<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi eveyone, I am new to the list and do not know if I do have Celiac Disease, but with my symptoms I would think I may have it. I have one question that I would like to ask.. I have had bad allergy problems since I had my last child, 11 yrs ago I am now 39, and seem to have most of my accute symptoms when I ovulate and are due for my monthly cycle. In 1994 and 95 I was continously going into shock requiring many visits to the hospital..I went on a elimination diet for a month and lost a lot of wieght, most of my problems seemed to have then subsided to feeling much better even though I had bad days. I have never suspected wheat as being a problem for me until someone mentioned I look into Celiac Disease, I have been reading a lot of information and not come across anything that links Celiac Disease with the acute allergy problems that I do have, although I do have a lot of the symptoms that comes with Celiac I do not wish to confuse the two.. Has anyone else experienced bad allergy reactions who have this disease, hives, swelling of the throat, aching bones and muscles, acute tiredness, insomnia. Being in N.Z it is very hard here to convince doctors to do all the neccessary tests to find out so would love some concrete evidence to get them to test me for the disease. Thank you every one for your time. Sue