Tag: Chronically ill

The Spoonie Mummy Reviews – No More Grapes

Good morning and happy Wednesday!  Hope you are enjoying a great week and good news – it is half way to the weekend!  I have a great new website to share with all you spoonies like me, called No More Grapes. I don’t know… Continue Reading “The Spoonie Mummy Reviews – No More Grapes”

A Day In The Life – Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Happy hump-day one and all.  Apologies for the radio silence but after getting out of hospital and resting and then a big appointment on Monday I have been focusing on my health a little. Firstly, if you follow me on social media you will… Continue Reading “A Day In The Life – Flexible Sigmoidoscopy”

A Day In The Life – Starting A New Biologic Medication

Yesterday I started my new biologic medication.  It is called Stelara (Ustekinimab) and we are hoping it will sort out my Arthritis flare and also keep my Crohns Disease under control. I have had to wait for a few weeks from my rheumatologist deciding… Continue Reading “A Day In The Life – Starting A New Biologic Medication”

BlogMas Day Nine – Spoonie Christmas Challenge

WHAT ILLNESSES DO YOU SUFFER WITH? I have rheumatoid arthritis, Crohns disease, an ileostomy, ostopenia, high blood pressure and iritis WHAT’S THE CRAZIEST ‘CURE’ SOMEONE HAS EVER OFFERED YOU? Well according to one GP I saw (yes a doctor), I shouldn’t need a bone… Continue Reading “BlogMas Day Nine – Spoonie Christmas Challenge”

10 Small Victories For People With Chronic Illnesses

Anyone who is chronically ill will recognise most, if not all, of these scenarios. They play a part in our every day life, they are our normal. This list shows you the small things that help make these situations, that little bit easier. 1… Continue Reading “10 Small Victories For People With Chronic Illnesses”