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Current therapies for #IBD with a few key pointers: - do not use 5ASA medicines in #Crohn's disease - avoid excess use of steroids - azathioprine & MP are maintenance agents (so should not be used to induce remssion) - anti-TNF therapy works best when started early

Peter Higgins This is very important. Once a patient has developed antibodies against one biologic drug, they are likely to do it again. Need to prevent this with the next drug so don’t run out of medication options. #IBD #crohns #ulcerativecolitis

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@KTPARKMD Agree. I always tell patients we need to stay 2 steps ahead of your Crohns. More proactive adjustment and early adjustment is possibly the key to success. Unfortunately stumped by insurance companies almost all the time. #ibd

Important for Pregnant Moms with #IBD treated with biologics (esp. anti TNF #infliximab #adalimumab) to avoid live vaccines in newborns until > 12months. Speak with physician for individualized recommendations and tell your pediatricians what meds you are on. #greatlakes ibd

Peter Higgins Yes. As I’ve said before- “fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me!” If a patient declares that they are an “antibody-former” then protect them with the next therapy.

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We meet Sligo born & Champion kickboxer @CaradhODonovan who is following her sporting ambitions despite having Crohn's Disease O.N.A.K.A.I. on #RTENationwide Friday 27th April RTÉ One 7pm & RTE+1 8pm RTÉ @ISCCIRL Kickboxing Ireland Sport Ireland RT