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In message Thu, 30 Mar 1995 07:50:06 -0600,
  David Kesler <[log in to unmask]>  writes:

> I wonder if osteoporosis is more common in people with absorption
> deficiencies (celiacs)?

My gastroenterologist says yes.  In fact, he thought that this was the
best argument for getting female family members of celiacs tested, since
he says they could be basically asymptomatic but suffering bone loss from
untreated cd.

Laura Johnson-Kelly
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Ithaca, NY, USA