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Newly Diagnosed
Read MoreWhat should I do if my symptoms worsen whilst waiting for my first appointment? in case of emergency, contact 999 for urgent queries contact your GP or 111 for an…
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Ostomy Glossary
Read MoreWhen I was first new to my stoma, I was boggled by the terminology. There were so many new words, so many words that meant the same thing but in…
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IBD Glossary
Read MoreA Abdomen – the part of the body containing the digestive organs, including the stomach, small intestine, large intestine (including the colon), pancreas, liver and gall bladder. Abscess – a…
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Flare Up Management
Read MoreHow to make decisions to help tame the IBD monster NB: This had been intended to be written before we knew anything about coronavirus (COVID-19) so there has been the…
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What is Convexity?
Read MoreDisclaimer: 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.…
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Fibre with IBD
Read MoreHands up who has been on the low residue diet in the months after diagnosis or surgery? There would be very few people with their hands down because it has…
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Ostomy Uncovered – How to Resize Your Baseplate
Read MoreDisclaimer: 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.…
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Sleep with a Stoma
Read MoreOne of my first queries when I was getting ready to have my stoma made was, ‘but how will I sleep with it attached to me?’ And sure for some,…
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Extra Intestinal Manifestations and their Importance
Read MoreExtra Intestinal Manifestations – or EIMs for short – are seen in 25–40% of IBD patients.1 Inflammatory manifestations of the skin, eyes, liver, and joints are considered primary manifestations. If secondary…
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Travelling with IBD and a Stoma
Read MoreLet’s get out there! For the majority of people who live with IBD, they have to travel. Either commuting to and from their jobs or taking trips; some will rely…
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Extra Intestinal Manifestations – Overview
Read MoreDisclaimer: This information is based on my own research into this particular extra intestinal manifestation of IBD as well as some personal experience and should not be used as medical advice or a diagnostic…
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Extra Intestinal Manifestations – The Bones
Read MoreDisclaimer: This information is based on my own research into this particular extra intestinal manifestation of IBD as well as some personal experience and should not be used as medical advice or a diagnostic…
