Tag Archives: chronic illness

Hoppin’ Mad!

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Linda W. Yezak

Recently a friend posted a note to the rest of her friends on Facebook that she was ill again and would need surgery and expensive meds. I hurt for her, as do most of the folks who responded to her … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | Tagged chronic illness, diet, dietary supplements, disease, fad diet, nutrition, panacea, pills | 16 Comments

Yet Another Update

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Linda W. Yezak

See this? It’s “Rich Chocolate,” High Protein Boost. My food for the next couple of weeks. I’m on a liquid diet, thanks to this blasted Crohn’s disease. Here’s the story: Last week, my doctor suggested I meet the surgeon my … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | Tagged chronic illness, Crohn's Disease, infectious diseases, Liquid Diet, Low Fiber Diet, Low Residue Diet, Operation, Short-Gut Syndrome, surgeon, surgery | 18 Comments

I’m Back–I Think

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Linda W. Yezak

You probably know I’ve been sick for several months, and you probably marked my long absence from Peppermint Place to that illness. If so, thanks for your patience. And if you’ve been praying for me, double thanks! It’s been a … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | Tagged abdominal abscess, antibiotics, chronic illness, Crohn's Disease, gastro-interology, hospital, infectious diseases, internal medicine, surgeon | 20 Comments

Out of Order

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Linda W. Yezak

Sorry I haven’t written in a while, folks. I’ve been out of order . . . still. The Crohn’s flare-up has thrown me for quite a loop, and the meds used to treat it threw me for another. This battle … Continue reading →