by benforred | Dec 10, 2018 | Caregivers, Family, Health, Support
Chronic illness is a challenge, period. It’s a challenge for those who live with the illness on a daily basis, for caregivers of the ill person, and for those who are involved with the person outside of the home. Chronic illness often leaves those in its wake...
by benforred | Oct 20, 2018 | Health, Relationships, Symptoms
It was only about an hour of my time, he had already asked me out on a date. But that all changed when I told him about my health. I’ve never had someone point blank tell me my chronic illness was a deal breaker for them. My boyfriends and friends have always...
by benforred | Sep 29, 2018 | Caregivers, Travel
I didn’t realize what was happening until it was too late. I didn’t recognize that I was staying in a toxic relationship until I just couldn’t take it anymore. The end was perfect timing for a family cruise vacation to Hawaii. It was going to be a...
by benforred | Aug 26, 2018 | Activity, Medication, Short Bowel, Symptoms, Travel
I have a very tumultuous relationship with the medication Lomotil, generic is Lonox. This relationship changes periodically throughout the years. I take Lomotil to slow my bowel movements due to my Short Bowel Syndrome. The amount of Lomotil I require has...
by benforred | Jul 28, 2018 | Food, Health, Medication, Procedures, Symptoms
I’ve struggled with iron deficiency anemia since I had my colon removed in June of 1995. I was soon started on iron tablets, one with every meal. This managed my iron with a low normal hemoglobin for years but I was never able to reach the desired 14-15...
