<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> 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