Let’s highlight something, okay? Chronic illness means it is life long. It persists for a long time or constantly recurs. This means that whilst I wish my IBD would sod off at times and just leave me alone, it simply does not do that. I spent alot of time in my first year or so with my disease, wondering when it would calm down and just give me space to breathe.…
-
-
Ostomy Uncovered: Peristomal Skin Issues
Disclaimer: This information is based on my own research into this particular aspect of stoma care as well as some personal experience and should not be used as medical advice or a diagnostic tool. The suggestions given within are taken from sources laid out in the references header. If you seek advice regarding the things you experience within your own disease, please contact your SCN for medical advice. If you are looking for the entire…
-
The What and Why: Dehydration
Disclaimer: This information is based on my own research into this particular aspect of IBD as well as some personal experience and should not be used as medical advice or a diagnostic tool. The suggestions given within are taken from sources laid out in the references header. If you seek advice regarding the things you experience within your own disease, please contact your IBD team for medical advice. If you are looking for the…
-
Surviving the Summer with an Ostomy: A Guide
Summer time can sometimes be a daunting time when you have an ostomy. Worries tend to focus around the heat, your supplies and how they’ll hold up and how to avoid being caught out or avoid a hospital admission. In this guide, I’ll be looking to the common fears new ostomates might have, along with some advice about how to lessen those fears and worries they might have. It’s also…
-
The Liver & IBD
Disclaimer: This information is based on my own research into this particular aspect of IBD as well as some personal experience and should not be used as medical advice or a diagnostic tool. The suggestions given within are taken from sources laid out in the references header. If you seek advice regarding the things you experience within your own disease, please contact your IBD team for medical advice What is the Liver and how does…
-
Ostomy Uncovered: Filters
Disclaimer: This information is based on my own research into this particular aspect of stoma care as well as some personal experience and should not be used as medical advice or a diagnostic tool. The suggestions given within are taken from sources laid out in the references header. If you seek advice regarding the things you experience within your own disease, please contact your SCN for medical advice. If you are looking for the entire…
-
IBD v IBS – Why Do So Many Get “Mis” Diagnosed?
Let’s talk about the similarities and differences between IBS and IBD and why so many get ‘mis’ diagnosed with IBS. First of all, what is IBS? IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It causes cramping, bloating and pain in the large intestine or the colon. It is very common and is linked with food and stress triggers. There is no one cause for IBS but it is managed through changes…
-
Life Lately | Rollercoasters
I don’t even know where to begin. Seriously, it’s been an awful time lately. Whilst I’ve avoided anything majorly going wrong or happening, I’ve had tons of shite dumped on top of me and I find myself struggling beyond my wildest dreams. It all started when I got the results of my latest lot of scans and blood work back – I had a Liver MRI and Pelvis MRI…
-
The What and Why: Faecal Calprotectin – The Poop Test
Disclaimer: This information is based on my own research into this particular aspect of IBD as well as some personal experience and should not be used as medical advice or a diagnostic tool. The suggestions given within are taken from sources laid out in the references header. If you seek advice regarding the things you experience within your own disease, please contact your IBD team for medical advice. If you are looking for the…