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Another nothing day is happening today. Still feeling like I completely overexerted myself... So today has already included a nice lunch,…
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Haven't we all had moments in our lives that we thought were completely unfair, only to realize later in life that those experiences we…
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Today - February 28 - is Rare Disease Day Attached here is the link to an info page that also includes a video, talking about how many pe…
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This past week has been fairly busy overall... not every day, but every few days. Usually my body can barely handle one busy afternoon or e…
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Alright - I have to admit that I have fallen victim to a modern advertising campaign. First let me say that I actually like cream of wheat…
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We are a very caffeinated society. Places like Starbucks and Tim Horton's make a complete fortune because we rely so much on it to keep…
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It has been a LOOOOONG time since I have owned these kinds of sneakers - until now. Running shoes and athletic sneakers have always been a …
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There are several passions that I have had to greatly reduce and, in some cases, even give up entirely. I have taken a step back from kayak…
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I don't even know quite how to explain this one. Well, let's start with how I have been feeling. Yesterday was bad. Really bad. We…
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If you've been following along with my blog, you would know that I LOVE swimming. I am a total water-baby. The only problem is that I r…
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You know when someone has endured countless endoscopies and colonoscopies. RJ is getting a camera pill down his esophagus to make sure not…
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For whatever reason, back in September my Crohn's started to reeeeeally act up. I had to completely limit my diet to full fluids and Bo…
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Randomly today, I realized that it has been a long time since I have worn my stamped ring that says "STRENGTH" on it. When I fir…
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At my most recent trip to receive emergency treatment, I will never forget the moment RJ finally got to come to see me through those doors …
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Sometimes it is difficult to always keep in mind that we are all in this together. These days, chronic illness is more than just common, ch…
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This is just a general and random 'wondering'. Which one of these makes you feel worse? A) No Support Or B) Fake Support Would…
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You know, I think that in one way or another, each person's dreams do come true. Often it is not the way in which we expect. Sometimes …
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I very rarely cancel or reschedule appointments. Once in a while I write them down wrong or misunderstand or things are rescheduled and I f…
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Here are some of my best pieces of advice for dealing with IBD, specifically Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease: ▪Get accustomed t…
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You know how we all have a general idea what we would do with lottery winnings if we ever won? That's a pretty normal thing to do - to…
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Listening to some of the stories on the annual Radiothon for the Alberta Children's Hospital on Country 105, there are certain parts th…
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Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease are often labeled 'bathroom diseases'. They are. They're not just bathroom diseas…
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Tonight will by my 6th injection of Cosentyx - a biologic to help reduce some symptoms from my Ankylosing Spondylitis. I am more nervous f…
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It has been revealed that a study , performed with mice, has had shockingly positive results with the eradication of several types of Cance…
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I am currently watching the Superbowl episode of This Is Us. Or rather, I am trying to watch it with blurry misty teary eyes... Amazing s…
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You know I have been doing too many injections when I have a glass of water in front of me and I start flicking the glass to get rid of a t…
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At the risk of sharing too much information, I wanted to explain what my week has been like - in a comical way. Half of my coping skills a…
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You know those moments in an ER, when you are waiting for your name to be called, waiting for a doctor, waiting to be taken to radiology, w…
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This week was busy. And medical-y. And medication-y. My body is exhausted from the slight trauma that occurred on Thursday... and I am f…
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One of the greatest challenges in our current approach to medical understanding is that many health professionals expect each illness, dise…
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Turns out, I may have to learn how to start my own IVs within the coming months. Of course I am nervous... It is kind of an unnerving ide…
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After an IV treatment of Berinert, it always works even BETTER than sub-q prophylaxis. So not only are my throat and chest wide open - all…
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Due to the dry weather, recent stresses, and a flare up of my psoriasis on my scalp, I am increasingly grateful for the fact that I can wea…
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Today was an interesting day that took an unexpected turn. So many different mini-dilemmas coursed through my mind as we dealt with a situ…
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