Exercise & Chronic Illness

NOTE: This blog post contains gruesome details of Ulcerative Colitis. If you do not suffer from an IBD or if you have a weak constitution, I would advise you to stop reading now. DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor or a medical professional of any kind. If you are considering any physical activity with a chronic condition or illness,…

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The Ghost of Christmas 2013

Like many bloggers this time of year, I am writing a Christmas post. Google “Christmas Blog” and you’ll come up with 580,000,000 results. We really don’t need another Christmas Post, do we? But here I am. Why? Because last year at Christmas, I was in the hospital. In the hospital on 40mg of Prednisone with severe dehydration.  December 2013…

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Margaret’s Belly – Guest Post for #IBDawarenessweek

I was first diagnosed in September/October 2013. For years before, I was being treated for low B12, low Vitamin D, and especially for mystery migraines. Looking back I can tie almost every issue I’ve had into the constellation of IBD events. IBD kicks the shins of every part of your body. I’m still reeling over the laundry list of…

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