Tag Archives: Treatment

I survived another scope & lived to tell the tale

But actually. Scopes are a terrible experience. And a sigmoidoscopy? JUST AS TERRIBLE. At least for me it was. So here is the overview. Leading up to the weak of my scope I felt. I mean a little more off than usual, but that was because I was off my routine. For 5 days IContinueContinue reading “I survived another scope & lived to tell the tale”

Another overdue update!

Hello world, It has been awhile, no? Yes, yes it has. I know I promised an update a while ago, but life has been so up and down and my fatigue is unreal lately. After a full day of work and hammering some school stuff, I have 0 energy. But where should I begin? IContinueContinue reading “Another overdue update!”

Guest post: Chronic Pain Alternative Coverage

Hello dear readers. Today’s post is actually going to be the long waited guest post. Blake reached out to me in hopes that I could share some information for anyone who is interested, specifically individuals who suffer from chronic pain and just can’t afford their treatments or are looking to try alternative treatments. Check theContinueContinue reading “Guest post: Chronic Pain Alternative Coverage”

Embracing Change

First off I would like to say thank you. I felt terrible for the lack of updating my blog (which I will explain in a bit) and pondered if it was worth continuing to write in this blog. Although a part of me started this blog to help myself during this journey, I also startedContinueContinue reading “Embracing Change”

Sorry not Sorry- Being Unapologetic

I’m sure anyone with a chronic illness has been there. Where you find yourself apologizing for everything and excusing yourself for things that are usually out of your control. I find especially with invisible illnesses, it’s a lot trickier to tread around this. By definition I have a disability. Do I look like it? No?ContinueContinue reading “Sorry not Sorry- Being Unapologetic”

Methotrexate and IBD

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 ofContinueContinue reading “Methotrexate and IBD”

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 #6I got in a car accident Let’s start with the car accident. Life happens so fast! IContinueContinue reading “When it all comes tumbling down part 2”

It’s my birthday & I’ll cry if I want to

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 offContinueContinue reading “It’s my birthday & I’ll cry if I want to”