Did you know a common sign of PSC is losing response to the IBD medications you try? Since my ulcerative colitis diagnosis in 2014, I’ve tried countless medications, including prednisone, 5-ASAs (like mesalamine, sulfasalazine, and Apriso), enemas, biologics, and more, and none of them brought me relief for more than a few months. I Failed […]
On Feeling Invisible: The Thoughts and Wishes of a Chronic Illness Patient
Happy Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week! The theme for Awareness Week this year is “Making the invisible visible by sharing a day in the life with IBD.” In today’s blog post, I share my innermost thoughts and wishes as someone living with an invisible disease. Life with Invisible Symptoms My colon was almost destroyed because […]
Book Review: “My Beautiful Detour: An Unthinkable Journey from Gutless to Grateful”
Happy October! Here in Tennessee, the leaves are starting to turn and there’s been a refreshing nip in the air. In other words, it’s been perfect weather to cozy up by the fireplace, sip on some steaming tea, and read! Today, I bring you my latest book review of My Beautiful Detour: An Unthinkable Journey […]
4 Reasons Why Chronic Illness Changed My Motivation for Exercising
I used to work out because I wanted to look good. Chronic illness has changed that. Keep on reading to learn my new-found motivations for exercise and the life-changing event that launched this change. 4 New Reasons Why I Exercise I used to work out to look good. But now, living with chronic illness, I […]
Book Review: “The Things We Don’t Say: An Anthology of Chronic Illness Truths,” Edited By Julie Morgenlender
I’m writing this during the 2020 quarantine. I’m sure getting tired of this pandemic, but I have to say, there was a definite perk throughout all this chaos. It was reading the newly released book The Things We Don’t Say: An Anthology of Chronic Illness Truths, edited by Julie Morgenlender. Keep on reading to learn […]
3 Major Things a Liver Biopsy Can Tell You (Plus 7 Common Reasons Why People Get the Procedure)
Welcome back to the fourth and final installment about my liver biopsy experience! In today’s post, I’m going to talk less about my personal liver biopsy experience and more about liver biopsies in general—particularly why people get this procedure and what your results can tell you about your health. If you missed Part 1 (all […]