If you have Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, you’ve probably taken prednisone at some point. Prednisone, sometimes referred to as the “devil’s tic-tacs” in the chronic illness community, has some fairly intense side effects including weight gain. But why exactly does it cause weight gain? And what can you do to prevent gaining weight? Keep reading […]
3 Irritating Side Effects of Remicade & Ideas to Help Manage Them
Remicade was a miracle drug for me. But even though it put me into remission, I still dealt with some pretty annoying side effects. In this post, I share the three side effects I experienced and offer some solutions you can try to help manage them. 3 Remicade Side Effects I Experienced I was on […]
4 Uncomfortable Side Effects I Experienced While Taking Apriso and Clarithromycin
As someone with IBD, I feel like so much of my time is spent trying new medications, experiencing their unique side effects, and then comparing and contrasting if they’re better or worse than the disease itself. (Have you ever felt this way?) In January 2015, I was on the pills Apriso and Clarithromycin and experienced […]
The Curious Case of Tonsil Stones and Why They Might Relate to IBD
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 […]