Category: Health
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Appointments Galore!
Good evening! Had a busy couple of days at the hospital this week and it’s not over yet. Yesterday I had an appointment for a DEXA bone scan. They scan your hips and back and from that can assess the state of your bones. I am sure it’s alot more scientific than that but that’s…
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10 Things I Hate About Pred
Pred (Prednisolone) is a steroid drug and has been used over the years in IV, tablet and injection form for all of my conditions. It can be a wonderful thing, and has often helped me greatly, but the downside is the awful side effects that come with it. When I started planning this post it…
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A New Opportunity!
So yesterday I told you that I had some exciting news to share and here it is! I’ve been offered an amazing opportunity to appear on a new, weekly, online chat show dealing with issues surrounding IBD and ostomies. I’m joining 3 other fab ladies with ostomies, who all also write blogs. The IBD and…
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My Stoma Bag Changing Routine
Tonight I thought I would share my stoma bag changing routine with you! I change my bag every evening after my shower. Some people choose to leave their bag on longer and change once every 3 to 4 days. It’s personal preference and what you skin can cope with as this varies from person to…
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Not Every Disability Is Visible
There has been a big push for these signs to be displayed on all disabled toilets recently but it sadly appears not everywhere has caught up and awareness, even amongst the disabled community is lacking. People with Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis often need to make multiple bathroom trips a day. They suffer severe diarrhoea episodes…
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World Book Day With A Side Of Sadness
Having chronic illnesses is bad enough but some days it feels crueller than others and it’s often just the little things. Being a mummy is literally my favourite thing in the world. I love everything about it, from the monumental first steps, to the seemingly routine bed time snuggle and storytimes every night. Today is…
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What A Difference A Fortnight Makes…
Today hasn’t been a great day – arthritis pain is at an all time high and is really taking it out if me. Luckily my belly is not behaving too badly so counting small blessings. It may sound shallow but I am struggling with the visible symptoms of my illnesses at the moment. Struggling to…
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So What Is A Spoonie?
“Is this woman making similarities between living with a chronic illness and hosting a fucking tea party?” Daniel Lee So yesterday when a good friend (and fellow Crohns patient) asked me this in his oh so Daniel Lee way, I realised not everyone will realise what a ‘spoonie’ is. Not even fellow spoonies it appears!…
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The Spoonie Mummy 