Tag Archives: Gastroenterology

FYI Only

We all have a cause(s) we support, right? If you’ve followed any of my five blogs, you’re probably already aware that one of the five remaining big goals I have before dying is to help raise money to give to those who … Continue reading

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Childhood Diseases Stink

Childhood diseases stick.  Adult diseases stink.  And there are so many of both. What is a caring person to do?  We all know, “You can’t do it all”. So perhaps the best approach is simply to become an advocate and … Continue reading

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Crohn’s Disease and Children

Our nine-year old son first developed unusual symptoms just before he turned four.  Between his 4th and 5th birthday, he had: Three colonoscopies Barium x-ray Full-Body CT Scan (45 minute x-ray) Leukemia Test Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis test Multiple other x-rays … Continue reading

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