On saturday morning I was helping marshall a walking event with the Mothers Union group, after the walk I got talking to a few of the members about Crohns and that I had it. One lady mentioned that it would be really good if I could come to a mothers union evening and talk about…
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Fads, kooks and crooks, Fact not fiction
Some days I feel as though I gave myself this illness, that I should feel guilty that I have a chronic disease that can’t be cured. This is madness I know. We are constantly surrounded by news stories or articles and even other people who have no medical background telling us we ate the wrong…
Hemo-goblin and the gremlins that go bump in the night
Fatigue, feeling absolutely shattered after the smallest of tasks like climbing the stairs, sticking the washer on. I can’t go a day without having an afternoon nap, usually after work. Sound familiar? That gnawing sensation that your body has been pushed to it’s limit and just wants a little rest even when you haven’t done…
Inflamm whim wham
It can sometimes feel like your medical professionals are talking gibberish, they may as well be talking swaheeli for all I know. Whether this be your gp, ibd nurse or consultant, what we want from them is less jargon. I had a very recent visit with my ibd nurse, this is only the second time…
Being diagnosed with IBD
So how did I know at first that something was wrong? I have always had mild stomach issues over the years and in my 20’s my doctors told me I had IBS.I had no reason to disbelieve them as my symptoms were quite mild, I also suffered from chronic mouth ulcers. The mouth ulcer issue…
Crohns The Journey – From the Toilet & Beyond
I have finally decided to take the plunge and add a blog to my site. I always wanted an easy way to share information & experiences for people living with IBD or loved ones who have it. I will update with my diagnosis and experiences through life with Crohns Disease and hopefully it will give…
