Tag Archives: health

IBD Awareness: Diagnosis & Treatments

Posted on December 3, 2018 by CC

Diagnosis & Treatments of Crohn’s Disease I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease after I had a colonoscopy and showed active signs of inflammation and ulceration in my intestines.  I have been on several treatments and because my disease tends to … Continue reading →

Posted in Crohn's Disease, Health | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

IBD Awareness Week

Posted on December 2, 2018 by CC

This week is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Awareness Week! I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in 2006.  I had a total colectomy (removal of large intestine in 2012) so I have an ileostomy.  I had further surgery to remove additional … Continue reading →

Posted in Crohn's Disease, Health | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Flare Anxiety Sucks

Posted on October 8, 2018 by CC

One of the rarely talked about frustrations dealing with Crohn’s (and I imagine any chronic illness) is the anxiety of when your next flare is going to hit.  Can you make those plans next week or next month?  Can I … Continue reading →

Posted in Crohn's Disease, Health, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

What the hell is Hidradenitis suppurativa?

Posted on June 29, 2017 by CC

So, back in 2014 I did a post about boils.  And how they suck.  And it was part of the 10 plagues of Crohn’s plan and I would start sneezing locusts next. Thankfully, no one has started sneezing locusts.  But … Continue reading →

Posted in Health | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

It’s Been A While!

Posted on February 14, 2017 by CC

Oh, where to begin… 2016 was…problematic. It started off with more blockages.  Boo!  But this time it wasn’t related to hernias.  Turns out I had developed antibodies to Humira and my Crohn’s was kicking my ass and had narrowed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Crohn's Disease, Health | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mr. Stoma Universe

Posted on June 16, 2014 by CC

So, my human has been telling me that we need to start working out and getting in better shape. So, I told her that I thought I looked like this: But, she assured me that this was NOT the current look. … Continue reading →

Posted in Crohn's Disease | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Oh Myyyyy!

Posted on June 27, 2013 by CC

This post really has nothing to do with IBD or ostomies.  I’m just going to see George Takei tonight!  *Insert fan girl squee here*  Because, OMG, George Takei!!! OK, on a health note, can I just begin to tell you … Continue reading →

Posted in Health | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment