Yesterday I embarked on a new adventure. Turned over a new leaf? Began the first day of the rest of my life? Call it what you will but I feel like I stuck a stake in the ground and said, "We start now!"

A little history: I suffer from Ulcerative Colitis. It began in 2001 with the diagnosis of Proctitis, a relatively manageable disease, and has since mushroomed into a colon pocked from a nearby bomb detonation. In 2004 I was hospitalized for 5 days. That says something right there. For the past 10 years I have enjoyed extended periods of remission but since Spring of 2010, I have felt like crap. (I feel compelled to use that adjective given my malady)

I love my Gastro Doc. He really listens to me and doesn't mind my tears, which inevitably flow when I am in a colon flare. He is not, however, of a mindset for holistic medicine. His reasons are valid, he is not studied in that field. During my last appointment I told him I was going to explore alternative medicine options. He looked at me with tenderness and said, given how sick I felt, he totally understood my decision. God bless that man.

Yesterday I had my first appointment with a doctor who practices Integrative Medicine.

I believe sharing this story will do me good so welcome aboard if you'd like to follow along. All support is welcome!


Pursuing Healing,
Caroline

Labels: Integrative Medicine, new adventure, Ulcerative Colitis