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Joan Payne <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 4 Jul 1998 11:42:22 -0700
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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

YOU PEOPLE ARE GREAT!

It took my Dr. 3 years to find this problem, and when he did I felt so
alone, confused, and didn't know where to start.  Then my husband
suggested the Net (he knows the computer--I don't, but better learn
soon).  I never would have believed there were so many willing to help
me.

I'm very grateful to you all.  I know there are still bumps in the road,
but now I know there are friends to help.

Now for the summary. . .

Diarrhea stopping coincided closely to how long it takes to recover.  Of
the total 39 responses, big majority were vague, but 5 said 1 year, 3
said 6 months, 5 said 2-3 months, and 1 reported 2-3 weeks to a
diarrhea-free recovery.

Was it likely to go downhill the first few weeks on a gf diet?
Surprisigly, a few said yes.  BUT, ONLY BECAUSE MISTAKES WERE COMMONLY
MADE IN THE BEGINNING.  Most others said no downhill should be involved.

Was it O.K. to swallow wheat-germ encased Vitamin E?  No, no, a thousand
times no was the resounding response.

How about fast food restaurant menu items?  McDonald's fries got the
biggest vote for safety.  Close second was several of Wendy's  menu
items: primarily chili, baked potato, and taco salad.  Burger King got
only one mention (negative), and not much good was said about others.
On the burgers, results were such a mixed bag as to be not worth
reporting, for fear of being misleading.

This covers the gist of it.  Again, MANY THANKS, and to St. John's, too,
for such a WONDERFUL service.

--Joan
  Northern California

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