<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi to all, I am learning so much from all of you, and this is my first time addressing the group. I was diagnosed through blood last month, at my suggestion following my own suspicions. I am having the biopsy in two weeks. I am sure it will be positive as my IgA was 155, and 10 is normal. At age 52, it looks as if I've had it all my life, and now suddenly so much is so clear to me. I can't believe how much I've suffered needlessly for so very long. My biggest problem right now is non-acceptance. I am just so depressed at all the changes I've already made, and more and more coming at me every day. I've changed just about everything about my life, including my supplements and cosmetics. Along with the usual internal symptoms, I've been plagued with atopic dermatitis on and off for years. This is my single biggest complaint. That along with not wanting to become a burden to my friends and family. Can anyone help me with some suggestions so that I don't become this victim with the funny disease which nobody believes exists: "What do you mean, you can't have bread--bread is life!!!" What I really need is to know if anyone thinks I should get a good nutritionist who is knowledgeable about Celiac. I do have a good gastroenterologist, but he is not great on nutrition. I live in New York City, so if anyone has any local suggestions I would greatly appreciate hearing them. Is there anything major I should know right now? We have a great local support group here which I plan to attend, but I guess what I'm looking for right now is some contact. Itching and Bitching in New York, I thank you all for listening. Libby