Have you ever had tonsil stones? You know, the weird white clumps that cling to the skin in the back of your throat? I dealt with tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, from January through May 2015. It was not a fun experience, but I wanted to share it because I’ve heard of others with […]
7 Prednisone Side Effects and Ideas to Help Manage Them
If you’ve ever taken prednisone, you might agree with me that it’s kind of a love-hate relationship. Prednisone isn’t supposed to be a long-term maintenance medication, and for good reason! While it can help reduce the severity of flares, it can also present a good handful of intense side effects. In this post, I share […]
How an Embarrassing Moment Actually Enriched My Support System
If you’ve had IBD for any length of time, I’d be willing to bet you’ve had an embarrassing story or two to share. I know I sure do. And in today’s post, I’d like to share one such embarrassing story and explain how it actually deepened my friendships and my support system. Why I Want […]
Pillbox Tips: Keep Track of Your Medications with These 5 Hacks
When I was first diagnosed with IBD, I stared at my full pillbox feeling overwhelmed and unsure how I would remember to take all my meds throughout the day. I quickly learned how to keep track of my medications and thought I’d share these five hacks to help you stay on top of yours. My […]