Hello friends, I thought I would provide you all some of my insight of a common drug used to treat chronic illnesses, Methotrexate. I have been on it now for a month, so I felt it was an appropriate time to provide this update! What is it? Methotrexate is used to treat a variety of… Continue reading Methotrexate and IBD
Category: Treatments
When it all comes tumbling down part 2
Hello world, These past two weeks have been a whirl wind. If you follow my instagram account you probably already know. If you don't well: My ulcerative colitis was getting worse again so we are now on treatment #6 I got in a car accident Let's start with the car accident. Life happens so fast!… Continue reading When it all comes tumbling down part 2
A well needed update
So apparently it's been exactly a month! Time flies when you have 0 energy and motivation for things. I have honestly been meaning to get around to this. It's just been an ass kicking battle. Where do I start? Well for one, I was almost done my prednisone pills when I decided to adventure off… Continue reading A well needed update
Happy 1 Year to Me
Well, today is officially the day where one year ago I underwent a colonoscopy and was officially diagnosed. Although I made a post not that long ago about first being sick, your diagnosis date is a pretty monumental day. There is no more "it could be this, or this, or this" "Let's hope it's just… Continue reading Happy 1 Year to Me
Prednisone & I are back together
So I had every intention of being more diligent this month about keeping you all up to date. The intention was there. The energy and motivation was lacking a bit. Earlier this month we had managed to get down to 1.5 pills but I was having some concerning symptoms including frequent bowel movements, diarrhea, and… Continue reading Prednisone & I are back together
Prednisone- the devil’s little pill
Prednisone, again for anyone who doesn't know, is a corticosteroid that is an effective immunosuppressant often used to treat inflammatory disease, some autoimmune disease, and some types of cancers. I am currently on my second round of prednisone after my blow up in the summer. We are down to 10 mg or 2 pills, soon… Continue reading Prednisone- the devil’s little pill
My Experience on Entyvio
Hello friends! It has been awhile. According to my blog post, 16 days to be exact. My motivation to do the million things I want to do is starting to dwindle down as I am down to 2.5 pills. But it's Christmas season so I need the energy! This is the best time of the… Continue reading My Experience on Entyvio
