Post-Transfusion

There were many more hospital visits that followed, complete with blood transfusions and scary moments. Often she was sure she would not make it. Every six months, she was near-death, requiring transfusions to survive. Because ulcerative colitis impedes nutrient absorption, she would struggle to keep down food, losing up 20-25 pounds in as few as four weeks. These weight loss episodes would lead to arthritic-type pain, which meant more medication, more doctors, and a deeper spiral down.