<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> In response to the posting about atypical symptoms: I also had atypical symptoms. I had been complaining of vague symptoms for two years: general exhaustion, depression, light-headedness. I did have bellyaches, but no *real* diahrea. The only thing that finally led my doctor to a diagnosis of celaic disease was a slightly high red cell count. This is sometimes an indication of vitamin B-12 deficiency, which it was in my case (all my other blood levels were normal). This B-12 deficiency slowly and finally led us to investigate celiac disease. It was confirmed by biopsy 3 months ago. My brother has been complaining of similar vague symptoms for 10 years! He is currently awaiting the results of his biopsy (he tested positive for anti-giladin). By the way, I am still having the bellyaches (though there is certainly some improvement). But for me I think it's still to early to tell. I'm still learning about living gluten-free (mostly I'm learning from this list; doctors don't seem to be much help in this regard.) They know a lot about symptoms and diagnosis, but not much about the reality of living with celiac disease. Debra Boutin [log in to unmask]