<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I have been away for this listing for about a year but I am back because I need help. My question to other celiacs is: After being gluten-free for over 4 years, is it possible to have a spontaneous relapse even though the diet has been adhered to all this time? I looked in the archives and it was said it is very rare (I don't see myself as rare - just unique!) Said blood tests should be done to see if the gliadin antibodies are up. I also know an endoscopy should probably be done in conjuntion with the blood test. Are there any celiacs who had been faithful with their diet and had a spontaneous relapse? One other thing. I just recently started clown school (see, I told you I am unique!) and wonder about the talc. powder. The dictionary says it is "a very soft, usually massive and foliated (whatever that means!) mineral, magnesium silicate, Mg2Si4O10(OH)2, with a greasy feel, used to make talcum powder, lubricants, etc." Now, from what SUBSTANCE does this mag. silicate come from? Does it come from a grain? I am using Johnson's Baby Powder to set the makeup. Does anyone know if powder is a problem to celiacs? Thanks for your help, fellow helpmates Ellen "Starkles"