<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi, I'm the mother of a 12-year old boy with ADHD (Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder). I recently read an article on the ADD newsgroup that mentioned the relationship between gluten/lactose intolerance and ADHD. This really got my attention because my son, Tom, had both milk and wheat "allergies" when he was an infant. The milk allergy came and went between 9 months and 18 months. The wheat sensitivity showed up at 18 months in the form of vile, chronic diarreah. After several attempts to control it with various diets and medications, we took him off wheat. Even then it took many months before his first "normal" bm. Imagine my delight... Anyway, after a couple years, we reintroduced wheat, and he seemed to digest it fine. So really, we haven't given it too much thought since then. Until I read that article, that is. In addition to this, I have a brother who had dignosed celiac disease when he was a baby, and I think my father had some form of it as an infant as well. There are also stories about Tom's father having a prolonged flu, too, which might have been something related to celiac. I would like to hear from people who have some knowledge and experience with the relationship between celiac and ADHD. The article said the only reliable way to diagnose celiac is with a small intesine biopsy. I sure don't want to put Tom through anything like that. Are there other diagnostic tests? Neither would we lightly embark on a gluten or wheat-free diet without good cause. He's just about a teenager and loves pizza, burgers, etc. I also remember how difficult the wheat-free diet was when he was small. Since I've just subscribed, I don't know if you are already sick of this subject. If there is existing mail, I'd really appreciate it if someone could send me copies. I'd also love to see a FAQ, if there is one. Of course, my next question will be: How do you help a teenager stay on a gluten-free diet??? Sigh. Thanks very much, Julie