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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#IBDNinja: Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week

This week (December 1-7) is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week. It was started by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America and passed by the U.S. Senate in November of 2011. This is the first time I’ve participated because I didn’t know it existed until a few months ago. I’ve pondered and pondered about how I want to participate and…

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