Arguably the hardest part about doing a liquid diet for IBD and sticking to it is your mindset. Most people are used to eating between 3 and 5 meals a day at regular times and these meals become important social cues which divide up their day. But when you’re on EEN (exclusive enteral nutrition), thingsContinue reading “How to Survive on an Exclusive Liquid Diet.”
Category Archives: Tips and Advice
4 Pieces of Advice I’m Glad I Ignored, 4 I Wish I’d Taken and 4 I’m Glad I Took.
Ah, people just love giving advice don’t they- even if they have no idea what they’re talking about. Here are some of the best and worst pieces of advice I’ve been given over the years about my Crohn’s. 4 pieces of advice I’m glad I ignored: 1. “Eat what you want when you’re well” Although IContinue reading “4 Pieces of Advice I’m Glad I Ignored, 4 I Wish I’d Taken and 4 I’m Glad I Took.”
30 Things I’m Tired of Hearing With Crohn’s.
As any Crohn’s or Colitis patient will tell you, our illnesses can be pretty misunderstood and to be honest, I could probably write a thesis about all the annoying or patronising comments I’ve heard over the years to do with my Crohn’s. But for now, I have compiled a list of the 30 most ignorantContinue reading “30 Things I’m Tired of Hearing With Crohn’s.”
A Definitive Guide to Abdominal MRI Scans for IBD.
If you’ve never had an MRI before and you’ve been referred for one all of a sudden, it can seem like a daunting prospect. However, an MRI provides incredibly useful imagery for your doctors about the extent and location of your disease as well as highlighting other issues such as strictures or abscesses. It isContinue reading “A Definitive Guide to Abdominal MRI Scans for IBD.”
Physical Side Effects and Body Image.
I thought I’d kick off this section with some reflections and advice on body image and Crohn’s. Despite being labelled an “invisible illness”, Crohn’s Disease can have a lot of aesthetic implications. Some of these can be hard to handle on a physical and emotional level, with many patients experiencing low self-esteem. But it’s importantContinue reading “Physical Side Effects and Body Image.”
Me and My Crohn's 