
Celiac Disease Support Group
Celiac disease is an auto-immune disorder of the digestive system that occurs in genetically-predisposed individuals. It is characterised by damage or flattening to all or part of the villi lining the small intestine, which interferes with the absorption of nutrients. This damage is caused by eating anything with gluten (gliadin), a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley...

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Hello everyone...I am new to the board and new to Celiac's. I always knew there was something wrong with me dietary wise, but could never figure it out. Two weeks ago I saw my GI for a colonoscopy. Before she even did the procedure she suspected Celiac's from my blood work. The day after my colonoscopy I was back for my Endo and the biopsy. I met with my doctor on Monday who laid it all out on the table for me. It was very frightening. My intestines were complete soomth no Villi (sp?) at all, I forgot to ask my doc is this normal when first diagnosed? She also told me I was basically malnurished, which explains a lot of my other symptons. I have a lot of work a head of me! I found this board and read some of the entries...it's nice to know I am not alone!
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