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I would consider my MC to be in remission at this point. Although the D has been out of the picture for several months now, it took longer to figure out what was causing the gurgling and stomach pain from time to time. My weight has stabilized. I usually have one Norman in the morning and am good for the day. I do have some problems with C, and I believe this is also related to an MC reaction, so I'm keeping tabs on it.
I think that I'm no longer lactose-intolerant--I'm able to eat mozarella in moderation. I am still reluctant to try hard cheeses, since my casein reaction was violent, and I have never been a milk drinker anyway. I am still avoiding soy and peanuts, and have recently concluded that some other legumes (sugar snap peas) also don't agree with me. I can still eat green beans, black beans, and chickpeas. Potatoes continue to bother me in any form (including potato starch), so I have given up GF baked goods. I do have some Chebe mixes, which have no potato, and I tolerate them well. So far I'm doing fine with rice, as long as I don't eat huge amounts of it, so I find it easier to avoid most "gluten-free substitutes." I can eat corn, cornstarch, and corn syrup, but can't handle tortillas, chips, or Chex GF cereal. I suppose this is probably a cross-contamination issue, but I feel much better if I avoid them.
So far all of my kids are free of GS symptoms, for which I'm thankful; however, I have started cooking more GF meals for the family and have stopped buying so many crackers etc. for snacks. The family is not GF, but they are eating a lot less gluten than before. I hope this may keep them from developing issues down the road.
Thanks so much to all the Potty People who are so willing to share their advice and experiences! I would have gotten nowhere with this, were it not for you.
My lactose-intolerant symptoms were primarily bloating and gas, and I'm not having those anymore, so I think it's just the casein now. Oh, well.
Cynthia!!! 
