As I said in a previous post: “Oh, prednisone, what a magical, terrible drug you are”. And I mean it. For people with IBD who are in the midst of a bad flare – prednisone can literally be a lifesaver, as it can knock down inflammation FAST. Of course, I am not a doctor, and everything I say in this post should be taken with a grain of salt. However…for better or worse, I do…
One of my goals for the new year is to do more “mindfulness stuff” – meditation, breathing exercises, gratitude and the like… Meditation has always been one I’ve needed help with though. For the longest time, I thought that the goal of meditation was to achieve total clarity of the mind. You know…where nothing is going on inside your head and thoughts except stillness. Because I could never really achieve anything remotely resembling that (my…
Crohns, colitis, and…poetry? Wow, two posts in one week. Go me! I will admit that I’m not always the most humorous when it comes to talking about IBD… So, purely for kicks, I composed a poem that many of us might relate to. Enjoy. A is for abscess, a serious worry. B is for bathrooms, and running to them in a hurry. C is for cramping, it can feel like passing broken glass. D is…
Hi All. After another lengthy hiatus…I’m back at the keyboard. Here’s hoping 2024 brings us all good things. I’d like to start the new year by saying a huge thank you to those who have posted comments and positive feedback on my blog. Your words are incredibly touching, and it warms my heart to know that even just a few people are benefiting from this project. This latest post is focused on a topic that…
