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Thank you all for your wonderful messages and support.  I was surprised at
the number of others who are asymptomatic as I am.  As you can imagine list
members response to the CD way can be widely varied.  I found that most
responders attempt to abstain from any item that may have gluten.  Most
indicated that it is improbable that they haven't consumed gluten
unknowlingly from time to time.  Some honestly admitted to eating products
with known gluten either to see what reaction they would have or just
because they wanted it on occasion.  I thought it was interesting that some
found that it took several days of consuming glutenous products to actually
have some sort of reaction.  Reactions also vary greatly from individual to
individual from DH, excessive hunger, exhaustion and the more familiar
problem
s with diarrhea or constipation.  I also found it interesting that
although some knew they had consumed some gluten, follow-up tests showed
improvement due to mostly restricting gluten (the obvious) and being less
precise with "unknowns".  I have decided to continue on as I have and
attempt to avoid the obvious and not be overly concerned as to whether I
have symptoms.  Many suggested keeping a supply of gf foods available at
times such as office parties/social gatherings and enjoying anything that
is obviously gf especially if you can ask the individual who prepared it
(or check packaging if it is available for the ingredient list).  I thank
you all for your responses; there were many and I welcomed each one.  Janice

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