My boss (my graduate school mentor) use to be okay with me working from home when I wasn't well because I could get more done in the comfort of my home than going into the lab and running to the...
Coffee on an empty stomach = fire poop....
It's a LOT better than dealing with the side effects of prednisone! It took me a while to get use to the shots, but it really isn't a big deal. When I was on Humira, I caught colds and strep more...
I'm 29 and was having a lot of hip pain on my right side. I found out that I have bilateral hip dysplasia (worse on my right side) but no damage to the cartilage yet. My doctor is pushing for me to...
Another thing I love to do when I'm stuck inside not feeling well- I go online and plan out a day trip or vacation I'd like to go on sometime when I'm feeling well. Even if you never end up going,...
I'm a grad student too. Sometimes I set up a little office in the bathroom. I've taken up photography because on good days I can go for a hike and take pics and when I'm not well, I can work on...
Avocados are packed with nutrition and good fats. I've found that they help to settle my tummy....
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I've realized what makes me the most frustrated about my health issues: I'm a "doer" personality stuck in a "watcher's" body. How do I resolve this conflict between body and mind? Do I settle for...
I looked up the SCD diet and I realized that I have naturally found my way onto the diet because it really does help me manage my Crohns symptoms!! I don't think I can give up my yogurt, cheese or...
Thanks. I do now but my face and scalp are still exposed. I've tried SPF 15 lotion but I think I might also have sensitivity to heat and sweating. I'm not use to dealing with this. Its a whole new...
It's been over 3 months since my pleurodesis (fusion of the lung to the pleural wall) which was necessary to stop reoccurring pleural effusions. Last night I kept waking up in pain and difficulty...
I also posted to the Crohn's forum. My rheumatologist said that the lupus can last for years after stopping the medication....
I don't know about what kind of tub but Epsom salt is AMAZING and cheap....
The short story: I developed lung issues that lead to requiring surgery. My doctors believe my issues were due to drug-induced lupus from Humira. I've modified my lifestyle to manage my Crohn's...
I suffer from Crohn's disease with both constipation and diarrhea. My doctor said the diarrhea is "overflow" diarrhea, which manages to move around constipation stool, so I can have both diarrhea and...