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 →
23andMe DNA Test Results
I am finally getting a chance to break down my 23andMe DNA Test results, so I hope you are ready to learn something about Mary, if you care to read this. For a 10% discount code for 23andMe - https://refer.23andme.com/s/b6jzu . So, first, I want to share the image of my 23 chromosomes. This is... Continue Reading →
Humira, My New Friend
Finally, an update for all of you who were wondering what happened with that Double Balloon Endoscopy and this weeks GI visit. I'll assure you, it was eventful. (See Frankie, Myrtle, and the Double Balloon) Last Thursday, we drove the 2 hours up to Cincinnati, to drop off Bilbo at Grandma's house (thank you for pup-sitting!)... Continue Reading →
Frankie, Myrtle, and the Double Balloon
Thursday I will be prepping for Friday, with no dinner and a trip to Indiana. Friday I will be too busy to post, I’ll be having that Double Balloon procedure I have mentioned a few times before, so this week’s post is coming to you early, and it is chaos filled as usual. (See IU Double... Continue Reading →
Happy with My Crohn’s Disease
I know for a couple of my previous posts I have been kind of a ‘Negative Nancy’, and after a loooong talk with Philip, I am trying to maintain a positive outlook, because I WILL eventually feel better. I have not been angry at my body this week, I am more tired and exhausted than... Continue Reading →
Bad Luck & Bad Timing…
Since my rant on Sunday, I have been further blocked from the Crohn's group on Facebook, to where I can no longer see them, so I have that going for me. (See Open Letter) Monday I began the Topamax medication, and I can already sense a delay in my mind, where I am searching for... Continue Reading →

