It’s been about two months since I have reframed my thinking about fatigue, chronic illness, and fitness. My therapist has been very helpful in reinforcing my new mindset, as well as looking at the scientific evidence of my recent colonoscopy, which shows no signs of inflammation. With my Crohn’s and Hashimoto’s medically managed, I shouldContinue reading “Fit in my 40s update”
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Vicious mind cycle
I had a colonoscopy last week and the results were really good. With my thyroid and Crohn’s managed, I shouldn’t been feeling fatigue. So what could the fatigue be from? I have been working with my therapist to interrogate some mental blocks I have around exercise (exercise will make me sick, exertion will increase myContinue reading “Vicious mind cycle”
Fatigued AF
I have a fun cluster of chronic illnesses that all lead to me being fatigued at this time of year. I can’t wake up in the morning. I often have a headache or nausea right when I wake up, but that eventually goes away. I have difficulty concentrating and have brain fog in the morning.Continue reading “Fatigued AF”
I have energy now!!!
In June the unexpected happened. As I was recovering from a flare, I started feeling levels of energy I haven’t felt in 2 years. I started taking a new thyroid medication with T3 in it late in May, and I think it is finally making a difference. I am kind of in shock in theContinue reading “I have energy now!!!”
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”
Eating Vegan with Crohn's Disease 