Inflammatory Bowel Disease is often referred to by the two main types, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. IBD is an inflammatory, chronic disease where the bowel (and whole digestive track if you have Crohn’s) can…
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Crohn's & Colitis awareness week 2019 : food and IBD
As fun as the festive season is, it isn’t always the most gut-friendly, especially when you have IBD. We over-indulge and might eat foods which can make us feel not so great. Another bowel charity,…
Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week 2019 : Fatigue & the Spoon Theory
One of the hardest parts about living with Crohn’s & Colitis, especially post-surgery, is fatigue. Ironically, I’ve been putting off writing this post because I’ve been feeling so tired! Living with fatigue is one of…
Crohn's & Colitis awareness week 2019 : a stoma bag doesn't cure IBD
When I had emergency surgery for my ulcerative colitis, I was mainly excited about the prospect of life without running to the toilet every five minutes. I was ready for a symptom-free life and basically…
Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week 2019 : the A to Z of IBD
When you’re diagnosed with a chronic illness, you’re suddenly thrown into this crazy world filled with complex words you might never have heard of before. You’ll suddenly become an expert in your own health. Today…
Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week 2019 : What is Crohn's & Colitis?
This week marks Crohn’s & Colitis awareness week. I realised that whilst this blog is about chronic illnesses, I’ve not talked much about IBD in a while so this week is ALL about Crohn’s &…
Why I made my stoma permanent | j-pouch vs barbie butt surgery
It’s been over a year since I had my (hopefully) final stoma surgery where I made my stoma permanent. I’d spent three years deciding whether to keep my stoma or opt for j-pouch surgery which…
What are the symptoms of IBD and how do you get diagnosed?
I am the queen of using Dr.Google and a self confessed hypochondriac. However, sometimes google can be quite helpful (if you go to reliable sources like the NHS website). Since I’ve had chronic illnesses, Google…
8 things I’ve learnt in 4 years of having a stoma
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 4 years since I was wheeled down to theatre to have my large bowel removed. It feels like a lifetime ago and like it was yesterday all at…
