First off, I would like to say that I am doing a lot better than I was a couple weeks ago. Prednisone may be the devil’s pill, but it really does work wonders fast. Just usually comes with a cost. I did see my doctor today and it was decided that we should just jumpContinueContinue reading “My Experience with Humira”
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When it all comes tumbling down: an update on my health & colonoscopy round 2
So it’s been awhile since I’ve last updated you all or even have written on this blog. Obviously for good reason, I swear. Last I wrote was just before my appointment on August 14th and after that point I just didn’t know how to update you guys- everything was so up in the air. ButContinueContinue reading “When it all comes tumbling down: an update on my health & colonoscopy round 2”
Trying to Find Some Faith
faith fāTH noun complete trust or confidence in someone or something. I remember when I was first diagnosed I had this thought that this was just one set back. I still had optimism. I started this journey with hope. I thought to myself “Okay this sucks, but it’s not the worst thing and I canContinueContinue reading “Trying to Find Some Faith”
The time my UC caused me to go to the hospital
To start I am back home and hopefully FINALLY on the road to recovery. And my first experience going to the hospital as a result of my disease was probably a lot easier compared to other people. But let rewind to a week and a bit ago. I decided to take a leave of absenceContinueContinue reading “The time my UC caused me to go to the hospital”
Admitting I’m Scared
This week seems to be my breaking point. I am now down to 0.5 pills of Prednisone so 2.5 mg and my body hates it. On top of that I can’t seem to get out of this current active flare and I’m worried weekly Humira is showing signs of not being enough. My body isContinueContinue reading “Admitting I’m Scared”
Things I Wish People Understood About IBD Part 2
Happy IBD Awareness Day! In honor of further raising awareness I thought I would do another one of these posts. This of course is all from my personal experience and can be different for everyone, but hopefully some of you can relate and have a laugh! When I say I have to go, I needContinueContinue reading “Things I Wish People Understood About IBD Part 2”
A Letter to Myself
Dear Body, At first I was going to write a love letter to you, but as the weeks went by and things got worse I realized, that perhaps dear body we needed to step up our game. Perhaps I needed to write a negotiation letter. See, you kind of have my body under hostage andContinueContinue reading “A Letter to Myself”
Prednisone & Humira just don’t like me
Hello dear readers, It’s been a week! This month I have definitely been slacking with the blog posts, which is a bummer because I have even planned my posts for the month, but unfortunately I didn’t really plan ahead at looking at my energy levels- which lately feels non-existent! My update: I have decided toContinueContinue reading “Prednisone & Humira just don’t like me”
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