Two nights ago I experienced what I think may have been the worst pain of my life. Following a very high stress week, like crying at work, the students can tell something is wrong stress, like your elderly parents and disabled brother are living in filth with mouse shit all over their kitchen and onlyContinue reading “Pain”
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Huel Made Me Hurl
One time I tried to find a cheaper medical meal replacement. I tried Huel. I couldn’t swallow it because my gag reflex was immediately triggered by it’s texture.
Life with Multiple Chronic Illnesses
In a word, confusing. What is causing the symptoms? Are these conditions impacting each other? I have Crohn’s disease, hypothyroidism, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. What is causing my fatigue? My brain fog? Why does my whole body hurt? What is throwing off my sleep schedule? When you are navigating multiple diagnosis, specialists make it moreContinue reading “Life with Multiple Chronic Illnesses”
Health Care: Denied
My gastrointerologist told me if I am not interested in being on Remicade (or a similarly priced drug) for the rest of my life I should seek treatment elsewhere. She did not prescribe me Prednisone to stop my flare. She wants me to take tests and have a colonoscopy. She wants to discuss medication optionsContinue reading “Health Care: Denied”
Eating Vegan with Crohn's Disease 