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The Hospital Diaries – Day 1 Monday
Well, what a start to the week. If you follow me on social media (Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) you will have probably seen that I have been struggling with my Crohn’s Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis since the start of the new year. Admitted With a Plan This morning I had an emergency appointment with my…
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#tubieweek – The Spoonie Mummy Reviews – INGA Wellbeing
Good morning and welcome to another #tubieweek post. Today I want to introduce you all to INGA Wellbeing. The Problem With What To Wear In Hospital Anybody who has spent time in hospital will know the daily nightmare that is trying to be comfortable in what you are wearing. Finding something that keeps you at…
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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 about you, but getting admitted to hospital, especially when it comes…
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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 this was the next step to take. First she had to…
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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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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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Well This Wasn’t Part Of The Plan!
One minute you think you just need a day of rest…The next you are being admitted 🙈 Tonight I’m spending the night in hospital on IV steroids, fluids, pain meds and anti sickness awaiting gastro and rheumatology doctors to come sort me out on a proper medication regime in the morning to get this flare…
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