Content Warning: This post contains detailed descriptions of gastrointestinal symptoms, medical procedures, and health experiences. It’s been almost five weeks since my last post, and I have some genuinely good news to share. Things are looking up. The Steroids Are Working As I mentioned in Part 2, I started on steroids—budesonide, specifically. The regimen is […]
My Journey to a Crohn’s Diagnosis: Part 2
Content Warning: This post contains detailed descriptions of gastrointestinal symptoms, medical procedures, and graphic health experiences. After the abscess was lanced in late May, I thought I was on the road to recovery. The relief was real, the drainage was healing, and I was managing the discomfort. I genuinely believed this was just an unfortunate […]
My Journey to a Crohn’s Diagnosis: Part 1
Content Warning: This post contains detailed descriptions of gastrointestinal symptoms, medical procedures, and graphic health experiences. For the longest time, I’ve had trouble with my gut. I experienced higher frequency of bowel movements and more prevalent urgency. I would get intestinal pain in the lower gut with excess gas and loose stool. For years, I […]