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I'm back today to talk about my current microscopic colitis (we think?) flare. For those of you newer to my channel, I was diagnosed with microscopic colitis in November 2020, and after a year of initial challenges it has been relatively well-managed. You can go back on my Chronic Illness playlist for more information about my journey with MC: bit.ly/3ybN4B2 As a reminder I am just a lady talki...

It's been *almost* a year since I've shared an autoimmune hepatitis update, and I'm happy to still be remission! Mentioned in the video: - Autoimmune Hepatitis Association (aihep.org) - Podcasts: Conspirtuality and Maintenance Phase - Book: Saturated Facts (Dr. Idrees Mughal)

I'm back with Part 3 of my series on my naturopathic missteps. Today I'm sharing my experiences with going gluten-free for 13 months at the direction of my registered dietician. However, even after testing negative for celiac disease, my registered dietician suggested additional tests a gluten-free diet, and, against the recommendations of my doctors, insisted that I had celiac disease. I'm hap...

I'm still crying as I type this, but I had an appointment with my hepatologist today and learned that not only am I in full remission for my autoimmune hepatitis, but the Fibroscan went from a 3 (significant fibrosis) to a 0 (no detectable fibrosis). In straightforward terms, the azathioprine (immunosuppressant) has decreased or stopped my body's attack on itself (my liver) we know this is the ...

In Part 2 of this series, I'll share about another aspect of working with my registered dietician supplements! Supplements aren't inherently good or bad, but in this video I'll share the information I wished I had before venturing into that territory. I wasted a *lot* of money on supplements that did *nothing* and hopefully this will help you be a bit more skeptical than I was in this process. ...

It's the end of the year and I've gotten my final blood draw and... my ALT and AST values are... normal? Some resources I mention in the video: www.aihep.org/ Previous videos on this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLO720YUXh6teoyEcnAV3UzOKeb6KOL-uY.html

It's been a minute, but I'm back to talk more about my autoimmune hepatitis and my treatment. I have also been attending some great meetings through the AIHA and can't recommend it enough! Here's their AIH bootcamp for the newly diagnosed: th-cam.com/video/0b9LkpJOenE/w-d-xo.html

So the universe seems to keep reminding me that I don't have control over my life, yet despite so many "opportunities" I still hold onto my control distortion! Case in point: I threw out my back on Sunday and I seem to keep pivoting my attention back to what I want to change, not acceptance of what is. Letting go of control among all of these health issues = really, really hard.

A short check-in about how to stop normalizing unhealthy (for you) things and how to use a reset to your advantage!

I've shared a bit about the tension I've felt between my physicians and my registered dietician on my chronic illness journey this video is about the struggles I've had lately and why I've decided to stop seeing this practitioner. Even though I know her heart is in a good place, it feels like we keep searching for something that is not there, or is probably not there, or, if it is there, isn't ...

I'm 2 weeks into my autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) treatment, so this video is about what that's been like, as well as finding community in the AIHA FB and support group calls. Given all of the potential challenges, I am not sure it could be better at this point! Thanks y'all for the support.

This video is about my first liver clinic appointment (huge success) and how we're going to treat my (confirmed) AIH. I've had very strong reactions to steroids so we'll be proceeding with Azathioprine only to see if that can put me into remission.

Not a surprise, but it's true I finally got my autoimmune hepatitis diagnosis! My liver values would put me as someone with moderate AIH, so the next steps aren't necessarily as clear. There is relatively standard treatment for this disease, but my body had a heck of a time with steroids in the last two years. So... it's referral time! I'm a little too excited about going to a liver center, but...

The Liver Biopsy... Waiting for the Diagnosis...

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Moving Forward With My Liver (Plus MC IBS)

Mental Health Awareness Month: How Can I Be an Ally?

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Plot Twist (AGAIN): Possible Liver Problems?

Microscopic Colitis? IBS? SIBO? But progress, nonetheless!

Microscopic Colitis: Plot Twist?

Microscopic Colitis and Me: Gut and Nutrient Supplements

Microscopic Colitis, Part 5

Microscopic Colitis and Me, Part 4

Microscopic Colitis and Me, Part 3

Adventures in Anxiety: Better Help *AND* Meditation

Supporting Your Sick Friend

Microscopic Colitis and Me, Part 2

Microscopic Colitis and Me