<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I received this request for information from Bob Rusling. I know of one occurance in a celiac but no studies in this area. If anyone has any experience or medical data, I would appreciate the information. If I obtain any results, I will summarize back to the List. Michael Jones [log in to unmask] Orlando, FL USA ------------------------------ Somewhere I saw a passing reference to sensitivity to second hand tobacco smoke and gasoline odors in patients with celiac disease and hypothyoidism. I am looking for a more extensive source of information on this subject. In particular, I am interested in the question of whether any unusual sensitivity to such odors is primarily a "nuisance issue", in the sense of heightened awareness of the odors in question, or if exposure to the odors can trigger or exacerbate other symptoms of these disorders (or even aggravate the underlying disease process in any way). The individual in question with the above disorders complains of a hypersensitive olfactory awareness of second hand smoke odors drifting in from a neighboring apartment, as well as gasoline vapors from outside. So, the issue is of a general environmental sensitivity, rather than the obvious fact that such a person should not be smoking or working at a service station. This person is newly diagnosed with both celiac disease and hypothyroidism, and has a number of troubling symptoms. She is trying to make an intelligent decision as to whether to change her living situation, hence the concern over whether the odors are a nuisance issue versus the possibility of aggravating other symptoms. I'd appreciate any specific references or other information in your database on these questions. Thank you for your anticipated assistance.