[HeatherP]

Hi Andrea, hi Beth. Well, I guess I'm in shock. After reading your post, Andrea, I did some research and it kind of freaked me out. I made an appt to see my g.p. Friday afternoon to discuss the blood test, and I'm going to ask for a referral to the gastro-enterologist for a biopsy. What a mess. I didn't even know that the last blood test I did was for anything other than an A1C and a thyroid check. I can't believe I was told not to worry about it. Our cat died last year from lymphoma as a result of inflammatory bowel disease, and I don't want to die that way. She suffered so much. I'm really glad for the information you posted, Andrea, and when I'm feeling up to it, I'm sure I'll be interested in some more info. For now, though, I need some time, and tonight I'm going to drown my sorrows in a bottle of wine..... (I read on one of the celiac websites that wine has no gluten - thank God!!!)