Fistula Free
On October 22nd 2024, I will be fistula free for 2 years. Free from a disease that I thought that I would have forever. And I have Dr. Ashwin Porwal for it. His DLPL laser surgery, amazing staff and facilities at Healing Hands Clinic are the reason I am healed today. I know that I […]
One Year Healed from Fistula Disease
One Year Healed from Fistula Disease October 24th 2022 is an important date in my healing journey. It is the day I was declared healed from stage 5 complex fistula disease. That day I was able to cross something critical off of my my healing plan. And now today, I am celebrating one year […]
Periods and IBD
Periods and IBD Guess what time it is! It is that time of the month – we are discussing periods and IBD! Scientifically speaking, the important topic of periods and IBD has been largely unstudied. There have been a few prospective studies done that have shown some interesting results. It has been reported that 40% […]
4 Helpful Tips for Staying in Pune, India
4 Helpful Tips for Staying in Pune, India In 2022 I traveled to Pune, India where I was healed from a complex stage 5 fistula. I know first hand that traveling to a new country for medical reasons is overwhelming. Especially when you are already unwell. I have spent more than 4 […]
Health Update: July 17th 2023
Health Update: July 17th 2023 This is going to be a bit of a different type of post. I have not posted anything the past three Mondays. Which is the first time I have missed any scheduled posts since I started this blog last November. The truth is that I have been very unwell. These […]
IBD and Dehydration
IBD and Dehydration Our bodies are made up of mostly water, it is essential for all life. Becoming dehydrated is a concern for everyone, but if you have IBD, your risk of dehydration may be higher. This can be due to a few factors. To better understand IBD and dehydration we will discuss My […]
Abscess and Fistula Story Part 4: DLPL Surgery
Abscess and Fistula Story Part 4: DLPL Surgery One of the worst things about IBD, is the complications that can arise as a result of the disease. When you have chronic inflammation in your gut. Strictures, abscess, and fistulas may occur. This is my story of dealing with and healing three abscesses, and a complex, […]
Abscess and Fistula Story Part 3: Unacceptable Surgery Options
Abscess and Fistula Story Part 3: Unacceptable Surgery Options One of the worst things about IBD, is the complications that can arise as a result of a disease. When you have chronic inflammation in your gut. Strictures, abscess, and fistulas may occur. This is my story of dealing with, and healing three abscesses, and […]
IBD and TPN
IBD and TPN TPN stands for total parenteral nutrition. It is usually used in emergency situations only. So how are IBD and TPN related? TPN is used in patients with IBD who are experiencing other complications of the disease. It is not recommended to use TPN as a first line treatment for IBD. TPN […]
Abscess and Fistula Story Part 2
Abscess and Fistula Story – Part 2 One of the worst things about IBD, is the complications that can arise as a result of the disease. When you have chronic inflammation in your gut. Strictures, abscess, and fistulas may occur. This is my story of dealing with, and healing three abscesses, and a complex, […]
Abscess and Fistula Story – Part 1 Abscess at Sea
Abscess and Fistula Story – Part 1 Abscess at Sea One of the worst things with IBD, is the complications that can arise as a result of the disease. When you have chronic inflammation in your gut, strictures, abscess, and fistulas may occur. This is my story of dealing with, and healing 3 abscesses, and […]