Back in late 2011, I joined this forum after having self-diagnosed my DH / Celiac condition. Needless to say, I got a wee bit jaded after recovery / healing, backslid, and DH is back with a vengence. This time bringing intense Edema in my hands, wrists, forearms, feet, ankles, and calves. Beer was my downfall. I've been again gluten-free for over 2 weeks, but my DH hasn't peaked yet ( ie, new small lesions still manifesting in a diminishing fashion ).
The Edema I now have drove me to the emergency ward 2 days ago as I didn't know if it was my Kidneys, Liver, or Heart ( I'm 56 years old ).
Blood tests for Kidneys, Liver, and Heart came back negative, so it's Celiac. All I was given was Atarax for itching, no diuretic ( I'm taking Diurex on my own ). Fluid build-up is scary ( can't even see my right ankle bones ). This time around DH got my eyes too ( yes, eyeballs itching - used anti-histamine eyedrops as suggested elsewhere here ).
The Edema causes me continuous pain and burning let alone the DH nightmare I've once been through. Still using Vanicream ( moisturizer ), Witch Hazel for itching, but the Edema is excruciating at times. As for my eyes, I used Zaditor anti-histamine eyedrops with better-than-average success.
Thus, short of a worsening Edema condition, I'm left to Diurex, time, abstention of gluten ( and of course my favorite beer ), and prayers that God will help me heal again.
Edema tip: Use pillows to elevate feet and hands if necessary for daytime rest periods, and night time sleep. If I come across a " magic bullet " I'll report here.
Peace & healing to all, and don't forget: Be Love,
WF
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