<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> The following is from Karoly Horvath: Bill Elkus Los Angeles 5/4/97 3:45 AM Subject: Celiac and CNS From: [log in to unmask] There are several case reports and summaries discussing association between celiac disease and different neurological symptoms, although generally it is not clear whether the CNS effect secondary to the intestinal damage (malabsorption and deficiency of nutrients, vitamins trace elements etc) or some direct brain effect. For your information I enclose a few references. Sincerely, Karoly Horvath, M.D. Baltimore ---------------------------- CD and Neurological Manifestations 1. Ackerman Z, Eliashiv S, Reches A, Zimmerman J. Neurological manifestations in celiac disease and vitamin E deficiency [letter]. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology 1989;11(5):603-5. 2. Banerji NK, Hurwitz LJ. Neurological manifestations in adult steatorrhoea (probable Gluten enteropathy). 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