I had an appointment with my GI on August 30th. I’m glad that they were able to get me in sooner than November! We really needed to talk about what’s been going on. It’s hard to do that over the phone at times when I have to go through Dr. M’s triage nurse. As of…
I had my first Rheumatologist appointment on August 18th. I decided that I probably needed to go see one in July. My joint pain had gotten to the point where it’s been unbearable some days. So last month I went to the day clinic at my doctor’s office and had a bunch of labs ran…
“I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company.“ Tired of carrying around pill bottles and pill boxes? I know have been in the past. This…
“I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. “ I’ve always wanted to try a bidet. I have heard good things about them…
Five years ago today I had my first colonoscopy. March 17, 2011. My primary care doctor at the time ordered it and I believe that a general surgeon performed the colonoscopy itself. I don’t really remember, to be honest. I only met the guy like 3 times. Two of which I don’t remember because of…
After being on prednisone for 5 or 6 days I finally resided to the fact that the rectal pain was not going to go away on it’s own. I called my GI on Monday and left a message for his nurse. I heard back from her a couple of hours and she said that I…
WEGO Health: Living with an illness, you are more likely to face, people who don’t understand your daily struggles. Sometimes, these people can be inconsiderate and hurtful. Have you ever wanted to tell them how you really feel, but didn’t feel like you were able to? Now is your chance! Write an open letter to the people who have hurt you. What would…
I saw my PCP today. She thinks that the rash and welts that I have are probably related to my IBD and extraintestional manifestations of it. But according to the National Library of Health, psoriasis is an extraintestinal manifestation of IBD. So, who knows what exactly is going on. Now I’m on two different strengths…
Those three words seem innocent enough don’t they? It may seem like a nice thing to say to someone when they’re feeling down and depressed but I don’t see it that way. I don’t like it when people tell me to be positive when I’m having a rough time. Or feel depressed. It makes me…
I got to meet with Dr. M today. It was my first time seeing him and I really like having him as my new GI. He took the time to answer all of my questions and even write me a letter for flying with my Humira. I have to fly next month for work and…