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The mission of the Oklahoma Celiac Support Group is to make a positive difference in the lives of those living with Celiac Disease by providing support, education and opportunities to interact with fellow celiacs, as well as encourage the strict adherence to a gluten-free diet to promote a healthy and happy life.
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| Disease | # of Americans affected |
| Celiac Disease | 3 million |
| Epilepsy | 2.8 million |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 2 million |
| Ulcerative Colitis | 500,000 |
| Crohn's Disease | 500,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis | 333,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 30,000 |
Celiac Disease is nicknamed "the Great Mimic" because its symptoms are similar to many other illnesses. Symptoms vary from person to person and can include no symptoms to many different symptoms.
Untreated Celiac Disease can lead to Intestinal and lymphatic cancers, Autoimmune conditions like Type 1 diabetes, thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome (drying of moisture-producing glands, affecting eyes, mouth, skin, etc.), and primary biliary cirrhosis, a liver condition.
What to Look For:
Celiac Disease is nicknamed "the Great Mimic" because its symptoms are similar to many other illnesses. Symptoms vary from person to person and can include no symptoms to many different symptoms.
Symptoms may include:
Additionally, particularly in children:
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