Like most weeks in my Crohn's journey this far, this week was similarly filled with doctors visits, phone calls, unnecessary drama, and, scattered throughout, there have been a few highlights of the week to brighten the mood. After Friday's blog was finally posted (The Week In Between), Philip and I went to dinner together, and... Continue Reading →
Remicade Infusion Day #1
This week's excitement comes after a festive Thanksgiving. Spending some much needed time with a loving family is just what the heart and mind demand. This past weekend we had intended to go see a movie. I even got up and did my face and hair, but I could not seem to leave my office... Continue Reading →
Chest Pains & ER Visit #3
Ugh, what a week. A week of pain. A week of waiting. A week of drama. A week that's finally over. Hallelujah! After my last post on Friday, No More Humira for Mary, my weekend was spent celebrating part 3 of Halloween 2016. To say this year was epic would be an understatement. I believe... Continue Reading →
Emergency Room & Crohn’s Inflammation
After Friday's blog post, I got to visit the ER again, for the second time in the past 2 months. I continued to have chest tightness and pressure, and I didn't think anything of it. It wasn't until I mentioned my problems to a friend of mine, that she suggested I call my Humira representative... Continue Reading →
1 Month of Humira
Well, another week has come and gone, as they seem to always do, with appointments and medications galore. I have been on Humira for ONE WHOLE MONTH now, with no changes in my Crohn's issues, but more problems than I began with, except we will get to that. This has been the first week of using... Continue Reading →
Here I Go Again – Humira Wednesday #2
Since last Friday's blog post, a few things have happened in my Crohn's and wellness journey, other than me shamelessly sharing selfies of myself in Cure for IBD shirts. (Remember, 100% of funds goes to research!) I have had multiple phone interviews with the VA, Humira Wednesday #2 came and went, and, Sunday was our... Continue Reading →

