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3 years ago
This is going to be a very long journal in regards to my health and absence over the past 11 months, as well as a thank you to my commissioners for being patient with me.
A quick need-to-know bit of information; I have pancolitis, a form of irritable bowel disease caused by ulcerative colitis. I was diagnosed with it 6 years ago and have not had any issues with my health or medication. This all changed 11 months ago.
Sparing the disgusting details; I have had trouble controlling my bowel movements for those 11 months, resulting in various accidents and having to quit my job in November as it wasn't fair on my colleagues for me to be calling in sick last minute. Over those 11 months, I have been on 3 courses of steroids, higher dosages of old medication and new medications.
None of this worked.
Over the past 2 years I have lost 12kg, which may not seem much, but seeing as my diet consists of mostly junk as it is all my stomach can handle; It's a big deal. Fatigue has also caused muscle wastage to the point where it combines with my arthritis meaning I cannot stay stood up for longer than 15 minutes without my legs trembling.
Last Friday, I went to the hospital to have a full series of blood tests and x-rays done to ensure I am suitable for this new medication they are prescribing me. The medication is administered by IV drip in the hospital, every 8 weeks.
Right now I am on three immunosuppressant medications which have knocked my immune system sideways; previously, I would only get ill twice a year (after going to large conventions). I have had a non-stop flu/cold for about a week now (it isn't covid, I test regularly).
All of this is the reason my art has been slow and commission progress on hold until I can get back on my feet. Today, following a phone call with specialists, I am on the waiting list for the new medication as well as on another course of steroids, vitamin D supplements, folic acid supplements and more to counter the effects the disease has had on my body.
I have my fingers crossed that this is the final hurdle and life can return to normal again.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me during this time and shown me such patience and understanding.
guzma
~team.skull
take your time!! i hope you’re doing okay :> my uncle has crohn’s disease so i know how terrible that inflammatory bowel diseases are
