I take two monthly prescriptions. I take Pentasa for my Crohn’s Disease. I take hormonal contraception via the Patch to prevent pregnancy AND to help with my periods/cramps. Dan and I found out about a month ago that United Healthcare, the health insurance offered through his work, won’t cover the Patch. For the record, my… [Read More]
Crohn's Disease Archives -- Personal Reflections and Advice on Life with an IBD
Are You My Doctor? Then Stop Talking.
I have suffered in silence for almost 20 years. I will be silent no more. If you are not my gastroenterologist, please stop giving me unsolicited medical advice. I’m sure you mean well when you tell me I can cure myself if I just change my diet or start this new miracle drug or dance… [Read More]
When Life Is Even Harder
According to my editorial calendar, which I just looked at for the first time in a week, I blogged seven days last week and yesterday. But you and I both know my last blog post was last Wednesday, when I wrote about spending Thanksgiving in France. A few things have happened since then. On Thanksgiving… [Read More]