Alright - some good-ish news. I had my pouchoscopy today - to look in my internal J-Pouch, check on the Crohn's, and try to figure out…
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I've got a pouchoscopy in the morning (scope of my internal J Pouch), so today I am prepping for it. This means fluids all day (full fl…
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What is it like to live with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (like Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease...)? The short version…
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Let me preface this by saying that my current 'diet' has nothing to do with diet trends. It has nothing to do with a list of recomm…
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With any kind of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, dehydration can be a persistent issue. If your bowels don't work properly, there is a lot …
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I just had an annual checkup with my gastrointestinal specialist this week - and the appointment went well!! In the chronic illness world …
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So the incessant burping came, I had x-rays done, a lower and upper endoscopy done, bloodwork done, and IV HAE meds given. Then it settled…
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Long story short: I started burping every 5-10 seconds late Thursday night and couldn't stop. My guts felt like they were being filled …
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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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Picture this: You are given a device. This device has to last you a lifetime. There are no exchanges, no returns, and none available to p…
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As of this month, it has been twenty years with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. While I have other illnesses that significantly impact my life…
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My newest camping accessory arrived in the mail yesterday. I am a HUGE fan of camping. It has become my only real vacation in the last few…
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Chronic illness is ALWAYS complicated. Here's a little snapshot into why it seems like no one can figure it out, or why we, as patient…
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Having had Inflammatory Bowel Disease for 20 years as of this coming November, diet is always a massive obstacle and an ever-changing part …
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It is often difficult to tell what anyone else around us is thinking, feeling, or experiencing. A fake smile can hide a life of loss and d…
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To be honest, I am not even sure how many times an 'average' person goes to the washroom. I think when people are young and health…
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After watching the news about the discovery of fluid within the heart that helps to heal - the fluid that is usually thrown away during sur…
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Alright - this is a BRAND NEW symptom for me. I have had chronic, constant, diarrhea for almost 18 years. 10 or more times a day, stuck in…
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Due to my ever complicated Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, I have had to try a shocking number of really strict diets. All of them made it d…
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I think I have talked about cravings quite a bit on this blog. Cravings are usually a symptom of an underlying deficiency. Usually . Of c…
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