Unusual rash?

[cowgirl]

hi there, I have been tested for CD over the past year, and the specialist has told me that I do not have it, as I do not have the gene. He did not feel it was necessary to go any further with testing after the gene test. However, I do react to gluten, (and possibly other things too) and he feels it could be IBS. I have just recently started to get the odd red itchy spot, not unlike an insect bite, with a bubble or blister looking centre. They are itchy and take quite a few days to go away. They are not in clusters, like most images on the internet of DH, so I want to know if the spots can appear as one or two at a time. At the moment, I have three on one leg, two on the other, and the remnants of two or three on my arms. I also had an itchy face today, which looked like mozzie bites, and then went down to normal skin colour, but still itchy and a small lump. Can anyone suggest what this might be? Could this be diet related? The spots do not really 'burn' as some people mention, but do tingle for a while after I scratch them. Any advice would be appreciated... thanks

[Deb]

You were tested, and have the wrong genes, could you be gluten intolerant? Absolutely. If you already know gluten is a problem, then go gluten free. I too, have the wrong genes, yet I am a super sensitive, and gluten is definitely my enemy.

Gluten intolerance is just as damaging, and just as serious as celiac. Try googling: non celiac gluten intolerance.

I get a rash on my lower tummy. It usually starts on both sides, then meets in the middle. It gets very red, then, then the skin peels off, like a sunburn. I have a peppermint cream from Ladybug Blessings that works very well for me. I know this always happens when I get some sort of gluten CC.
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[cowgirl]

Hi Deb,

thanks for the reply. I think I am definitely gluten intolerant. It makes sense with the symptoms I have when I do eat it. I am also thinking I might have a thyroid problem, as I am always tired, and horrors, gaining weight despite exercising 4 days a week, and eating well. I am looking for a doctor that is more sympathetic, and has more experience in digestive disorders, and would like to have the thyroid tested. I also want to find a good dermatologist to be referred to. Any suggestions for central Victoria, Australia would be appreciated.

thanks again.

[celiacmaine-iac]

[rpf1007]

Itchy with blisters could be DH. You could have a skin biopsy done. They should also biopsy the skin right adjacent to the blister. That might give you an answer too.
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