<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi All-- I've been trying to write this summary for a week now, but as I get further into the post, I find more and more issues that I seem to feel need to be aired. (Not to worry - I'm not up to it today) Regarding the summary, most people suggested that if a gf diet made me feel better, go with it. That didn't exactly answer my question about testing one's nutritional status in light of negative CD testing, but I understand where everyone was going with that. There are some tests to determine nutritional status, but evidently it's complicated and most docs don't want to bother. One person indicated they had had a good nutritionist at one time that they felt was helpful. I've been totally gf almost a month now and have no pain at all - the good news. I go for an endoscopy and colonoscopy on Wednesday, so any biopsies won't be valid - the bad news. I knew this, but every time I ate gluten, I had to go to the ER with pain and vomiting (5 times). That said, I'm pretty sure there won't be any kind of gluten challenge. There seems to be some controversy whether or not one should continue to be gf if not celiac. Why not? I'm really searching here because my previous CD tests and biopsy were negative (tests for malabsorption were positive) and it appears unlikely that I'll be able to get valid biopsy results now. Is there some evidence that shows abstaining from gluten is harmful? I have severe osteoporosis, neurological symptoms, muscle and joint pain, elevated liver enzymes 20 times higher than normal, and fatigue. All of these things can be a result of malnutrition and/or CD, but no one (doctors) want to bother? Am I the only one who doesn't understand why nutrition and finding ways to measure it isn't a priority? My apologies for what reads like an indignant outburst. Too many tests, doctors and hospitals lately and more to come. Thanks to all of you for being so supportive and willing to read my ramblings. Cheers, Ayn in Kansas