Grover's Disease: What works to help find relief?

Thank you for sharing I jus got diagnosed.. I do t itch but these spots are everywhere!! Photo therapy in two weeks let’s see
I’m also worried about foods? What to eat what not.. I have many allergies and afraid of cilantro.. any suggestions? I’m also vegan
Thanks for any help

I actually work in Valdosta! Small world. I live in Tifton now, but lived in Lake Park for 20 years.

I eat pretty healthy, rarely eat sugar or red meat. I do eat chicken and fish. I need to look into the diet you referred to. I am naturally ( genetically) slim and tall.

Yes, I was referring to my lady parts (mainly only on the front as of now). Also my butt is covered.

You guys are all so helpful on here!

@pen2015 This is how I managed an appt. with the dermatologist. I called every day for 3 days, pleading my case. On the fourth day I said I didn't know how I could live with this any longer. I was totally sleep deprived and making wrong decisions. Each time I called I told all my symptoms and I described them brutally. On the third try, the receptionist asked if I could come in the next day!!!!! Granted, I was an already established patient, but I never gave up calling. I believe they thought I was suicidal although I wasn't. The doc recognized Grovers in 2 seconds. I started with triamcinolone. It eased the itch/pain a little. After two weeks I was better but no where near normal so I got on this site and the rest is cilantro history. I also began the whole 30 diet and switched to only pure cotton next to my skin. It took a few months but I finally had results. I discontinued the triamcinolone when I started cilantro, and I hated even handling it Two days ago I felt some major burning painful itching right under my bra. I had been running around all day in the heat and was very stressed. When I removed my bra it was very wet (a synthetic material) and I saw the red bumps. I immediately applied triamcinolone for two days and increased my cilantro. The itching and pain has disappeared. I know the bra was too tight because I had gained 9 pounds. I also remembered that I had washed the bra in Dreft instead of my usual All free clear. It is a delicate tightrope that I walk. I thought I could make some changes. It's time for me to be more careful with my diet again and keep the cilantro dose higher.

sabrina2- I am not sure of your back-group and assume you are on this blog to discuss GD. Are you afraid of cilantro because you will be allergic? I am not aware that cilantro is an allergic food, but would like information on that if so. I am allergic to many contacts and have lots of food sensitivities. Yet red meat, all meat except processed meat and poultry are safe for me. Only certain fish. I am not sure how I would get my protein if I have to give up meat and poultry as dairy, beans and legumes are out. Eggs are safe. How do you get your protein?

It does help knowing we're not crazy or exaggerating our misery by hearing from other bloggers, plus on this Mayo site I learned about the cilantro which no specialist or any other internet site ever suggested. By seeking out info on the internet it shows you are a fighter and that's what it takes to manage a chronic disease.

Good morning
I have allergies to most everything my protein comes from legumes. It’s rice . I don’t eat beans I have tons of stomachache issues nevertheless my blood work is fine.. Well for me.. I don't believe there is a measure of eating for everyone .. we have different bodies and don’t require same percentage of foods ie protein minerals etc.. this disease has scared me knowing it’s nver leaving and not much known...
Elated to find this group comfort and blessed.

I just found this in my cabinet. I forgot all about it, I actually bought it before all this came about. It has never been opened. Until now!!

I have read that some that take cilantro tablets do not get the same helpful results as using fresh or frozen. I have used the tablets for a few days when traveling. Until you start improving it seems better to use the fresh if possible.