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“How important is hydration with a stoma?”
Read MoreSummer can be a challenging time for ostomates. The hot weather can cause some issues if you’re not aware of them. Without parts of the bowel to absorb alot of…
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“Are supplements helpful in IBD?”
Read MoreMore than half those with IBD have deficiencies in vitamins & minerals and we get most of these from the food we eat. Clemmie Oliver of the NALM Clinic said…
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“What are infusions like?”
Read MoreIntravenous simply means βinto a veinβ. Medicines and other fluids can be given directly via a vein into your bloodstream. A fine tube, called a cannula, is inserted into a…
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“What does an endoscopy feel like?”
Read MoreBasic definition: An endoscopy is a procedure where organs inside your body are looked at using an instrument called an endoscope. An endoscope is a long, thin, flexible tube that…
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“Is mental health overlooked in IBD?”
Read MoreHow often when you get asked “how are you?” do you answer with regards to your mental or emotional health? I get it, it is tough to really answer with…
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World IBD Day – Debunking IBD Myths
Read MoreBack in February, I wrote about ‘Assumptions About IBD & Stomas‘ where I discussed how there are many assumptions and myths surrounding IBD and having a stoma. Assumptions are usually…
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Exploring the Emotional Complexity of IBD Surgery
Read MoreAs I come to the five year anniversary of my first IBD surgery, what exactly can I share with you, that isn’t already out there? What can I tell you…
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Life Lately | What Exactly is Going On?
Read MoreI always get nervous … because I always wonder if I should or could go without my medication. It is not a matter of fighting for the funding like it…
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“How does sleep affect IBD?”
Read MoreStruggling with sleep is a very common problem. So common in fact that almost one third of the UK population have insomnia – the inability to sleep at night. For…
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“How do you know when you’re flaring?”
Read MoreI’ll admit this openly, but flare-ups used to scare the heck out of me. After I was officially diagnosed in late 2011 I had several bad flare-ups back to back,…
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“What is life like after stoma surgery?”
Read MoreYou’re decided to have stoma surgery, but what now? Lots of thoughts, questions and worries cross your mind, and despite your nurses giving you lots of medical advice, you want…
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