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, gluten exposure evokes an immune mediated response and damage to lining of the small intestine lining. Some of the most common symptoms are joint pain, anemia, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue and irritability. Link to symptoms. Enjoy and share this public service announcement. Continue Reading...
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.
Read the Celiac Sprue Association's position statement on gluten in medications. Continue Reading...
Breaking News - CSA Endorses Gluten in Medication Identification Act of 2013. Continue Reading...
Current Issues
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
AbbVie secures exclusive option to acquire global rights to ALV003; ALV003 has the potential to be the first non-dietary therapy to treat celiac disease Watch the CSA website for upcoming Clinical Trial Recruitment Information. "The strength of this association assures the continued development of pharmaceutical options for the celiac patient community" stated Mary Schluckebier.
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