<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hello, all. I can't say how thankful I am for all of the replies I have gotten. You are all incredibly kind. And guess what? I know this seems odd, but since my last posting I seem to have noticed somewhat of a change in my gut (I'm keeping my fingers crossed). I no longer have to take five or six visits to the bathroom every day. I'm getting down to between 2 or 3 and the consistency and color have changed (they still float a bit). However, my mind has still not completely returned from its leave of absense. I still have trouble searching for the right words and such. Do most people notice a difference in their gut first or a difference in their mental ability? I really hope I'm on the right path. I'm trying not to get overly excited as I still don't feel fantastic. I'd like to see another doctor also. Taking the advice of some people on this list, I'd like to know if anyone out there could recommend a doctor in the Tampa Bay area that has some knowledge about CD. One that accepts Humana HMO might be swell too (keep crossing those fingers, right?). Anyhow, I promise I'll keep you posted on my progress (?) and once again, thank you. Oh, and happy holidays too. Mark