If you have read my last post, you will remember that I have been dealing with a brand new (and life-disrupting) symptom - with a side of t…
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I have a fair few number of diagnoses. Most of them have something to do with inflammation and many of them are autoimmune in nature. This…
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I am an ambulatory wheelchair user. This means that I can only walk short distances, my body tires easily and can give out, and I often ne…
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We all hear about these incredible new products or 'super foods' that help to boost immunity. Immunity boosters are the new trend, …
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Living with any physical ailment is physically and mentally taxing. Who knew that living with illness meant taking on so much judgement, a…
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I quite often mention how my insides feel like they are burning - from the inside out. It's like acid pooling in my intestines. Somet…
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A large part of being chronically ill is knowing your limits. Taking it one step further than that - it is coming to the realization that …
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Most of you know that I often take pictures of washrooms. I don't know exactly when it started, but I know that it became a thing whe…
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I saw this photo posted on FB tonight. I thought I would share it for those of us who: Look like #1, Act like #5, and Feel like #8, On…
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Today was a GREAT day. I got to be a 'plus one' to a wedding today. An outdoor wedding. The weather was ideal. Blue skies, warm …
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I was recently asked what my thoughts were regarding dating people who are chronically ill (sometimes severely). Q. What would you think a…
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Once you have lived with chronic illness, certain things quickly become habits. Keeping a journal of foods, activities, medications, appoi…
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There is a bright side to experiencing a night without sleep. There are a few things going on: I have a major j-pouch flare-up, I have bee…
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Some friends were having a backyard bonfire tonight and I really wanted to go. It's just laid-back, sit down by the fire all night if I…
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Preparing for a wedding when you suffer from several chronic illnesses can be complicated. Really complicated. I am going to skip over al…
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For me it is always important to indulge in simple luxuries. Herbal tea will not improve my pain. It will not stop my intestines from call…
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There are a lot of hard truths that come with illness. There's this unexpected forced acceptance of several aspects in life that we ar…
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Sometimes, being a warrior in regards to chronic illness involves being a champion for your illness - attending conferences, information se…
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I did my Cosentyx injection last night. Within about half an hour after the injection, my throat and chest felt slightly tight, with a lit…
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It can be difficult to remember this sometimes: If you are feeling considerably fatigued, your body is fighting something. Maybe it is a …
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