by benforred | Oct 7, 2012 | Advocacy, Ostomy, Support
Today is World Ostomy Day to raise awareness of ostomies, bladder and bowel disorders or dysfunction. So happy World Ostomy Day! There are so many new groups that have come together since I was a child. When I was 9, I knew 2 others with ostomies. My parents...
by benforred | Sep 28, 2012 | history, Medical Providers, Support
I had another routine follow up with GI doctor this week and had great results. I’ve been taking my B12 regularly for 3-4 weeks now and my B12 jumped from 400’s to 800’s! It’s in the top third of the normal range, I’m not sure I’ve...
by benforred | Sep 21, 2012 | Pain, Symptoms
Last night was awful. Actually, last night was fine it was early morning today that was awful. I had another episode into the work day. I have an episode at least twice a month on average. These episodes consist of my SBS going haywire for several hours causing me to...
by benforred | Sep 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Recently I was offered a protein jello shot, before I could finally form words to say no thank you, all I could think was Hell No! The jello reminded me of how much our tastes can change and vary due to chronic illness. As a kid I liked jello. I had fun making...
by benforred | Sep 10, 2012 | Advocacy, Discrimination
When your life revolves bathroom habits and a toilet, obstacles to the use of a restroom is not only infuriating but also anxiety provoking for so many of us in the toilet bowl of life. Ally’s Law, the Restroom Access Act, is well known to those in our circles....
