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Best answer: First of all, you or your loved one are not alone. There are many resources out there for celiac disease, including formal associations, information Web sites, newsletters and support groups. Celiac disease, also known as gluten intoler
Best answer:
First of all, you or your loved one are not alone. There are many resources out there for celiac disease, including formal associations, information Web sites, newsletters and support groups.
Celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance, is a genetic disorder that affects 1 in 1,331 Americans. Symptoms of celiac disease can range from the classic features, such as diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition, to latent symptoms such as isolated nutrient deficiencies but no gastrointestinal symptoms. (celiac.com)
The following organizations can provide information and resources on celiac disease:
Gluten-Intolerance Group
15110 10th Avenue, SW, Suite A
Seattle, WA 98166-1820
(206) 246-6652
www.gluten.net
Celiac Disease Foundation
13251 Ventura Blvd, Suite #1
Studio City, CA 91604-1838
(818) 990-2354
www.celiac.org
Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America, Inc.
PO Box 31700
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-0600
www.csaceliacs.org
OTHER USEFUL SITES
www.celiac.com
Information, support groups, recipes, product information, reference articles
National Institutes of Health has information on celiac disease and gluten-free diet. See links below.
Additional resources can be found through local support groups and libraries, reliable internet sites, and your healthcare provider.
Hope this helps,
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Best answer:
http://www.celiac.com/index.html...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/00219...
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases...
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