i wonder if you ate clean meats? not injected with antibiotics, hormones, vaccines and steroids. hmm
hello, Ive just come across this thread and wanted to share my experience with GA also. I’m 31 yo female, GA started 2.5 years ago, first a rash on my foot, quickly followed by a smaller rash on my hand, one under my armpit, and a couple of other small ones.
I was living in a damp apartment at the time, nightmare neighbours meaning I wasn’t sleeping for about 18 months, disrupted hormones coming off of hormonal birth control pill,a suspected immune system disruption, a relatively healthy diet with everything cooked from scratch, low dairy and gluten intake, however relatively dependent on some sugar as my downfall.
I have also tried elimination diets, fodmap style with one food category at a time, unfortunately without success. I have since eliminated cows dairy and eggs due to intolerance shown as delayed painful stomach cramps and hormonal acne.
Dermatologist said nothing I can do for GA. Tried multiple creams, topicals to no avail. Diabetes test shown as ‘normal’.
Personally, I am convinced this is related to stress, diet, genes and overall lifestyle in this modern world.
My GA appeared quickly, but also stopped spreading quickly and has remained the same in 2 years.
A week of sugar elimination completely (other than fruit) and my GA has started to disappear!!
It appears less bumpy & less aggravated. Only time will tell but I intend to continue this way. I’ll report if it clears! I do believe mine started when I wasn’t sleeping and perhaps the effect this had on me for the first time in my life. If this is you also, definitely take in to consideration how much stress in daily lifestyle may be effecting you.
Ok so I’ve had GA for around 15 years. Started on my ankle right over a tattoo..then went to the calves, hips, and arms..im 55 female..and haven’t felt comfortable wearing short sleeves or shorts in years..the ones on my arms I hide with bracelets and makeup…I have even put on fake tattoos to cover some..I have tried creams, injections, light therapy, and most recently plaquil pills..nothing works..I have gone to 3 different dermatologists..no one seems to be able to do anything..I have also tried remedies that I’ve seen online…its very frustrating!..I am going to try taking sugar out of my diet..I have already taken alcohol out completely…wish me luck..and good luck to everyone else suffering with this