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The Itchy and Scratchy Show

Several years ago, I caught the toe of my sandal on a stair and slid down my cement front steps like I was doing a stage dive. The results were not pretty. It wouldn't heal, so I went to a dermatologist who diagnosed me with Traumatic Psoriasis.

I also got allergy tested. 100+ needles all over my back and down my arms. I am allergic to grass, trees, pollen, mold, mildew, lima beans, rye, white potatoes, oats... Well, you get the point, I'm allergic to everything except hardwood floors and my dogs. I also get asthma and migraines from chemical cleaning products, perfumes, air fresheners, etc.

When I ingest food allergens, my leg itches and gets nasty looking. I've noticed that when I behave myself and eat right, my leg stops itching and gets a chance to heal.

So you may ask why I keep eating the bad stuff and keep scratching my leg until it bleeds and looks a mess. Well, until recently I didn't know that gluten was hidden in almost everything that is processed, so I would start itching even though I hadn't had any bread. Also, it's so easy to grab a burger or go to Taco Bell.

Fun Fact:  Taco Bell corn tortilla shells are GF, but the meat has gluten in it.

So now I'm trying to eat meat that looks like meat and has a minimal of processing (maybe just slicing or grinding), and vegetables that are either frozen or fresh.

The itching has almost stopped, and my leg is beginning to look somewhat normal. I'm hoping that the scarring will fade and I'll be able to wear dresses soon without my over-the-knee boots or leggings.

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