<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Lisa and everyone else, Thanx for your support. My doctor hasn't suggested going off dairy. I guess that's because I don't really have visible stomach problems. I am iron and folate deficient and was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) six years ago. At the moment I'm not sure if the symptoms previously diagnosed as CFS are gluten related or not. So far I have been gluten free for 5 days but don't feel any better at all. Is this normal? How long does it take for people to feel better ie. with no fatigue, memory, cognitive difficulties, basically I lose my train of thought and substitute words with others which are not even related (Tonight I said "did you put the battery in the microwave?" I actually meant battery charger. This happens constantly), and problems with balance. Thanx, E. Elizabeth Jenkins [log in to unmask]