Hair loss
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None/not noticeable
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Obvious
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Fatigue
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None/full activity
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I often need a nap to reset myself
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Major impact on my activity level
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Nausea
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None/easy to ignore
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Manageable with medication/still eating
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Can’t eat
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Pain
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None/easy to ignore
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Manageable with OTC medication (eg, Advil, Tylenol)
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Need prescription-strength medication
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Diarrhea
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2 stools or less/day
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3+ loose stools per day
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Unable to leave the house due to frequency and urgency of diarrhea
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Risk of infection
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None/modest
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Hospitalized due to infection
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Tingling in hands and feet
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None/easy to ignore
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Bothersome but manageable
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Interferes with activities of daily living (eg, getting dressed)
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Out-of-pocket cost
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$500
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$1,000
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$3,000
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