Just a quick post today to share with you all that I managed to successfully complete my CCUK Walk It challenge last weekend! I walked a little over 6 kilometres in the countryside near where I live- so don’t worry, I respected social distancing measures, I only saw one other person walking their dog! ThisContinue reading “I Completed My 5K Walk It For CCUK!”
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Biologics: Infusions VS Self-Injecting.
If you have IBD, chances are at some point you will be prescribed a biologic. Now, some of these biologics are given intravenously, whilst others are given sub-cutaneously. I’m not going to ramble on too much about what biologics are or how they work, so if you would like to read more about that, thenContinue reading “Biologics: Infusions VS Self-Injecting.”
A Simple Guide to Biosimilars.
If you have IBD and you’ve previously been on a biologic, you’ve probably heard the term “biosimilar” before. But what does it actually mean? Is it the same thing as a biologic? Researching these concepts online can seem complicated with all the medical jargon that websites tend to use, so here is everything you needContinue reading “A Simple Guide to Biosimilars.”
The Crisis in Hospital Cancellations: How to Cope with Being Let Down.
My experiences On Friday I was scheduled to have a life-changing operation for which I had been waiting for months. Since March 2018, I’ve had by far the worst flare up I’ve ever experienced and several months ago I officially ran out of treatments. With my list of complications quickly growing and my physical stateContinue reading “The Crisis in Hospital Cancellations: How to Cope with Being Let Down.”
An Inside Look at My Grocery List: Healthy Eating with Crohn’s Disease.
Seeing as if all goes to plan I will be getting my permanent stoma next week, I thought I’d do a fun little post revealing what’s on my current grocery list before my diet changes to adapt to ileostomy life. When a lot of people are diagnosed with IBD, they fear that they will noContinue reading “An Inside Look at My Grocery List: Healthy Eating with Crohn’s Disease.”
Bowel Prep: Why I Prefer Picolax to Moviprep and General Advice for Bowel Preparation.
I think its fair to say that everyone’s stomach churns when their doctor says those dreaded two words: bowel prep. You might be asked to do bowel prep before some types of surgery, invasive procedures like colonoscopies or even some scans, the purpose being to “clear out” your digestive system and either provide a clearContinue reading “Bowel Prep: Why I Prefer Picolax to Moviprep and General Advice for Bowel Preparation.”
Stoma for a Day: An Experiment.
If you’ve been reading my previous posts, you will know that I am about to have surgery to remove my entire colon and get a permanent ileostomy. In preparation, I attended a stoma nurse clinic where I was given an unexpected tool to help me prepare for waking up from surgery: a practice stoma kit.Continue reading “Stoma for a Day: An Experiment.”
Before Stoma Surgery: What to Expect.
Seeing as my ileostomy surgery will take place in less than a week now (yikes!), I have been undergoing all the necessary pre-surgery tasks. The weeks leading up to surgery, particularly one as major as stoma surgery, can be daunting, so I have documented the process so people can see exactly what to expect andContinue reading “Before Stoma Surgery: What to Expect.”
IBD and Alcohol: Why I Don’t Drink.
I am now 20-years old and the closest I ever got to consuming alcohol was the tablespoon of Grand Marnier my mum used to put in our Christmas fruit salad. As I was diagnosed with Crohn’s so early on in my life when I was only 12, I never got into the habit of drinkingContinue reading “IBD and Alcohol: Why I Don’t Drink.”
Meal Planning: Why and How You Should Start Doing It.
Meal planning has become somewhat of a trend recently among bloggers and YouTubers alike, and it’s not that surprising why. But, as someone with Crohn’s disease, I find the benefits of planning my meals extend beyond the typical advantages outlined by those in the public eye. How do I go about meal planning? Firstly, let’sContinue reading “Meal Planning: Why and How You Should Start Doing It.”
Me and My Crohn's 