<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Firstly apologies for taking so long to reply to the list. My original medical diagnosis was gluten intolerence, high cholesterol and hypoglycemia. I was encouraged to give up gluten products, sugar and fat. My body reacted to the new regime with an extreme form of arthritic pain and stiffness in both legs. This lasted in the acute form for about 4 weeks. I received much support from the original posting and was assured by many that a change in eating habits could cause such a reaction. Various ideas were suggested fish oil, Advil, vitamins B12, E,A,C, magnesium and potassium. I was also advised to check whether soy products could also be a problem, or perhaps I could also have a problem with sugar in the form of fructose. I thank eveyone for their support as many had experienced problems when they first went on the gluten free diet. Gretel