<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Thanks for all the information and especially for the words of encouragement. Here's a brief summary: In the 29 message I received, 20 said that thyroid/parathyroid problems were common for people with CD. One said that parathyroid problems and celiac do not go together. Six people reported having cancer of the thyroid or parathyroid. Five said they had improvement of thyroid/parathyroid problems within 6-12 months after starting the diet. Peg in Urbana *Support summarization of posts, reply to the SENDER not the CELIAC List*