Hello to all!
My name is Mary and I have Crohn’s disease and Slipping Rib Syndrome.
I am a US Navy veteran, communication and journalism graduate, licensed cosmetologist and licensed phlebotomist, and a columnist for a few websites mentioned below. I am a fur mom and I write about my life.
I discuss my Crohn’s disease, Fibromyalgia, migraines, slipping rib syndrome, and, the other issues I have – like degenerative discs in my neck, skin issues, and mental health.
It took me two years to diagnosis for my Crohn’s disease. I have had three perianal surgeries with my IBD – two perianal abscesses removed and fistulotomies. I am currently on Stelara and we (my GI and I) think it is working!
My hands have had issues, with recurring ganglion cysts and pain with De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. I have been in and out of hand braces since 2016. I have had steroid injections, physical therapy, and, three cyst removal surgeries on my left hand. I have also had tendon sheath release surgery on both of my hands. They still hurt.
My wonky ribs, I have slipping rib syndrome which causes one rib to slip up and under the rib above it. I have had a neurectomy of my 8-11th nerves on my left side. When that didn’t help, we put in a titanium plate for the costochondral dislocation for my second chest wall surgery. I got sick after, and coughing caused the plate to shift and I literally had a screw loose. The plate came out in my third surgery and a rib resection was done to remove the cartilage tip that was slipping. These ribs are a continuous battle. I’m currently under the care of Dr Adam Hansen – the leading specialist for Slipping Rib Syndrome – and I have had three procedures with him. 7th times the charm, right?
I mention using the Va hospital for all of my care and what I deal with when it comes to appointments. I also talk about PTSD, anxiety and depression and mental health. I even go into dermatology issues, problems with ovarian cysts, infertility, and any other health issue I have come across. I talk surgeries, scopes, blood tests, x-rays and more.
I enjoy sharing my journey and I thank you for reading.
It may not be easy, but for me, It Could Be Worse.
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Also See:
My Crohn’s Disease Journey to Diagnosis
Contributor To:
IBD News Today – ‘It Could Be Worse’ Column
itcouldbeworseblog.com 
Welcome to the blogging world! I have just recently returned to blogging after a long absence. I just read your first posts and wow, you have had it rough! I admire your attitude and how “it could be worse”. That is not easy. I’m sending you some positive vibes, I think we all could use them! Looking forward to following your story 🙂
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Thank You so much for the positive vibes, I have been logging my journeys and troubles for sometime, but I never had a place to share until now. I try to keep a positive outlook, because I suppose it could be worse, ha-ha.
I look forward to seeing your posts as well! Thank you!!!!!!
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Mary I see you are a veteran. As am I. I just retired from the Air Force. The VA does cover some infertility treatments (eligibility has to determined). Have you looked into it at your local VA? Theres some helpful links out there. Not sure how much you’ve researched. Hope this helps. http://www.womenshealth.va.gov/outreachmaterials/GeneralHealthandWellness/maternity.asp
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I always go to the VA, but Lexington has no fertility clinic, so I’ll be seeing an outside source. I know they cover the basics, but the expensive stuff they don’t. I have no service related problem, but we will see what their plan is.
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Hello,
in no particular order (so most likely the wrong one):
you’ve got a lot goin’ on there,
I wish you well with all of it,
blogging can be therapeutic
blogging can be cathartic,
you seem to have a good attitude, which’ll help …
oh
and thanks for hooking up to my beeseeker blog.
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Ha, no worries! I appreciate the kindness!!! Thanks for checking out my page, I try to keep the humor! Ha! I’ll look forward to your updates! Thanks!
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