Post-celebratory rest
After such a busy day celebrating Mama’s big birthday, we crashed today. We were beyond wiped out from the heat and activity and just needed a day of rest. Today’s […]
Pred no more!
Today was my first day off of prednisone since my Crohn’s diagnosis in May. This is major! Though this horrible steroid was necessary in an effort to control my Crohn’s […]
Triple success
I had my third IV infusion treatment for my Crohn’s Disease today. It was the final of my loading doses and it went surprisingly well. The awesome nurse, Cindy, warmed […]
A single needle stick
Since my Crohn’s flare is not yet under control despite tons of medications, my GI doctor ordered some tests to investigate. At my CT scan today, the nurse was able […]
Paisley cuddles
A terrible throbbing behind my eye woke me up this morning. A migraine overtook me; and the pain and nausea made my day miserable. Our sweet dog Paisley was the […]
Evening breeze in the hammock
Neither Mama nor I were feeling very well today, so we cancelled all of our medical appointments and stayed home to rest. Today’s heat kept us cooped indoors for the […]
Successful second infusion
Today was a big day — it was the second IV infusion treatment for my Crohn’s Disease, and it went even better than the first time! It probably helped that […]
What a relief!
Today I learned that my current possible kidney infection (and subsequent need to perhaps start antibiotics) will NOT affect my ability to get my next IV Crohn’s treatment! This is […]
A mini marathon
Today I managed to get myself to three separate medical facilities. This feels like a bit of a miracle. The three stops were necessary because I might have a kidney […]
New treatment, new hope
Today was a big day — one I’d been both dreading and anticipating since it was scheduled more than three weeks ago. I started a new IV infusion treatment for […]
