In answer to my question about low or high tolerance to pain, I received about 40 responses, all but 3 said they had a high tolerance to pain. Although most who responded were female, several males did respond, divided equally in the responses. I had Dr's appt today, and broached with subject with her and also with my pharmacist, who is very knowledgeable. A possible cause of this response may be neuropathy--the nerves being damaged by the celiac and not sending correct signals to the brain. Next, off to the nutrionist who suggested the following vitamine formula to combat neuropathy--a high B-complex, lipoic acid, 3 EFA capsules and 1 GLA supplement. This will build up the nerve sheath. So, what we thought of as a blessing, may not be. In order to get a definitve diagnosis of neuropathy, an EMG test is done. I had that done years ago (electric current is run thru a nerve, and the more it hurts,the greater the nerve has been damaged ) and would never consent to it again, so I'm just going to have to wing it.