| The Northeast Ohio Celiac Support Group is dedicated to supporting people with celiac disease and their family members. |
| Northeast Ohio Celiac Support Group (NEOCSG) |
| Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder which affects many organs in the body when untreated. It commonly affects the small intestine and results in an inability to absorb nutrients properly. Once thought to be rare, research now indicates that celiac disease (CD) affects 1 in 133 people in the U.S. and is considered to be widely underdiagnosed. Complications of undiagnosed CD include anemia, osteoporosis, fertility problems, and malnutrition, to list a few. Symptoms of CD may be gastrointestinal or seemingly non-intestinal. Symptoms may include anemia, constipation, diarrhea, malnutrition, weight loss, bloating, lactose intolerance, skin problems, dental enamel defects, failure to thrive, and muscle wasting. Some people have no symptoms whatsoever. CD is a multi-system, multi-symptom disorder. The sole treatment for CD is a lifelong, stringent "gluten-free" diet (GFD). Commonly referred to as "gluten", proteins which come from wheat, rye, and barley are harmful to people with CD and result in an autoimmune response when ingested. In time, this response results in damage throughout the body. Wheat, barley, & their derivatives are abundant in the American diet, so the GFD is challenging - but necessary. Upon diagnosis, it is crucial for patients to receive education by a registered dietitian with knowledge of CD and the GFD. It is important to receive a firm diagnosis before beginning treatment for celiac disease. Trisha Lyons, R.D., L.D. MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland |
| Raise awareness with the CD pin. Call UCCDP 773-702-7593 to order your pin |
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| 32nd Annual CSA Conference Erie, PA October 30 - November 1, 2009 |
| Columbus Children's Hospital 22nd Annual Celiac Conference November 7, 2009 Click here for conference & registration details |
| Gluten Free Taste Fair Saturday, October 10th Noon- 4:00Pm Mustard Seed Market - Solon stop by the support group table |
| GF Pizza Buffet Sunday, October 18th Tommy's Chicken Pizza Ribs (N. Ridgeville) 2 Seatings 2pm & 5pm Reservations Required! click here for details |