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 →
Carpal Tunnel Shots & IVF for Vets
Here we are, another week come and gone, and I'm still not feeling any better. If anything, I'm feeling worse. Since I began Humira 3 weeks ago, I have still felt pretty bad. I can't believe I have to do my third injection this upcoming Wednesday. Like, really? Already? I have continued to have persistent... 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 →
The Week I Asked For Help
What has happened this week in my life? I almost didn't feel comfortable sharing all of the emotions and events of this week with the public, but I have kept it 'real' and honest with you up until this point, so why change that now? This week we're discussing hormones, both fertility and mental health related,... Continue Reading →
Loading Dose – Humira
Since last week's post Hurry Up and Wait, my Crohn's Journey has entered the new chapter of Humira and hoping for remission. Our Labor Day weekend consisted of homework and coloring my hair green, and not much else. I hate that Philip's holidays and long weekends are ruined, but he doesn't seem to mind doing... Continue Reading →

