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Sunshine,
I agree with you. The breadth and the depth of my ignorance are great. That is one of the main reasons that I wanted to write this book. When I discovered how little I knew about the all the varieties of sexual development, I was stunned. I wondered why so mony of us know so little, and I thought it might be a good thing if we (especially me) knew more. And I have learend a lot from books, but I think I can learn a greate deal more from people. I know one man who is XXY and one woman with AIS and they are helping to see more deeply into thier lives and mine. I do not believe in freaks. I believe in the wonders of this world and the miracle of humanity. I want to try and share that. The more people I talk with, the more colors I have to paint my book with. I don't blame you for being susp[icious and I understand, at least in part, why you don't want to speak with me.
My wife also has celiac sprue. The immune systems of people with this disease react to a piece of a protein called gluten. That reactioin crosses over and attacks the small intestine (as well, perhaps, as some other parts of the body). Celiac disease is caused by a genetic predisposition toward this overreaction of the immune system. Gluten is found in many grains, but the gluten found in barley, wheat , rye, and spelt is especially bad. For that reason, people with celaic disease must completely avoid these grains and their byproducts -- like beer and grain alcohols. That will usually eliminate most if not all of the symptoms.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is another autoimmune disease that is often found in association with celiac disease. For unknown reason's the immune systems of persons with this disease attack their thyroid glands. That cause inflammation fo the thyroid and hypothroidism -- too little thyroid hormone. The symptoms can be helped by taking thyroid hormones, but there is no known cure. I would stongly reommed that you see botha rheumatoligist and and endocrinologist to find out how best to cer for yourelf. These are complex diseases that vary a lot from person to person.
I hope this is helpful.
I'll get back to you on warts.
Gerry Callahan
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