Chronically Strong
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Chronically Strong was created around mid-2016 (name changed to Chronically Strong as of June 2017), as Shawntel now blogs on a variety of topics from Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Mental Health and Chronic Illness to Daily Life, tips and recipes, etc. Shawntel is a member of the Chronic Illness Blogger Network.
Chronically Strong
4y ago
Let’s discuss the best panties for those of us living with Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis: opinion.
FTC: This video is not sponsored, however, these links are affiliate links, meaning for each purchase you make using my link, I may receive a small commission (that in no way impacts the price you pay). Thank you for supporting Crohn’s & Stuff.
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Chronically Strong
4y ago
I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease after 10 years of living with ulcerative colitis. I have been advocating for patients for years and recently decided to make a dedicated channel for those living with #IBD. Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss a thing.
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Chronically Strong
4y ago
If you’re looking for something positive or uplifting, I’m sorry.. This isn’t the post for you. Looking to earn and save money? Click here & check out this free new app!
Im trying to be ‘strong,’ but I must admit, I’m finding it a bit difficult lately. The days that should be my best have quickly become my worst. I’m trying to grab the time I have left in life and do everything I once couldn’t, but every time I’m one step closer, I seem to get many more feet behind.
No. Im not dying. Well, in a sense I am. We all are. – But I don’t think I’m dying anytime in the near-future ..read more
Chronically Strong
4y ago
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation recently took over Grand Central (New York City) showing REAL patients, REAL stories and REAL facts about Crohn’s, Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease in general.
I found it not only inspiring, but honestly, a breath of fresh air. I know it sounds odd, but there are things people are afraid of talking about: bowels being one of them. Whether we care to admit it or not, there’s a negative stigma tied around living with diseases of the digestive tract. For some reason, people only see it as the symptoms we face and not the condition at large.
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Chronically Strong
4y ago
I recently shared my experience getting referred to an IBD specialist. After years of trying and “failing” medications, years of surgery and more, my doctor felt it would be the best move for me at this time. I’ve been seeing a gastroenterologist since (around) 2014, but he does not actually specialize in IBD. – Something I didn’t even realize was a “thing” until I got involved in advocacy and met my amazing IBD friends. Looking to earn and save money? Click here & check out this free new app!
The original doctor I was referred to actually was not in my network. – So I opted ..read more
Chronically Strong
4y ago
My grandmother’s basement is, and will always be, where things go to die. Going into grandma’s basement is always an adventure. You never know what joy or heartbreak you will uncover. It’s truly a place where the living meets the dead. There is one (unspoken) rule to grandma’s basement: it’s never to be spoken of.
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Chronically Strong
5y ago
This post is sponsored by our friends over at Gali Health. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve noticed a lot of resources created “with patients in mind.” Which is interesting. On one hand I am grateful to be considered, but on the other, I can’t help but wonder: why are we
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