ITCHY!

Hi Everyone! I'm new here and new to the whole alopecia thing. I was diagnosed 2 months ago with Celiac Disease. I'd suffered for over a year telling my doctors I was losing weight for no reason and I think they just thought I was nuts. I finally got a diagnosis when my daughter was diagnosed with Celiac. Now I feel lost and alone with alopecia. My daughter does not have alopecia and I think I'm confused. Can anyone tell me if my head will still itch even though I'm gluten free. I've been going nuts trying to figure out where I messed up and my doctors seem uneducated. HELP!

Views: 87

Comment by lynne on June 11, 2012 at 5:49pm

Ur head will itch while alopecia is being active, mine was couple months back and falling out but its stopped just now. Doctors dont kow why this happens as there isnt enough research into it they only know its an immune disorder, I was at my dermatologist today and they havent a clue why this happens which is very frustrating.

Comment by Tracey on June 11, 2012 at 5:59pm

That itchiness is a nightmare!! I'm not sure if a GF diet will help or not, but I'd love to know how it goes for you. I found ice packs helped a little. Also, my naturopath prescribed 1 tablespooon of fish oil each day to help reduce the inflamation. Hard to know if the oil helped (didn't want to stop taking it to see if it got worse), but figured it couldn't hurt, espeically since it was also prescribed for my dry eyes. My itching finally subsided after a couple of months of coming and going, which was a relief, but then I had serious hair loss in those areas a few months later, so best to be prepared for that. This is indeed a lonely condition, but know you have many supportive and caring friends here. BTW, my mom is celiac (no alopecia), I have alopecia, but am not celiac! Confusing, indeed. Good luck!!

Comment by Brenda on June 12, 2012 at 10:02am
Thank you both so much, as I thought I was going to lose it! I'll try the fish oil and see if it helps. :)

Comment

You need to be a member of Alopecia World to add comments!

Join Alopecia World

Disclaimer

Any mention of products and services on Alopecia World is for informational purposes only; it does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by Alopecia World. Nor should any statement or representation on this site be construed as professional, medical or expert advice, or as pre-screened or endorsed by Alopecia World. Alopecia World is not responsible or liable for any of the views, opinions or conduct, online or offline, of any user or member of Alopecia World.

© 2024   Created by Alopecia World.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service