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>I've been glutten free for about 2 months and I don't see any
>difference in my bowel disturbances, and I am so itchy, on my arms
>upper thighs (front, back and sides) and  back, it nearly drives me
>crazy, it especially is worse after I go for a run and I sweat and
>it's  -12 degress celius. I don't think it's related to being  celiac but
>just the cold winter air.   I got some  lotion yesterday, hopefully
>that will help.  I know it varies from person to person but how long
>does it take for the gut to relax and act normally.

I saw changes in 2 days after having the disease for 12 to 15 years.  Since
you haven't seen ny response I would suggest that you have either been
misdiagnosed or that there is still some unsuspected gluten in your diet.
Also in rare cases celiac patients are sometimes given cortisone to aid in
the recover.

Did you have a biopsy?  It is the only positive test currently available for
celiac sprue.
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Cliff Kotchka
Riverside, Illinois

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