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Book Review: Crohn’s and Colitis for Dummies by Tauseef Ali
Title: Crohn’s and Colitis for Dummies, Second Edition Author: Tauseef Ali Publication Date: September 19, 2022 Great for: Newly-diagnosed, friends/family, reference Here’s something you don’t know about me yet: I love to read! And to review books! And, now, apparently, I love to learn more about my diagnosis! So, combine all of those and out… Continue reading
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Trouble in Humiradise
Okay, I’m back with a three-month update since starting Humira. I’ve got good news and bad news. First, the good news! Humira is working! My inflammation markers are all down into the normal range except calprotectin which is much, much lower than it was before. So, yay! I’m feeling better, eating more, and gaining weight.… Continue reading
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On Well-Meaning Friends and The Diets They Recommend
I’m not exactly shy about telling people, friends or less-than, that I have IBD. I’ll talk and talk about my colonoscopies, my stool tests, and my symptoms because I don’t see it as something to be kept secret. There’s nothing wrong with keeping medical issues close to your chest, but I choose not to because… Continue reading
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My First Thursday with Humira
Welp, I’m officially immune suppressed. Yay! My experience with starting Humira was a bit of a whirlwind, a mostly administrative one. I went for a follow-up with my doctor after my last colonoscopy in July where we saw continuing inflammation in my esophagus, stomach, and colon despite taking Mesalamine. So, after waiting six weeks for… Continue reading
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