Co-existing conditions

I am wondering how many of us have the same co-existing conditions along with the AA?

I have terrible allergies, and a book I was reading described dermatitis herpetiformis, and it is often related to gluten intolerance and AA! I have dermatitis herpetiformis, fortunately a mild case, just one recurring spot that I have gotten off and on for 20 years.

I also have bad rosacea and hidradenitis suppurativa. ALL of these seem to be autoimmune problems and often tied to diet. I do have some known food allergies/intolerances with eggs being the worst.

I am going to try to go gluten free for awhile and see if there is any difference with any of these issues, but wondered how many of you have these other conditions as well?

  • AA
  • dermatitis herpetiformis and purpura
  • hidradenitis suppurativa
  • allergies
  • rosacea

Interested to see what everyone has to say.

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Permalink Reply by Suzi on October 18, 2016 at 9:07pm
Hi
I have psoriasis , and thyroid condition
In addition to this I was recently checked for gluten and dairy allergies and no I have to be gluten and dairy free.
I'm just praying it works.
Permalink Reply by Rascalx2 on October 19, 2016 at 8:42am
I'm AU in january in 8 days, have ulcerative colitis for around 20 years. Never had alergies until now. When I first lost hair went paleo approach for months. Back to everything except gluten. Sensitive to gluten but not ciliac. Still AU, with no change. If its man made I dont eat it, what I eat feels like only thing I have somewhat control in my life. No diet is going to make hair grow unless its deficiency.
Permalink Reply by Michelle on October 19, 2016 at 10:36am

So gluten sensitivity seems to be a factor for both of you. Wonder if that is true for most?

Permalink Reply by Michelle on October 19, 2016 at 10:35am

Hope so, too. Let us know how it goes.

Permalink Reply by Suzi on November 3, 2016 at 11:22pm
Hi , wanted to let you know gluten and dairy free 3 weeks and my hair is growing a little bit in different sections of my head. Just wanted to give you a update.
Permalink Reply by DreamingGirl on October 27, 2016 at 9:53am

I have AA and also have a gluten sensitivity (Have not been tested for Celiac) and general seasonal allergies.

I also have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

Permalink Reply by Lizzy on October 28, 2016 at 3:54pm
I have eczema psoriasis asthma allergies IBS CFS and POTS I have been AU for almost forty years. Gluten, carbs and sugar definatly exasperate my health issues
Permalink Reply by tuesdayd on November 9, 2016 at 4:24pm

I have AA and really bad eczema.

The Doctor at first tried to blame my AA on me being a life-long vegetarian.

I certainly think the alopecia and the eczema are connected.

Permalink Reply by Brandy Snap on November 22, 2016 at 9:51pm
I only developed allergies after I got AU. It started with everything green outside, dust inside, etc. and now several (mostly weird) of my favourite foods. I doubt that I'm gluten intolerant because I usually feel better after eating (nut-free allergen safe) bread. Anyone else getting multiple food allergies?
Permalink Reply by Lizzy on November 23, 2016 at 3:10pm
I have very bad reaction to pork, onions additives and preservatives as well as the others I mentioned. Took a while to figure out what was causing the stomach upset ! I take a probiotic when my ibs flares up find within a week things settle down

I had allergy testing a few years back it was really helpful to know exactly was causing the problems . An air filter has helped with dust allergy it is also suggested to eat local honey regularly to help with pollen reaction

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