<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi all, I think this discussion is VERY important for all of us and i can't for my life see why Ayn's post would be dangerous! There are posts on this list that upsets a lot more and are really dangerous! I have to say I have been reading the posts about Lost friendships whit amazement. Ofcourse CD changes ones life but to me the changes has only been positive. It's worth it since I feel so much better!!!! The disease is a fact and there's not much to do about it really, maybe ther will excist a cure one day who knows? I haven't lost one single friend because of CD, instead I've gained a few. I think that one key is to explain about our disease in a way that doesn't make it sound too difficult-it can be done I promise :-) I often eat out in restaurants and with friends and so far i haven't had any problems at all! If I can't find anything I think is safe on the menu I ask the chef if he's got something to recommend. Most people are very helpful and really want's to know about cd and other food intolerances! I think of all of you who's having a hard time and hopes it will get better! Take care, Anna M