<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Firstly, I ahve to thank everyone who has poured out their support and advice. It is scary sometimes to feel that you are alone, and I really appreciate all of you for being there! Things this morning have gotten better in some areas and worse in others. I woke up and my itching/burning seemed less, although it still hurts. As I was travelling to work I instilled some postive attitude in me, and getting to work and seeing your support really added levels upon levels for me. I spoke with my GI doc, who recently became part of the Celiac group, and I also subsequesntly found out that she now has office hours at Columbia Presb. Center. Firstly I have to correct some stuff that got mistyped last night because it was late at night and I also wasn't feeling well from the attack. I had 3 tes ts done. The last one was in April, and I finally got the results - she said that it was normal like last time (x2), just that the TTG was a bit elevated (was 53 before, now @ 50) I had gotten retested to see if the elevation was from the pure oats that I eat - grown in its own field. That made me feel better to know that technically I am ok although my symptoms don't seem to say so. Also I am 5' 6.5" - (the 5 got left out, sorry) not 6.5'. The itching has spread to my face, behind my ears, and on my back mostly by the shoulder area, and slightly to my arms. (I find all of this fascinating right now.) Anyway, I took a look at my back this afternoon and I have way more pimple like spots than I did last night. I keep fighting not to scratch anything, or at least scratch lightly. How long does the itching and new appearance of blisters go on for? My GI suggested a derm. Dr. Grossma n, but when I called he wasn't in my plan. (I have an HMO). I haven't yet heard from my PCP, and will try calling again soon. I will try to do my best to summarize when I get a chance. Thanks, Y * Please carefully compose your subject lines in all posts *