I had an appointment at a headache clinic yesterday and needed to fill out a lot of forms beforehand. I also needed to come with all of my records from past doctors so they could get a better idea of my history. After leaving my neurologist’s office last visit, I had both his individual medical […]
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Probiotics
Many people who suffer from Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis are put on antibiotics. Sometimes, it is part of the patient’s maintenance treatment plan. Other times it is the result of infection in the body which is not uncommon with an inflammatory bowel disease patient. Surgeries and the potential for complications that can occur with […]
Early Gastroparesis Thoughts/Update
Today is the first day of fall and also Yum Kipper. I am not religious at all but working on getting some faith back. I am not sure how I feel about God right now. I always believed strongly but then after my 5th surgery, I just couldn’t anymore. Anyway, both of these things represent […]
Exercising with a Chronic Illness
Exercising has always been the greatest mental health medication for me. It made me feel more centered and focused. The benefits of this are widely known so I won’t bore you with the obvious. What I did want to bring up is how frustrating it can be when you have a chronic illness and you […]
Every Little Tip Helps: Insomnia Suggestion
I have talked a lot about insomnia and how much it has impacted my life for years. Not sleeping or having your sleep schedule/routine thrown so much can truly make a person feel crazy. Although I am getting used to not sleeping well since it has been my “new normal” for over a decade now, it […]