Category Archives: Health

Life before adulthood: to remember or to forget

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Three days after the shooting in Newtown, CT, I had a flare of Crohn’s symptoms so bad I thought I might have to go to hospital. After not being able to keep down any food or drink all day, moving … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Health | 3 Comments

Seven great things from a talk with Paul Farmer

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Earlier this week I attended a talk titled “Accompaniment: Liberation Theology, Solidarity, and a Life of Service“, with Paul Farmer of Partners in Health in conversation with  Roberto Goizueta of Boston College’s Theology Department. It was a well-organized and inspiring … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, theology | 1 Comment

Out of my hands (3 women whose names I don’t know)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

As soon as I sat down in the hospital’s Blood Draw Room I begin examining my inner arms, trying to find the tiny scars which I rely on to remind me from which arm it is easier to draw blood. … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Health | 6 Comments

Laughter as a sign of hope

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

My neck is itchy. Ever since I began my adventures in auto-immune disorders, the skin problems that I thought had disappeared after childhood have resurfaced, and lately they have manifested in an itchy neck. Looking in the mirror yesterday I … Continue reading →

Posted in burglary, faith, Health | 1 Comment

The Diagnosis (part 3 of 2?)

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

I have spent this week reflecting on the events of one year ago, when I finally found out what was going on with my crazy belly and was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. I wrote about the day before the exam, … Continue reading →

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The Diagnosis (part 2 of 2)

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

This week I am celebrating (?)  my Diagnosiversary, one year after having been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Yesterday I wrote about the day before the tests, and the story concludes here – sort of. “Don’t worry, it’s just like falling … Continue reading →

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The Diagnosis (part 1 of 2)

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

This week I am celebrating (?)  my Diagnosiversary, one year after having been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. This is the first of two posts about that experience. One year ago today was the day before I was going to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, sacraments | 4 Comments

Wanting more than strength

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

I have a confession: I never liked the LiveStrong movement. But how could I ever admit to that? I can hear the follow-up question now: what, do you hate supporting cancer patients? Of course not. As far as I’m concerned, … Continue reading →

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My One Word for 2013: Fuel

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

I didn’t eat dinner last night. Since my Crohn’s diagnosis, I have learned that sometimes it is easier not to eat, and last night was one of those times. I could feel some cramping and unease, and didn’t feel like … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, food, Health, prayer | 4 Comments

Five things I’m aware of this Crohn’s Awareness Week

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

This time last year I was still keeping a cute little journal of my symptoms, back when I would go to the health center after throwing up for eight hours (again!), just to have one of the young doctors listen … Continue reading →

Posted in family, friends, Health | 3 Comments