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Jennifer Rackley

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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 04/08/2008, comments (3)

MY DAUGHTER THE BRAVE ONE.

MY DAUGHTER WAS DIAGNOSED THREE YEARS AGO. SHE HAS BEEN SUFFERING SINCE THE AGE OF ONE. IT TOOK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN BOSTON, MASS TO GET IT RIGHT! EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO CURE FOR THESE CONDITIONS, BRIANNA TRIES TO EDUCATE HER CLASSMATES SO THEY CAN UNDERSTAND WHY SHE VISITS THE BATHROOM SO MUCH.

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posted 03/10/2008, comments (3)

Humira - Allergic reaction

My 19 year old daughter started Humira (after 8 years with Crohns and on and off other meds) and after 2 months developed an horrific pustualr psoriasis-like rash over most of her body. While she has been off Humira for over 2 months and has been treated with prednisone and topical creams for the rash, it still persists. I... Read more Chevron

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