Do You Have Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is a COMMON genetically linked disease. An environmental STRESS can activate celiac disease. In people with celiac disease, EATING foods containing gluten sets off an immune mediated response evoking damage to epithelial cells of the small intestine lining. Some of the most common symptoms are joint pain, anemia, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue and irritability. Link to symptoms.
About Us
The Celiac Sprue Association® is the major non-profit celiac support group in America with chapters, resource units and members across the country. Foreign members are also welcomed.
"Celiacs Helping Celiacs"
Read the Celiac Sprue Association's position statement on gluten in medications. Continue Reading...
Breaking News - CSA Endorses Gluten in Medication Identification Act of 2012. Continue Reading...
Current Issues
National Celiac Awareness Day, September 13th Senate Resolution 550
Seeking CSA Governing Board Nominees Even Numbered Regions and President Elect, Secretary
1 in 141 estimate of Celiac Disease Prevalence in the US. 7,798 persons in National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2010. Most prevalent in white non-Hispanic women. Continue Reading
Breaking News - Alvine Pharmaceuticals Recruiting for a Phase 2 Clinical Trial. Continue Reading ...
Breaking News - Alba Therapeutics Recruiting for a Phase 2b Clinical Trial. Continue Reading...
