by benforred | Nov 2, 2017 | Adhesions, Health, Intestinal Blockages, Medical Providers, Pain, Symptoms
My health abruptly changed in 2015. Until that dreadful day in May 2015, my health had been stable since 2007, when I had an unexpected hospitalization due to my hemoglobin inexplicitly plummeting to 4. In 2015, I was suffering from loss of appetite as a side effect...
by benforred | Oct 1, 2017 | Adhesions, Food, Intestinal Blockages, Pain
Almost two months ago I experienced yet another intestinal blockage. Instead of this one being induced by medication, it was induced by food. This time I enjoyed steamed vegetables at lunch and stewed okra and tomatoes at dinner. I seemed to be doing well after lunch...
by benforred | Sep 10, 2017 | Pain, Product, Review, Short Bowel, Sponsored, Symptoms
Disclaimer: I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. Cannabis has been in the news...
by benforred | Sep 2, 2017 | Guest Post, Mental Health, Pain, Stress
This is a guest post by Danielle Faith In Pain at 4 am I’ve just woken up. It is 4 o’clock in the morning and I am in extreme pain. I’m doubled over and unable to move. My goosebumps have goosebumps and I’m ready to pass out or vomit from the...
by benforred | Jul 31, 2017 | Relationships, Survival
Interpersonal relationships have the capability to hold great power over and for ourselves. We tend to find value within the opinions of others rather than within ourselves. We, understandably, grieve the loss of relationships with others but we far too often lose...
