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“What are infusions like?”
Read MoreIntravenous simply means ‘into a vein’. 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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Intimacy After Stoma Surgery
Read MoreYes, it is possible to continue to have a healthy sex life – or even improve upon it – after ostomy surgery. But sex is rarely discussed with patients before…
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Debunking Stoma Myths
Read MoreLast month 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 founded…
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“Will you always need check-ups for your IBD?”
Read MoreShort answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes but here is why: Getting diagnosed with IBD for most is a great relief. It ends the months, even years, of needing answers but…
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My lovely surgeon has got my EUA booked in for next Thursday! Had a call for booking the plethora of pre op stuff that’s comes into it too - pre op consult and covid test (+ isolation)
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Spent the last 90 minutes coordinating, updating and checking my diaries. Yes, DIARIES.
Study. Health. Appointments. Reminders. Household planning.
For the next couple weeks I know what I’m doing! A good thing too, with upcoming surgery 😉