<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi, I've just been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis, in addition to having Type 1 Diabetes and, of course, celiac disease. I have been researching any link to either Diabetes or CD and Rheumatoid, but have found none. 1. Any experiences of list members in coping with this stuff would be appreciated! 2. Does anyone know if Rheumatoid is related to either diabetes or celiac? 3. I called the manufacturers on some drugs used to treat the disease. Arava is gf, but Plaquenil cannot be guaranteed gf (Sanofi-Synthelabo Pharmaceuticals, 1-800-446-6267). It does show on a medication web site (http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/2679/gluten.html) as being gf, so thought I would pass on the information. Here is what I got back from Aventis about Arava: Dear Ms. Wager, Thank you for contacting Aventis Pharmaceuticals. ARAVA tablets do not contain gluten from wheat, barley, rye, oats, or spelt grains. We encourage you to discuss this issue with your physician or health care provider if you have any further concerns to determine whether ARAVA is right for your medical condition. Please visit our websites for more information on ARAVA. You may also call us if you have any further questions, at: (800) 633-1610, 8am-4:30pm M-F, EST Thank you. Aventis Pharmaceuticals Medical Information phone: 800-633-1610 www.aventis.com www.arava.com Thanks for all your help and support! Janet SLC, UT * Please remember some posters may be WHEAT-FREE, but not GLUTEN-FREE *