<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> The following is a summary of the themes/ideas in repsonse to my questions about lymphoma risk and organizing your life as a new celiac. In addition to the advice duplicated here, there was lots of encouragement and understanding which I thank you for. My apologies for not responding to everyone individually but I had about 50 replies. If anyone else who is new would like more specifics, please email me. There were fewer responses to the concern about lymphoma risk due to eating gluten while unaware of diagnosis. All reported getting the same response from their own doctors that the statistical likelihood is so small, testing is not worthwhile. 1) Strong universal support for getting a bone density test. 2) Find and join a local support group; the support of joining this list; use of chat rooms for support. 3) you will feel better eventually if you stick to the diet but it takes time.It could take 6 to 8 months before your intestines heal and then you will feel great. (others mentioned it taking up to a year or more before they felt better) Management of CD comes with alot of time and trial and error. Have patience with yourself. 4) In hindsight, the best thing I did for myself as a new celiac was to go to a conference. 5) I would look for the best gastroenterologist you can find who understands celiac. 6) Get one or two basic cookbooks (Bette Hagman and Carol Fenster most often mentioned) 7) Read Against the Grain by Jax Peters. I strongly endorse this. I had already gotten this book and have found it one of the most helpful resources for new celiacs. 8) "If I were starting a gf diet now, knowing what I do, I would eliminate all foods except fresh meats and fresh fruits and vegetables for a couple of weeks (happens to be the basic Atkins diet) and then begin introducing grains and packaged foods one at a time. That way I'd know exactly what I could & couldn't eat. Besides, starting like this is the easiest way to be sure of eliminating all gluten from the beginning." 9) Variations on simplicity: My best advice for anything is KISS, Keep It Simple Stupid. 10) Use of the Web and/or mail order for supplies and information. I think most of them are known to old hands so I won't repeat them, but email me if you want a list. 11) 2 people emailed a long letter which they send to all first time posters filled with useful information. Those of you who are also new can use this as a reason to stop lurking and post. ;-) 12) suggestions on setting up a gf kitchen On the vitamin issue, many do take a multi-vitamin. My comment: There is a problem with multivitamins for those of us who have known deficiencies and are still recently diagnosed. Even in those with healthy villi, calcium inhibits the absorbtion of iron. Therefore, for maximum effect it is preferable to take those supplements separately and as far apart as possible. Some vitamins or minerals are better absorbed on an empty stomach; some are better with meals. You lose control of this when you take a multivitamin. Harlene