<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Don Wiss <[log in to unmask]> wrote > Dr. Murray believes there are several "triggers" that can activate > Celiac disease in genetically susceptible people: > > * A sudden change to a low fat diet... > > * A woman is susceptible during postpartum... > > * Surgery, particularly GI (gall bladder, etc.) can be a trigger. > > * Certain viral infections... Don't forget the "becoming engaged to be married" trigger factor in men. I met several men in a support group meeting. The onset of Celiac symptoms in all of us seemed to be well correlated to our engagements. Coincidence? Who knows... Warren Anderson Marlborough, MA