<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi, Its been a long time coming but here is the summary on replies I recieved to "Bone Density and abdominal pain". Since It has been a while I will reiterate the questions. I reported that my bone density test came back with abnormal results and asked about recommended levels of supplementation. In addition I had been having some strange abdominal pains and I was asking if people had any ideas what could be causing them. Bone Density: Most people agreed that the cause of the low bone density was years of malabsorption due to celiac, rather than my recent aviodance of dairy products. Nearly everyone recommended supplementation with 800-1500mg per day. In addition it was suggested that I take Magnesium, Vitamin D and Boron. Tums were not recommended as they gave some people symptoms ( I believe they contain corn to which I am allergic) Abdominal pain: These replies were split into three groups. The first group suggested that I had developed a new allergy. Suggestions included tea, cabbage, nuts, eggs, fructose and calcium supplements. Im investigating the possibility and have ruled out all these but think I may have a sensitivity to sunflower seeds and iodized salt. The second group suggested a hidden source of gluten. This seems most likely. I have been extra careful in the last few weeks and am much better. I think a potential source of gluten could have been some spices I was using. The thrid group suggested that I have another medical condition. This included ulcers, Crohns and gall bladder disease. I hope it is none of these! Many thanks to all who replied, it was so helpful! Amanda Amanda Hayward-Lester Ph.D Mooseker Lab, Dept of Biology KBT 342 266 Whitney PO Box 208103, New Haven, CT 06520-8103 Phone (203) 432 3469 Fax (203) 432 6161 Email [log in to unmask]