The 7 Most Stupid Myths I've Heard About IBDOne of the most frustrating things about living with IBD is the MANY myths we hear about the condition. Whether it's from the media, through a 'friend of a friend'...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My First Humira HangoverUsually, I aim for my blog posts to be full of tips and words of wisdom - but today, I'm actually turning to my readers for help instead. About 3...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
How Crohn's Disease Has Changed My WardrobeI often blog about the physical symptoms of Crohn's disease but forget to consider the many, less obvious ways IBD has impacted my life. Believe it or not, before I spent my...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Everything You Need to Know About Vaginal Crohn'sWe all know Crohn's disease can impact every part of our body. From achy joints to sore skin, the manifestations of irritable bowel syndrome (IBD) go far beyond our digestive...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
8 tips for flying with IBDSummer is upon us and for many of us, that means jetting off to somewhere exotic. When I was first diagnosed, I was actually living in China -and for the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
5 tips for living abroad with IBDMy Crohn's Disease journey actually began in China-of all places. Despite having symptoms for almost 12 years when living in the UK, it took a move of over 5000 miles...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Summertime and Crohn's Disease: Friend or enemy?So, here in the UK today we are experiencing a very strange phenomenon: the sun is shining! If you're from the UK or have visited it; you'll know just how...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Let's Talk About Cravings and IBDWe all get cravings. Whether it's the urge for something sweet, a need for a plate of starchy carbohydrates, or something specific that seemingly comes out of nowhere. But could...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What IBD Self-Care looks like for meSelf-care is a bit of a buzz word at the moment. It's often talked about in relation to fancy candles or expensive skincare-but for those of us with IBD, self-care...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Feeling Foggy? Let's Talk About Brain FogBrain fog. It's a funny term, which while not often medically used, manages to perfectly encapsulate the struggles of its symptoms when your brain just feels as if it's wrapped up...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Do I know myself better than my medical team?Self-advocacy is a funny word. It's something I've always tried to encourage in my writing but lately, I'm struggling with a different kind of dilemma: Is self-advocacy working with your...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
7 Awkward Moments When Using a Public BathroomBathroom. Toilet. Restroom. Loo (as us Brits are prone to calling it). Whichever phrase you prefer to use, there's no getting around that using one in public is AWKWARD! I'd...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Small Bowel MRIs are the Absolute WORSTTwo weeks ago, I found myself laying on my belly, holding my breath on autocue while desperately wondering how long I could hold off dashing to the nearest bathroom. What...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
9 Life Hacks for Living With a FistulaAround 2 years ago I experienced one of the worst periods of my life: I had a fistula. If you haven't heard of them, then you're incredibly lucky. They're thought...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Milk and IBD: Friend or Foe?One of the most frustrating things about life with inflammatory bowel disease is how it varies so much between us. I recently blogged about alcohol and IBD. A lot of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sometimes, I Really Miss WineIt's Christmas. Well... almost. In fact, alcohol consumption tends to be highest in the weeks leading up to it than the day itself. Work party? Family reunion? Friends you haven't...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Vitamin D and IBD: What's the Link?Now we're officially approaching freezing weather territory, there's one vitamin we're far more likely to be deficient in: Vitamin D. We all know that we're much more likely to have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Meet the Woman Turning IBD into an Art ExhibitionOne of the biggest problems we all face in raising awareness of IBD is that it's so difficult to explain. Everything from our ulcerated colon to our overwhelming level of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why We to Talk More About Diet and IBDBefore I begin, let me be clear about what I'm asking in today's post. I'm not going to spend the next 500 words or so telling you about a miracle diet...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
