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>I Within a week after starting the GF diet, I dropped 8 lbs, and the
>distension deminished,

>I'd love to hear some feedback on my water loss theory.  What do you think?

Mario, my doctor says that edema is part of the list of symptoms of celiac
disease, so it makes sense that going gluten free removes the excess fluid
and takes off unhealthy pounds.  GRK