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With a new #Congress & #Administration, it’s more important than ever for us to advocate for the needs of #IBD patients nationwide.

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In addition to urgency, some #IBD pts may also experience the opposite – constipation. Have you ever experienced constipation?

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For more information about #IBD & constipation, contact the @IBDHelpCenter at [email protected] or 888-694-8872.

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Pts living with #Crohns or #UC may experience a variety of symptoms, including weight loss, urgency, abdominal pain, & much more.

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.@nataliesparacio: “There is love & life outside of #Crohns. The disease does not need to define you.” Read more: https://t.co/VW5ZloJJTP

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What do you wish people knew about #IBD? Check out one response from Kira, #Crohns pt & member of @ccfanylc: https://t.co/6nS0tolr4D

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For more information, contact the @IBDHelpCenter at [email protected] or 888-694-8872.

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Other long-term risks of #6MP: non-melanoma skin cancer & a very small increased risk of #lymphoma.

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Long-term risks on #6MP: increased risk of infection, particularly viral infections, & elevated liver tests.

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Iron deficiency #anemia may also occur due to #celiac disease, #ulcers, problems causing blood loss in stool, or heavy menstrual periods.

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#6MP does not typically cause iron deficiency. Iron deficiency #anemia may occur due to active #Crohns, causing slow loss of blood in stool.

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EXPERT RESPONSE: #6MP can suppress bone marrow production of all cells, leading to #anemia or low platelet count.

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Learn more about this study: https://t.co/y6SDDNrJZm

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This suggests that #Crohns-related cognitive impairments might be a result of indirect disease effects on the body.

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The study also reported that #Crohns patients had a higher median depression score & poorer rating of sleep quality.