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Hi everyone!

I had a call this evening from a poor soul who has DH, candida, and
Parkinson's disease.  She had seen a recent TV report I did on our local CBS
affiliate.  She did not realize that her intestine was most likely damaged
due to celiac/gluten.  Her doctor told her there was no connection.  That she
would only suffer dermatitis symptoms.  Oh my.

She was asking me if there was a connection between celiac and Parkinsons.  I
searched the archives, but came up empty. Any knowledgeable folks out there
that can help?  I also searched the Parkinson's area of the net w/ no luck.
She has had B12 deficiency, having weekly injections.  Everything just hit
her about 5 years ago, and is still now getting resolved, just diagnosed w/
DH 2 years ago and started the gluten-free diet.  She's had great results.

She pointed out that calcium chloride seems to make her erupt in a rash and
that her Vitamins contain this, although they are claimed to be gluten-free.

She also told me that a naturopathic doctor told her that there was gluten in
rice, and she's afraid that might be causing her symptoms.  I'm going to send
her some basic info.  She is a member of a national celiac support group.

Thanks for any help!

Carol Jones
Burl.,VT