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Hello all,
I'm sorry it's taken so long for me to get this into a summary. My
thanks to everyone who responded - I received 36 letters in all.
Several people wrote about DH and how to distinguish it from hives
and rashes. Two helpful websites are:
http://www.aafp.org/afp/980301ap/pruessn.html
and
<http://www.gluten.net/>www.gluten.net (gluten intolerance group).
Several reported that they or their family member had hives or hives
and rashes for years before they developed any gastro symptoms. Of
these, 4 people saw their hives disappear when they went GF. Four
more, not the same ones, reported that they get hives on gluten
ingestion or in 2 cases, skin contact. One wrote that her hives were
not resolved by a GF diet.
This appears to be a linked condition in some celiacs, according to
your experiences. Thanks so much for all the feedback - I really
value the time and attention that people put into helping each other
here. I have learned so much from this group.
Phoebe
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