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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)

Vitamin D, Calcium and Your Bones

As we discussed in the article "IBD and Vitamin D" it is quite common to find patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) to be deficient in vitamin D. The role this plays in the maintenance of bones is a very important discussion. That having been said, it would be an incomplete story to fail to address the role that calcium... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (0)

Anemia Part 2: Folic Acid and B-12

A lack of certain B vitamins can also cause anemia. Two of the most common culprits are folic acid (b9) and vitamin b12. In this type of anemia the number of red blood cells is diminished and the cells present become larger. The lower numbers and change in red blood cells result in a decreased amount of oxygen to the body. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/20/2007, comments (0)

Common Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questions Answered

1. I am being treated for Crohn's disease, and lately, I have been experiencing tingling sensations in my fingers and toes. I am seeing a neurologist shortly, but is there any correlation between my Crohn's disease and my neurologic symptoms? Earlier this year, researchers looked at over 150 patients with Crohn's disease and... Read more Chevron

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