I have been thinking about something for a little while now. When I was growing up, I heard my parents say a lot that it is all about who you know. Meaning, if you know people with a lot of connections, that will obviously come in handy if you are pursuing a job or trying […]
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Be Sure to Always Follow Up Beforehand; Chronic Illness Can Cause Trust Issues
I had posted on Instagram and Twitter that I had some tests and procedures done recently. I love all of you who ask me about the findings or who just show me that I am not alone by letting me know they are thinking about me, sending a virtual hug, etc. It means so much to […]
Doctor Visits and Weight Fluctuations with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Do you ever feel like doctors don’t take you as seriously if you’re at a “healthy” weight? From my experiences, doctors have always listened and tried harder when I was at a very low weight. Invisible illness is tough for so many reasons. One of them is having doctors truly understand what you’re going through […]
If I was going to write a letter to the CCFA …
***the following was written while in tears, my computer crashed making me lose half the document initially, and now I don’t have anything in me to add hyperlinks and other things I normally would given the only way I can write on this blog right now is from a mobile device.*** { trying to be […]
Manage Your Medications, Regardless of How Long You Have Known Your Doctor
When I was getting ready for bed the other night, I looked down at my ambien bottle and the dose was 5mg. I had to put the bottle directly into the light and look again because I figured there was no way that was right. It was. I had just picked up a new prescription […]