March 2012
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That Girl J-Sto: Dear Crohn's Disease →
crohns-sucks:
We’re here for you. Many of us have been through the same thing. Bisous, Brita
thatgirljsto14:
First off, what did I do to deserve this? I’ve lost almost all of my friends because of you. No one invites me places because they didn’t know if I would feel like going without even asking me. Or for the really crappy ignorance that came about when someone so misspoke to the point of...
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Diabetes may start in the intestines, research... →
ScienceDaily (Feb. 15, 2012) — Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have made a surprising discovery about the origin of diabetes. Their research suggests that problems controlling blood sugar — the hallmark of diabetes — may begin in the intestines.
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How to Dress for Less Fibromyalgia Pain →
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What happens when one ChronicBabe goes ballistic... →
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February 2012
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You know you have Crohn's When...
wadeszworld:
Ensure becomes your beverage of choice.
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Crohn's Restaurant →
wadeszworld:
This idea has weighed heavily on my mind so please read. I am tired of going out to eat with friends and literally only being able to order the same items on the menu. I would love it for one day a restaurant to be built where they have Crohn’s friendly food. Can you imagine that? Going to a place…
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Rare Disease Day: 30 Million Americans Affected →
Today, on the rarest of days, millions around the world are observing Rare Disease Day. Collectively, 30 million Americans—nearly one in 10—are affected. Of the 7,000 rare diseases identified so far, many of which are progressive, disabling, or even life-threatening, only about 200 have approved therapies. Most aren’t even being studied by researchers.
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30 $5,000 Scholarships For People With RA Or...
I’m sorry I didn’t happen along this info sooner!
You still have time to apply! March 16th, 2012 is the deadline.
Call 1-888-854-4996
N~
Chronic Illness and Depression →
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Weight affected by some medications →
HOUSTON, Feb. 26 (UPI) — Weight gain or loss may not always be caused by diet and exercise; it could be affected by medications, a U.S. pharmacist said.
Stem Cell Finding Could Expand Women's Lifetime... →
SUNDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report that they’ve isolated stem cells from adult human ovaries that can mature into eggs that may be capable of fertilization.
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The Most Overlooked Cause of Headaches →
There are many different things that can cause headaches: Abrupt changes in your diet or an everyday schedule like getting too much or too little sleep, stress, long working hours, or skipping a meal, a hangover from drinking, from watching TV in a dark room or from using the computer for a long time without taking breaks. But there is one very common cause which most people overlook.
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The Five Most Underrated Supplements That Make A... →
Everyone knows about multivitamins, calcium and fish oil, but how many people know about some of the most underrated supplements out there that make a world of difference for your immune system, energy levels, aches and pains? Here are 5 health boosting supplements to add to your daily arsenal.
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Appetite!
ihaveuc:
I didn’t know that my appetite was missing, but I definitely know it’s back now. Just inhaled a box of grocery store sushi and a bowl of spaghetti with olive oil and salt. At midnight. Because I was starving. Not used to feeling starving. Also, only had two bowel movements today. I felt great, at least, much better than the last two weeks.
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just-being-mexoxo:
Heat intolerance is a bitch. I’m feeling pretty shitty tonight. Sjogren’s is burning the mess out my dry eyes and my body is burning. I’m short of breath, dizzy and nauseous. Gotta get up early tomorrow goodnight
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You know you have Crohn's Disease When...
wadeszworld:
You know more about treatment options than your GI does.
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just-being-mexoxo:
I have abdominal pain :( I believe it’s my damn ovary. I want to rip that crap out!!!!!! Or at least the two cysts on it. Stupid cyst!!!!
Dammit I have cytoxan tomorrow there not enough zofran in the world to help me these last few times. My vomit has become my friend. That’s both sad and disgusting.
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New guide to who really shouldn't eat gluten →
lifewithautoimmune:
You’ve got abdominal pains, bloating, fatigue and foggy thinking. You feel worse after eating wheat or other foods with gluten, and better when you avoid them. Is it a wheat allergy, celiac disease or the power of suggestion, given all the buzz around gluten-free diets?
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You know you have Crohn's when ...
kla-yeayouknow:
you can only make plans a few hours ahead of time, and even then you still have to cancel half the time because of constantly running to the bathroom
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Improving
ihaveuc:
I slept from 2:30 to 11:30 this morning, and I feel so much better than I have in the last two weeks. I feel finally rested. Still, I’m limiting my coffee intake, and I’m eating a breakfast smoothie every morning with soy milk and soy yogurt, bananas, spinach and blueberries with some other flavors, and increasing my bread intake (inspired by the BRAT diet—Bananas Rice, Apple Sauce, and...
Unpacking is difficult when all you want to do is poop and sleep.
—Em
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Millions are impacted by arthritis and autoimmune...
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Hypnosis may help children with chronic stomach... →
Hypnotherapy may have long lasting effects on the symptoms of children suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or chronic abdominal pain, a Dutch study says.
Fibromyalgia Support: The First Year:... →
willieworldy:
The First Year: Fibromyalgia: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed Fibromyalgia affects between three and six million Americans—80 percent of whom are women—yet remains one of the most difficult conditions to identify and diagnose. In the tradition of the other titles…
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Glaxo recalls hypertension drug made at Novartis... →
Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline has recalled 394,230 bottles of its DynaCirc CR hypertension drug from the U.S. market after the manufacturer, Novartis, reported inconsistent packaging practices.
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3 Healthy Tricks that Benefit You Now (and Later) →
Did you leave your New Year’s resolutions in the dust weeks ago? Don’t let it get you down! It could be that you are just not choosing the right motivation to stick to your health goals. A recent study has found that people are not motivated to cultivate healthy habits by the knowledge that it will help them avoid disease in the future; people are much more likely to exercise regularly, eat...
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“For the chronically ill, details are all. To cope with chronic illness means to...”
– Arthur Kleinman, The Illness Narratives (via shanghailil)
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Life with UC: Dating? →
ihaveuc:
When it comes to relationships, UC can be difficult to get around. These last two weeks I’ve been having a mild flare, 4-6 bathroom trips per day (today 5-6), and my body has been feeling particularly tired. I collapsed yesterday on my couch, and I realized my fatigue in the last few weeks have…
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Life with UC: Daily Update after my Remicade →
ihaveuc:
Daily Update, post remicade.
Flare Episodes: 5-6.
Foods:
Morning: Smoothie with: soy milk, soy vanilla yogurt, half of an avocado, one banana, a handful of frozen blueberries, and a handful of spinach.
Drink: Coffee with sugar and soy
Lunch: Chipotle burrito bowl, with white rice, chicken,…