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Lauren K.

I'm Lauren Kaminsky, a 26-year-old who is passionate about many things, and still trying to figure out exactly what I want to be when I grow up. I love empowering young women, training for and participating in triathlons (because calling what I do racing is a stretch), and giving a voice to all... Full Bio
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Because I Do This For Love.

Before I made my pretty Chicago Marathon training plan , I agonized a bit over on Hal Higdon’s site. There is no shortage of marathon training...

And Just Like That, It’s Here.

I simply can’t believe it snuck up on me like that. This Sunday marks 19 weeks until the Chicago Marathon. My trusty Hal Higdon training plans...

On Living With Ulcerative Colitis: It Gets Better

Yesterday I read a fantastic post by my friend Ali about her battle with Crohn’s disease and her current flare . Go read it. I’ll wait here...

On Teaching: Little Things I Miss

I graduated college in 2007 with a degree in Elementary and Special Education, and every intention of teaching until I retired. I taught for...

Thankful Things Thursday: On Loving What You Do

Happy Thursday, friends! I’m going to go back to taking a cue from my friend Ali and starting my Thursday with a healthy dose of...

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Oct 14 2011 by Heather A.
Lauren I had a doctor appt today with my GI, and he wants to start me on Mercaptopurine....all the research I've done so far looks grim, as far as the side effects and potential risks.  Do you know anything about this drug, or have you or anyone you know taken this drug....Thanks for any information.
 
Oct 06 2011 by Heather A.

I did register with CCFA, last week.  Upon registering I found a IBD seminar on Nov 5th at local hospital-I am so looking forward to it.