Thoracic Thoracic seems to be another clinic that I frequent. I have suffered from rib pain for about a year now. Sudden onset of pain, with two major areas of focus on my left side. We are not 100% certain that these pains are related or not. Because there is so much to cover in … Continue reading My Wonky Ribs and Neurectomy | IT COULD BE WORSE BLOG
Since my last post, Two Months Time, it has roughly been around two and a half months, give or take a few days depending on when I finish this blog. I've been so negligent, I feel like I can never get caught up, like I'm pulled a million different ways all at once. I add … Continue reading One Step Forward, Two Steps Back | IT COULD BE WORSE BLOG
It's been 2 years! I believe in celebrating milestones, whether good or bad, and today marks my 2-year anniversary of my Crohn's disease diagnosis. I was given a gift, a curse, a problem but no cure. Tomorrow, my beloved St. Patrick's Day, is my 2-year Crohn's diagnosis anniversary and I'm still in the same position … Continue reading 2 Year Anniversary of Crohn’s Diagnosis Day | It Could Be Worse Blog
Well, folks, February has been a whirlwind and it has almost come and went in the blink of an eye. I know I've been slacking when it comes to posting. Every two weeks or so is unacceptable and I apologize. I also thank you for sticking around and following my journey even when my consistency … Continue reading February | It Could Be Worse Blog
Well, since the last post, it has been another crazy and hectic few weeks with little downtime to write. So, I need to catch you up... In my personal life, I began working at the CosmoProf with a mandatory 40 hour work week. Yikes. Going from not really working to working full time, my Crohn's … Continue reading Entyvio Infusion #5, Work, and Scheduling Appointments – Weeks 47 & 48 | It Could Be Worse Blog
First shared with IBD News, I keep items in case of emergencies and essentials I think I need as an IBD patient and Crohn's disease warrior. If you're like me and suffer from Crohn's disease or IBD, you know you have to be prepared for a number of things that could happen. That's why having a … Continue reading Crohn’s Disease Essentials and Emergency Kits | It Could Be Worse Blog
Allodynia. A few times I've mentioned suffering from allodynia, thinking I needed a diagnosis of it. I had moments, even days of pain. But this pain is not like normal pain. Allodynia, meaning other pain, can cause all over body pain where even the slightest touch can ache you. Wearing a t-shirt can feel uncomfortable, … Continue reading Allodynia – Weeks 37 & 38
