After six days in hospital, it looks like we have a plan! My blood test results are slowly returning to a stable level and with no other immediate challenges, we are starting to look at the longer term management of the ulcerative colitis. There still seems to be some reluctance…
Well, I guess it wasn’t the biggest surprise. After requesting more blood tests to make sure nothing else was causing my worsening symptoms, I’ve been called back into hospital. It turned out that my red and white blood cell counts had dropped to their lowest recorded levels, and I was…
After what has felt like an endless wait, I’ve started on biologics. If you remember from a few posts ago, biologics are meant to have the best chance at getting me into remission. I’ve had two IV treatments in the past four weeks, and have another treatment in a fortnight. After my fourth…
This past Sunday was Brisbane’s Annual Service of Remembrance, held by DonateLife Australia. These events are an opportunity for transplant recipients to show their respect and gratitude for donors and their families, who’ve ultimately saved our lives. It was a moving service, with donor families and transplant recipients telling their stories of…
Looking after yourself can be difficult when you have conflicting priorities. I am usually someone who enjoys my independence, and with it the freedom to make the choices that create my future. Sometimes however, making the right choices at the right times when there are certain influences outside of your…