IMessage display my email address

Hi, I am having problem with iMessage on iPhone 4. When I sent iMessage to someone, my email address appeared on their phone even when they have saved my mobile number in their phones.
I had this problem on my 3GS as well but managed to solve it by going to 'Settings', 'Messages', 'Receive At', 'Caller ID' and then select my handphone number instead of my email address.
The problem with iPhone 4 is that after I go to 'Settings', 'Messages', 'Receive At', there is no 'Caller ID' option on my phone. Under the 'You can be reached for messages at', only my email address is there but I can't see my mobile number.
Is there any way to fix this?

I've got it to work.. Got this solution from another thread;
Go to Settings > Messages > Then turn iMessage OFF. Now turn it back on, and it should say "activating", then your phone number should be in the "Receive At" line. Worked for me- hope it helps!

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