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My appointment is in August (as I'll be on vacation from this coming Monday til then), but when I get the results, I'll be sure to let you guys know celiac3270 has a point, about the MREs....I never even thought about that, but it's true. Erghh....at first, I thought, 'yes! now I might know exactly what my problems are, and can counter them', but...

I forgot to mention that in addition to the previous symptoms I described, I also have joint problems, particularily my knees and hips, but also my elbows and wrists. I haven't had it diagnosed (as I refuse to go to the doctor unless I'm dying - or might have Celiac), so I'm now sure what the exact problem is. It could be lack of calcium, as I don't drink...

Thanks for your quick replies I've just booked an appointment, and I'm wondering - is the test simply a blood test? I've got this paranoia about hospitals, from past experiences (I've had four surgeries, and I'm allergic to the general anesthetic they gave me, and they've also tried to figure out my problems before in unpleasant ways). I don't...

I have had intestinal problems for my entire life. I have been told that I am lactose intolerant and have IBS, which are plausible, but while reading a magazine article I started to get an itch about this celiac business. I get sick rather easily, from both certain foods and from certain emotions. For example, whenever I go on a flight somewhere, or...