short - I've had itching blisters coming and going for at least 10 years, I'm 27 now. When I was 23 I got diagnosed with an autoimmune kidney disease. Ever since then I've been very careful with my diet and avoiding, but not completely cutting out gluten. I've had stomach problems since I was a kid. Had acne since I was 14. Diagnosed with PCO. Always feeling tired. Can eat tons of food and never gaining any weight. Recently I found out I am anemic, Ferritin was 7 (range is 10-70 I think) I was also deficient in D-vitamin. They took transglutaminas tests but it was negative. I started eating gluten again in February, and my blisters and ezcema like rashes came back quite quickly. I know a gastroenterologist and told him about my low iron, my blisters etc. And he immediately said that it sounds like celiac disease. He scheduled a gastroscopy (they go in with a camera through the mouth and take biopsies from the small intestine) that I did today. The doctor took 3 biopsies and said that it looked like the villi was flattened. He also said that I could start a gluten free diet if I wanted to before the test results comes back. I'm just confused right now... shouldn't they do a skin biopsy on my blisters as well? I read about ppl having DH who do that and get diagnosed that way. how can the blood tests be negative and the biopsy not? if i go on a non gluten diet now, my blisters and rashes will go away which is good ofc, but then if the biopsy come back negative, they can't do a skin biopsy? It would make so much sense to me if I'm celiac. Therefore I'm scared the biopsy wont show anything since I've been going on and off gluten for years. Although the doctor said it looked like I am celiac? And the blisters can't be anything else than DH!! And the low iron and everything. Ugh. I just want the results now... And know for sure.
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So, I am still trying to figure out what's behind this latest round of food sensitivities. I just ended my 9 days without eggs and 7 days without dairy or corn. None of this seemed to improve the recent breakouts on my face (covering my whole face, been going on for several weeks now). I'm starting to wonder if it might be a reaction to sufites -- I've seen some threads on this site mentioning it, and it could explain why I seem to be reacting to foods that don't necessarily group neatly into categories like dairy, corn, soy, etc. I'm pretty sure I've had reactions to vinegar (balsamic and white wine), red wine, Enjoy life bars with dried fruit in them, hard-boiled eggs and homemade gluten-free baked goods that contain eggs. The main thing is the little acne-like bumps all over my face, but I also have a kind of oral allergic response reaction and my face feels kind of tight and itchy and sometimes my face and ears get red/hot. But it's not hives or extreme symptoms like those I get with my walnut allergy. It could be worse, but I'll be glad to figure this out! It's gonna be a challenge, but I think I'll try eliminating sulfites this next week and see if that does any better. (Already excluding nightshades, tree nuts, and raw celery -- and gluten, of course.)
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