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Traveling the world with Ulceratice Colitis, Seeking Insurance

A fellow spoonie recommended I join this community. I've had Ulcerative Colitis for 16 years now and the last 4 years have been the best of them. Found a medication (Entyvio) that has changed my life. I started traveling the world and started a business.

The trouble is, now that I work for myself, I need to look for a new insurance plan. All the insurance plans in my local market place do not cover my medication. Curious if anyone has had a similar situation and can offer any tips!

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Checking in for the first time in a while!

I have missed the amazing people here on this app. I’ve been on a hiatus, and it’s been a very rough journey. There are many stories that I want to share, both good and bad, but as for right now, I just want to say to anyone that sees this post that you are loved, you are important, you are strong. Sending gentle hugs to the Mighty family! 💕🥹 # #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis #FND #ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome #CRPS #Asthma

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I’m new here!

Hi, my name is SomeLady. I'm here because I have a few chronic illnesses and I'm looking for encouragement and support.
#MightyTogether #KidneyDisease #UlcerativeColitis #HearingLoss

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... morning.

Woke up at 730am and by 8am my back pain was at 7. So I took my tramadol at 8 and tried to lay down but that hurts so much. Im trying to find a comfortable position. I'm Flippy floppy like a pancake.

I have a bad tummy ache and have been constipated for 4 days. I will drink some protein shake for breakfast and hopefully it gets my tummy moving.

My caregiver is asleep. When she wakes up I'll ask for some CBD cream on my back. My neck hurts but I don't think I need CBD cream on it. Hopefully the pain doesn't get worse. If I'm still in pain by 9am I'll take a Norco. Fingers crossed.

#BackPain #ChronicPain #UlcerativeColitis

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Today was rough but tomorrow is a new day

My pain was pretty high today. The Norco helped me feel a little bit better but it was still a steady 5 most of the day. My right shoulder is bothering me. And I don't know why but both of my thumbs hurt. I'm exhausted. I ate well today but my obsession with sauerkraut turned out to be a bad idea. I'm still hungry even though I had 2 meals and 3 snacks today.

I'm hoping tomorrow is a better day. I'm gonna make cheesy chicken taco dip with rice for dinner. If I'm feeling ok I'm also planning on baking some pumpkin pie bread. I don't want to push myself too hard. I'm gonna shower tomorrow morning and that should give me enough time to relax and recharge. I'm gonna put dinner in the crock pot at 4pm and let it cook for 2 hours.

#ChronicPain #BackPain #Migraine #UlcerativeColitis #foodieadventures

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Is there a link between parental IBD and BPD in their children?

Hi guys,

I have a theory that i cant find any research on. I have a question for you guys, but heres some background.

My mom has ulcerative colitis. It was really bad when I was a baby, she said 30 to 40 times a day. She was breastfeeding.

I have BPD, but was not subjected to any child abuse.

I have a theory that I was accidentally traumatized by my mom constantly having to put me in my crib to use the bathroom.

*** Does anyone else have IBD and a child with bpd? What is/was your experience?***


#UlcerativeColitis #Colitis #InflammatoryBowelDiseaseIBD #BPD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #UlcerativeColitis #psychology #Trauma

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