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Tricks to Deal with IBD as a Bride

Being a Bride often includes an amazing Groom (or Bride), a wonderful group of friends, a jaw-dropping location, and a Wedding Gown . Whe…

Wedding!!!

We have now been ❤MARRIED❤ for four and a half days and it is amaaaazing. Even with all of the hiccups, all of the pain, all of the fallou…

Medication Issues

Well, this weekend coming up is an exciting one. The MOST exciting. We are getting MARRIED this weekend!!! As I am sitting here getting my…

Body Says STOP

Today I got a nasty little jolt to remind me to stop and rest. It was a nice reminder for me that it is vital to keep doggie bags around a…

Bridal Meltdown

As of this year, I have now been ill for over 18 years. It has been 18 years since my first diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis, 15 years sinc…

Steps Forward

Well, I am back on solid food. Eating some chicken, potatoes, perogies - easy stuff. The pain is still there and the fallout is still happ…

Bad vs Normal Bad

Something happened this week. I am not sure exactly what triggered it - the spring rolls, being on one of my antibiotics too long, or just…

Trying Everything

I am not sure what's going on exactly, but my Crohn's is right ticked off. I have lost more weight, felt incredibly shaky and weak…

Medication Change

Today I saw my Rheumatologist. Before I went in, she had been contemplating increasing my dose of Cosentyx, because the relief I have felt…

Catch-Up Day

Today is a day to catch up. I need to catch up on sleep. Catch up on wedding to-do lists. Catch up on medical paperwork. Catch up on yoga …

Making Myself 'Feel' Better

Okay so sometimes there is nothing you can do to feel better physically. As per my previous post, I am in a total funk today. Stressed out…

Bachelorette Weekend

This past weekend I was out in a secluded(ish) cabin for my Bachelorette Party and TODAY is my Birthday!!!  For the Bachelorette weeken…

Birthday

Today is my birthday. 🎉 My birthdays are always bittersweet. I have not had a birthday without physical pain since I was 13 y…

The Cosentyx & Dentist Problem

For some reason, the first week after my Cosentyx injection, my body seems to be hypersensitive. It is almost like my body is intolerant w…

Swelling from Excitement

With Hereditary Angioedema, any extreme emotion can trigger a major episode. Anger, frustration, anxiety, panic attacks, being frightened,…

Dinosaur

Okay I have to give major props to my friend Carmen. After reading my previous blog about my current pukey situation probably due to excit…

Surprise Middle-of-the-Night Vomits

There's really no explanation needed... Just a random Oh hell I think I'm gonna puke right now Then a race to the washroom. Fun…

Beauty is Pain!

It is pretty evident that I am a stubborn individual. Sadly, my collection of heels is utilized a lot less than it it used to be. I LOVE h…