<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> This is my first time posting, I hope i am doing this right! I had the positive antibody test and the biopsy showed celiac as well. I have been suffering from lymphocytic colitis for many years but the diarrhea is very minimal now. So when the doc said to go on a gluten free diet I thought finally the gas pains and discomfort would go away. I'm not sure what other symptoms I have are related since I have not been feeling "right" for many years and am so used to the way I feel. But when doing my research for the gf diet I found I can not eat my little breath mints or chew my sugar free gum which I do on a daily basis. Anyone have any suggestions on which mints and gum to replace them with? I recently quit smoking and I must have these! Then I discovered my hair spray is made from wheat protein. Am I not allowed to use this as well? After reading all the mail about the turkeys I pondered somthing else--Do I have to pay strict attention to all meat that might have been fed wheat prior to finding it in the store? Also, one problem I have been having and I am wondering if it is celiac related-- The skin on my arms and legs burn. I had this for about a month last year but then it went away. Now I have had it back for a few weeks now. My mind is wandering thinking it is some kind of blood disease or something. Is this a common celiac problem. I am trying very hard to get things organized in my kitchen but it is so difficult and even depressing. Thank you so much, Lauren