<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Greetings! This is my first post to this group--I'm glad I found it. From my research into your FAQ, information, and archives it seems as if the following questions will be appropriate. I am a self-diagnosed celiac and I am now working with my doctor (who is not knowledgeable about CD) to try to get a definitive diagnoses. My history: after the birth of my daughter in January, I started developing a severe stomachache every time I ate gluten. I have a lifetime history of chronic diarrhea and unexplained stomach problems. Anyway, I made a self-diagnosis of gluten intolerance and subsequently stopped eating all gluten--which has solved all of my stomach/diarrhea problems. Unfortunately, I have now done enough research to know that in order for any of the gluten intolerance tests to be effective, I need to have eaten gluten for several weeks. I will admit that I am unwilling to go through the disabling effects of eating gluten. The severity of the stomachache that I get when I eat gluten is too intense, and I have a baby to take care of. So my questions are: 1. I had a "Basic Food Panel (IgG4 and IgE)" blood test done a couple of years ago (through Meridian Valley Clinical Laboratory) that indicated that I had an off-the-chart significant reaction to gluten, gliadin, wheat, rye, barley and oats. Can this be considered in lieu of the specialized gliadin/gluten blood test as a positive first screening test? 2. I have read about the rectal challenge. How effective is it? 3. Do I have any other options on testing for a gluten intolerance? Thank you for your help! --Jeanne