Today is World IBD Day 2020 and to mark it, I thought we’d do some myth busting! There are so many people who really don’t understand what IBD is and there are a lot of…
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5 things you need to know about chronic illness flare-ups
Flare-ups are when you’re chronic illness symptoms get worse; usually out of the blue. Depending on your condition, it can present in different ways. But usually, pain and fatigue are involved alongside various other things….
Little pick me ups to help you during a flare-up
Flare ups of your chronic illness hit you like a tonne of bricks. Sometimes you can see them coming, other times they come out of nowhere. I know when I feel my IBD or fibromyalgia…
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 &…
Am I Disabled? : Why you should define chronic illnesses as a disability
Last month, Crohn’s & Colitis UK launched the next phase of their Not Every Disability is Visible campaign. It opened up a really interesting discussion as to what disability is and led me to question…
Getting my arthritis diagnosis | Enteropathic arthritis diagnosis and treatment plan
It’s been one month since I was formally diagnosed with enteropathic arthritis however I’ve been struggling with symptoms for over two years. Getting an arthritis diagnosis is not easy, especially when you’re younger, so I…
