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Hi Pat and fellow list members.  The question was is anyone out there
happy that they feel good??  I was diagnosed 6 yrs ago, at age 49.  I
never really felt good ever, and the last 4 yrs before dx, I was
extremely ill off and on.  It took a week of hospitalization, 11
transfusions and IVS for 7 days to dx me. Please don't ask why -- today,
it is beyond me.... Anyway, I feel SOOOO GOOOD all the time.  I have had
occassional problems with hidden glutens, but even then, I kNOW it will
pass, and i will feel good again.  My family can't get over how much
better I look and feel.  I gained wt ( I looked like I came from a 3rd
world country)(My admitting physical described me as a severly
malnourished 49 yr old -- and it took them a week!!!).  and have
incredible energy. I try to channel that energy into helping other
celiacs feel as good as I do, but being active in our local support
group.  I really feel, for MOST of us, the key is 100% gf.  there are so
many worse illnesses out there, that I feel this is not a deal.  Mary in
MI