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Hi, All!

Thanks to everyone who has responded with suggestions on how to get
Atlanta gastroenterologist Dr. Cynthia Rudert on Oprah. Taking one of
those suggestions, I passed on the name of Chris VanLokeren to Dr.
Rudert. The following e-mail is one that Dr. Rudert sent to him. Just
thought you might want to read what she has to say.

Christie Schroeter in TX


Dear Mr. VanLokeren:

I have been contacted by Christie Schroeter, a member of the Celiac
community, and was informed that your sister is one of the producers of
"Oprah". I am a Board Certified Gastroenterologist and founder of the
Atlanta Women's Medical Alliance. I have a specific interest in Celiac
Disease and have one of the largest practices devoted to screening and
treating individuals with this commonly missed disorder. I recently
returned from the International Celiac meetings in Baltimore. I learned
some exciting new information. I believe Ms. Oprah Winfrey and her show
would be a perfect format to discuss the most common genetic illness
facing Americans. Celiac Disease is thought to affect one in every 120
Americans based upon a recent multi-center blood screening study that
analyzed more than 10,000 individuals.

Celiac Disease tends to be misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome,
spastic colon or a variety of other gastrointestinal disorders. It is
commonly associated with fatigue and may be associated with a myriad of
other autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disease, arthritis
and fibromyalgia. Specific blood testing is available. I would love to
discuss this with you and if you would like I would be glad to provide
you with educational information. I have spoken with two TV healthcare
reporters recently and segments on Celiac Disease were broadcast in the
metropolitan Atlanta area.

Sincerely,

Cynthia S. Rudert, MD, FACP
Medical Director, Gluten Sensitive Support Group of Atlanta
Medical Advisor, Celiac Disease Foundation
Medical Advisor, Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
Founding Member, Celiac Standardization Group

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