<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Ron Hoggan wrote,"Have you tried eliminating dairy? Volta et al. have demonstrated that 36% to 48% of celiacs tested were also intolerant to milk protein." He also cited several other references. Ron, thanks for this extremely valuable information. This is the first time I've seen references to actual studies associating casein intolerance with celiac disease. I've known for 2 years that I have this problem (and have the blood test to prove it), but I've continued to wonder if the casein problem was just an anomaly--or whether it meant I'm not "truly" celiac in the classic sense. When I mentioned the problem with milk protein on the list, I was immediately steered in the direction of "lactose intolerance"--even by the professionals. So I want to stress that casein intolerance is very real and bears no relationship to lactose intolerance--except that both occur in celiacs. Also, as far as I know, the only way to deal effectively with casein intolerance is to avoid ingesting the protein. I have a celiac friend who also has casein intolerance (IgG antibodies according to the blood test)--and who had a very serious reaction after being in a room where an aerosol can of whipped cream was being used--so we're both very careful to avoid milk in all its forms. The NO-MILK list (also on the MAELSTROM server) is very helpful to anyone with this problem. Thanks! Jeanne Prine <[log in to unmask]> Athens, Georgia