Crazy for Coco Cherry Pie with a Bailey’s Chocolate-Coffee Drizzle Topping
I’m usually a traditionalist when it comes to pies. I like them simple with very little embellishments. But I decided to mess with tradition by …
Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Linguini
Since it is my birthday today, this post is all about speed. I chose to create a meal that was fast to cook, photograph, and …
Basil-Gin Lemonade
I’m in a celebratory mood. I turned in my thesis, I’m feeling great, and my birthday is coming up. Everything is awesome. So for my …
Body Image and Mental Health with UC: Stop telling me I look great
The connection between body image and mental health and how my experience with ulcerative colitis has complicated my relationship with the two.
Post UC Flare Routine
My post UC flare routine that helped me manage my physical and emotional symptoms.
UC Planning Realities: Trying to Write and Defend a Thesis
The difficulties in making long-term plans with UC and trying to meet thesis deadlines while in a flare.
Part IX – Recovering From Two Consecutive UC Flares
Being released from the ER and the struggles of recovering from two consecutive UC flares (three months apart).
Part VIII – Third UC Flare and Second ER Visit
My third UC Flare experience, symptoms, ER visit, and tests and procedures (CT scan, proctoscopy, etc.).
Part VII – Being on Prednisone for My Second UC Flare Recovery
Being on Prednisone for the first time for my second UC flare and the various effects it had on my mind and body + adding mercaptopurine (6MP) and allopurinol to my daily routine.
