I've been gluten free for approximately a month, which I realize is not a long time. I saw my allergist yesterday for a regular check-up. At first, I think he thought I was off my rocker when I started asking about DH and celiac. He pulled out my blood allergy tests from a year ago and said I was "way up there" on the wheat allergy and shouldn't be eating it at all.
I explained I only have these weird, pimple/bug-bite-looking things on my face/neck/scalp that burn, sting and sometimes itch. I've also had them on my rear end. I also explained that I often have hives that itch intensely. I have gotten some relief in that last few days. The hives are much less frequent, and the weird bumps have subsided approximately 30%.
So, doc says it could be food/environmental allergies, celiac, lupus, autoimmune and a couple of other possibilities. I have Hashimoto's, so he thinks it could be another autoimmune thing driving this weird skin stuff.I am also allergic to a ton of environmental things. He wants to do a battery of tests, and I'm just not sure I want to go down that road right now. They are very costly, and I've taken many medicines and tests with improvement or diagnosis.
I am inclined to see how I progress on my gluten-free diet. I have been put through the wringer and am not elated about a doc doing a bunch of other tests. I know many of you have been down this road, and I am just looking for some support and guidance. Thank you for reading!
I explained I only have these weird, pimple/bug-bite-looking things on my face/neck/scalp that burn, sting and sometimes itch. I've also had them on my rear end. I also explained that I often have hives that itch intensely. I have gotten some relief in that last few days. The hives are much less frequent, and the weird bumps have subsided approximately 30%.
So, doc says it could be food/environmental allergies, celiac, lupus, autoimmune and a couple of other possibilities. I have Hashimoto's, so he thinks it could be another autoimmune thing driving this weird skin stuff.I am also allergic to a ton of environmental things. He wants to do a battery of tests, and I'm just not sure I want to go down that road right now. They are very costly, and I've taken many medicines and tests with improvement or diagnosis.
I am inclined to see how I progress on my gluten-free diet. I have been put through the wringer and am not elated about a doc doing a bunch of other tests. I know many of you have been down this road, and I am just looking for some support and guidance. Thank you for reading!
