<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> My original question was: 'I was wondering if others had the same experience as I did? When I was a child I remember having rashy, itchy skin on the soft part of the elbows and possibly knees(it would probably be called ezcema these days). I am now 49 yo and self diagnosed cd ~3.5 years ago. I had a multitude of med problems that may have been attributed to malabsorption and secondarily a compromised immune system.' It was very interesting to read all the response. Thanks so much all of you. For some it was an element of surprise to be dredging up those memories about childhood illnesses that may have been associated with cd. Some of the responses included other members of their family and also mentioned other childhood illnesses so the numbers don't add up. Some people had rashes on the elbows and knees and/or on other parts of the body too. Total responses: 27 Rashes: Soft parts of elbows/knees - 19 Various other parts of body (as rashes or ezcema)- 9 Still have ezcema(even with gf diet) - 3 Other: Digestive distress(includes chronic vomiting)-4 Psoriasis - 1 Chronic urinary tract infections - 1 Chronic staph infections - 1 Anxiousness - 1 Developmental problems - 1 Cystitis - 1 Asthma - 1 Not an exhaustive piece by any means but interesting. Barb email address: "Barb Gardner" <[log in to unmask]>