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 […]
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 […]