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Hello all.  This is the first time I've posted a message, so first I'd like
to say hi.  Second, I'll give a bit of history to see if there is someone
out there who can give me some advice.  I've been having digestive problems
for a little over a year now.  First, I was told I had Irritable Bowel
Syndrome.  Then after some pushing on my part, I was given a blood test to
check for Celiac's and it indicated I had it.  So, I went in for a biopsy
and unfortunately it came back inconclusive.  The doctor said that my
intestine was slightly inflamed and that there was some damage to my
microvilli, but that he couldn't make a positive diagnosis.  However, my
doctor told me to go on the gluten-free diet for 2 months and see how I
feel.  If I don't start to feel better, then I'm to go in for a
colonoscopy.  I'm confused about all this, but I've followed his
instructions.

My first question is: Is there any other disease that causes damage to the
microvilli of the small instestine?  Second, is there another disease or
intolerance that cause yellow stool, because I've been on the diet for 4
weeks now but I still have this.

I also wanted to ask about some food items and a drug.  Does anyone know if
the drug Lorazepam (aka Ativan) has gluten in it?  For the food items, I'm
curious about these: Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Resees peanut butter cups,
and certain meat brands that a celiac should stay away from.

I know this is a lot to ask, but if someone out there could help me I'd
really appreciate.  Although I realize you all are not doctors, I'm coming
to realize that most Celiacs know more about this disease than most
doctors.  Not knowing for sure what's wrong with me has put me into a state
of high-anxiety limbo, and I'm desperate for some guidance!

Thanks,
Liz/Virginia