So about a month and a half ago I got this awful rash that itched like crazy after some research and lots of reading web pages, blogs, forums I suspected that I have DH. I have had digestive problems for almost 4 years and could never figure out what it was that was making me run to the bathroom 20-30 min after eating!! So I went to the doctor on March 24th and she sent me for blood work (which came back negative for celiac) and then she gave me a steroid shot (as the creams did nothing for the itch) and with in about a week and a half the itch was gone and the rash was slowly fading. I went gluten free on April 1st and saw an immediate relief in my digestion problems (I can eat things now without the gluten bread and I have NO problems). How ever it has been a month since my shot and I was wondering if anyone knew how long the steroids would be in my system or how long until I have a backlash from the steroid? I did have a gluten meal the other day (ordered a gluten-free meal from Bob Evans and they totally screwed up...I didn't notice until I was home) and within 20 mins of eating it I was in the bathroom!!! So I am convinced I will be staying gluten-free for the rest of my life but anytime I have the slightest itch or red spot I freak out thinking that the rash is coming back!!! I hate waking up each morning wondering if today is the day the rash comes back!!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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