Category Archives: Strong Medicine

As It Turns Out…

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Meleah

I do not have the Flu. I have a severe Upper Respiratory Infection & Bronchitis. Which for someone like me (with no immune system) is a mere step away from turning into full blown pneumonia. Thus the need for stronger … Continue reading →

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The Flu / Bronchitis

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Meleah

I would love to write up an in-depth post (complete with photos) about the drama and the fun I had over this past weekend. But my digital camera is officially DEAD. And, it appears the prescription cough medication & antibiotics … Continue reading →

Posted in Strong Medicine | 22 Comments

Homeward Bound

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Meleah

Do you remember as a child building a fort, or a bridge, or a tower out of wooden blocks? When it was completed, you stood so proud looking at your great achievement. Then…suddenly…your sibling strolls in and knocks down your … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama Drama, Family, Life, Strong Medicine | 69 Comments

Note To Self:

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Meleah

Oh yeah, Um…… Cranbury Juice = Bad For Me. Corn syrup…. Fuck. “Read. The.Labels. READ THE FUCKING LABELS…” “I see” ….said the, blinded by searing itchy pain, caused by an allergic reaction, chick. * Thanks to Fexofenadine it was short … Continue reading →

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Back to Broth

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Meleah

I am sure ya’ll are just as sick of hearing about it as I am sick of writing about it. I am really sick of living with it. I don’t know if I ate too much? Or, if I ate … Continue reading →

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HOPE

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Meleah

OR, another title: *Food Is NOT My Enemy. As I write this post, tears of gratitude fall from my eyes. The downward spiral has come to a halt. The anger and rage are beginning to dissipate. The vicious cycle is … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Life, Strong Medicine | 45 Comments

The List Of Food I Can Not Eat

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Meleah

Strawberries Mustard Cantelope Broccoli Corn Orange Chocolate Tomato Potato, Almond Oat Rye Soy Wheat Gluten Malt And Any And All Nut Products.

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Food Is My Enemy (Part Two)

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Meleah

(Part One is HERE) Well, where do I begin? I received a phone call yesterday at work. That went a little something like this: ME: “Meleah Hawthorne, May I help you?” Receptionist from Doctors Office: [and I am quoting word.for.word.] … Continue reading →

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Food Is My Enemy

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Meleah

Along with Crohn’s and Celiac’s (like that’s not bad enough to deal with) I have another issue with food. Food Allergies. I am allergic to various foods / spices. According to the allergy specialist scratch tests I took back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Strong Medicine | 48 Comments

Titles WithOut Posts

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Meleah

* Ya’ll Will Never Know How Much Time I Spend In The Bathroom Or * Why Being Totally Self-Conscious, Self Absorbed, Completely Insecure, Which Makes Me Look Like I am Really Superficial, Plus Being Over Worked, Under Paid, Painfully Single, … Continue reading →

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