I just discovered a celiac testing center that specializes in intestinal disorders. It is at https://www.enterolab.com/Tests/Orders/. The price for the genetic test is much more reasonable than the other lab I have posted in the past. This one is only about $150 as apposed to about $350 for the other one It also uses new patent pending antobody tests as well. No blood draw needed (cheek swab for the genetics test and stool sample for the antibody tests). You deal directly with them and do not even need a doctor's appoitment or in-town lab involvement.
I have also discovered a really busy celiac forum at http://www.glutenfreeforum.com/index.php?. Mmm. if that link doesn't work, try to copy/paste to your browser. The '?' is included in the link.
If you live in Arkansas, there is a celiac support group in the Little Rock area. The web pages are http://www.uams.edu/celiac/ and http://www.gigbranches.org/centralarkansas/ If you do not live in Arkansas, keep at trying to find a state or local support group. I have watched for a long time to find one here in Arkansas. As more and more people are being diagnosed or are suspicious of having a gluten problem these groups are begining to form more and more often. There are even gluten free summer camps for kids and celiac specific bed and breakfasts. It is getting easier all the time to be GF.
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Nov. 14, 2005 - A group for parents of celiac kids