Adhesive bandages

skbird · Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 245 Location: California

Yesterday I had to have my shoulder taped witha stretch adhesive bandage. 4 hours later I had symptoms of being glutened. Does anyone know of any chance of such a thing having gluten in it? I don't know the brand but it is like an Ace bandage with very sticky adhesive, tan color, and a thread stripe down the middle. I became convinced it was a problem and tore it off at 4 am after a co uple of hours tossing and turning with a very upset stomach. Nothing I ate yesterday or the day before is remotely suspect...

Only other new thing was the gel they use for ultrasounds.

Stephanie
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Stephanie

Guest · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:16 am Post subject:

Hi,

Some adhesives are not GF. After all why do you think it's called GLUten Smile

Remember wheat paste as a kid in school? And some kids eating it! Shocked

I have seen conflicting reports about gluten being absrobed thru the skin. Some say it's too big to go thru...others say your with the right tests you can tell what type of deorderant you put on! (That person work for a dermalogical research place).

Of course you could get rashes from just the contact of it.

skbird · Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 245 Location: California

Yeah, the GLU-ten part seems to explain it all. Very Happy

I looked at my arm last night nearly 24 hours after removing the bandage and I had a red rash where the bandage had been. I have seen that happen to me before when I have worn band aids, not all of them, and doctors called it "contact dermatitis" - seems a pretty generic term.

Anyway, my stomach is still feeling pretty crummy but I hope the migraine doesn't come back (my pill wears off in 3 hours...)

Live and learn, again.

Stephanie
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Maggie1956 · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 6:45 am Post subject:

skbird, thanks for this thread. It's very interesting, as I've always had a major problem with most adhesives and wondered what it was that caused the actual red/blistery/itchy rash under where the sticky part is. Mad

I never knew that there is gluten in any adhesives. I'm still pretty new to CD etc. It seems that there are a lot of us who have had various problems all our lives, and we come to great forums like this one and finally learn what the medical profession hasn't ever been able to help us with.
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Coban · Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 47 Location: NYC

I'm really hoping that I'm not affected by topical skin contact. I accidently ate some gluten the other day and found out that I react right away and then terrible heartburn and cramps all day. Next morning I woke up vomiting too... was a good reminder of my former life.... Rolling Eyes

I made sure that my toothpaste is gluten free and I bought soap that I knew to be GF but the shampoo i'm using isn't guaranteed to be by the company but I believe it to be.
My problem would be with laundry.
My mother was soooo excited when I left for school and would have to deal with my own laundry... THAT NEVER HAPPENED!! Took me a few days to discover the wonderful world of wash and fold laundry services. Here in NYC they even pickup and deliver free of charge!
If I start reacting to laundry detergent I'm really going to need to move somewhere where less clothing is needed.
I can deal with having to learn how to cook... laundry crosses the line tho! Cool

By the way... GF for 16 days and feeling better then I've felt in 16 years!!!!!!! I honestly never thought I'd ever feel good ever again.

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10612 Location: WI, USA

ALRIGHT Ari!!!!

Sorry to hear you got glutened. I can usually tell by the time I walk out the door. Burping, heartburn, ab. discomfort.

Everybody's different - certainly with the skin contact. Thankfully it does not bother me.

Keep up the good work!!

Hehehe I don't have to deal with laundry either. My wife won't let me touch it Shocked

LOL!!! I guess that red shirt in the batch of whites did the trick Wink

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Coban · Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 47 Location: NYC

Thanks Al!
A wife sounds like an interesting concept... maybe I can feel better long enough to start pursuing 1. Cool

Can't beat free laundry! Shocked

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10612 Location: WI, USA

LOL!! It has is pluses and minuses Very Happy

Once you start feeling better - you can go out on the prowl!! If you can't be good...be careful LOL!!
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“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

luvscowznh · Joined: 23 Dec 2004 Posts: 406 Location: Groton, MA

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10612 Location: WI, USA

Hi Manda,

I suspect you should be able to find what you're looking for in here:

This will show Delphi's Health & Beauty GF lists. Just remember to click the "No Thanks" or "Continue" buttons to go past the ad.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/display.asp?webtag=celiac&msg=39520.1

I hope the biopsy site heals quickly and the rash goes away soon!
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“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

luvscowznh · Joined: 23 Dec 2004 Posts: 406 Location: Groton, MA

Thanks, Al! Smile

I have that list printed out, but I missed the Active Strip Bandages by 3M.

I hope the rash goes away soon! I think at this point, everything is irritating it...I also hope that when I get my results back from the biopsy tomorrow they can tell me once and for all if I have DH or not.

Manda Smile

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Nikster57 · Guest

Al: Can you please help me out with this topic. I was looking on the Delphi Forum site and I read that CD can't be absorbed thru the skin. Is that site for purposes of the CD found on your body. Reason I am asking is because even though the dr said "inconclusive with me, I know I have it and my daughter and i were looking at pictures of the dermitisis type and she has it plain as day. I am taking her to the doctor for the test. So I just wanted to be sure. Appreciate a response. Thanks...............Nikki (Not sick for 2 weeks and 1 day!!!!!!!!!)

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10612 Location: WI, USA

Nikster57 · Guest

I have pretty much stayed dazed and confused with CD but I'm learning thanks to all the good folks here. Thanks for the reply and encouragement, Al Very Happy

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Stephanie: I never had a problem with bandages until I had anaphylaxic (?) 2 years ago from buckwheat. Now I am allergic to all kinds of things, have asthma and take 2 allergy shots every 2 weeks. Funny thing though. Since I haven't had gluten for the last 2 weeks, I haven't had a problem with my asthma and I live down in southeast Texas where everybody suffers. Haven't needed a bandage lately but I usually break out from the adhesive. Paper tape seems to work better for me. Hope you get better soon.................Nikki

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10612 Location: WI, USA