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Recent content by SalBarcia

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    Pairing IBD Patients

    Hello All, My name is Salvatore Barcia from Staten Island. I've been diagnosed with a complicated and severe case of Crohn's Disease since September 2011. The Crohn's triggered Ankylosing Spondylitis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and reoccurrence CDIFF which...
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    My Crohn's Story In The News

    Hello All! My story recently aired on Fox 5 NY News, Good Day Street Talk. Myself and Rhondell Domilici, director of the NY/NJ Take Steps Chapter appeared on the segment. Also, my story was shared in the Staten Island Advance a few months ago. I'm doing whatever it takes to spread awareness...
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    MY IBD vs Hurricane Sandy

    I was in and out of the hospital due to active disease weeks leading up to Hurricane Sandy’s impact on my hometown. I live in Staten Island, New York. Parts of Staten Island were demolished and it was devastating. I just so happen to be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and when I saw how...
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    Humira unrefrigerated

    Good Evening. I'm currently taking Humira 40mg for Crohn's Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis and RA. My roommate unplugged the fridge last night to turn on the microwave and forgot to plug the fridge back in. The shot has been left at room temperature for the last 24 hours. I'm due for my...
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    Strabucks Ouch!

    Is it me or does Starbucks trigger any fellow Crohn's Disease patients? I use to love Starbucks coffee, and my stomach never had problems with it, but after being diagnosed it's been impossible to enjoy a nice Starbucks coffee. Literally 5 minuets after drinking the coffee the pain starts. The...
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