Tag: colitis
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Colin the Crohn’s
So it’s about time I update you all on Mr Colin the Crohn’s Disease, especially as two days ago I had my 6 month consultant review at St. Marks Hospital. http://www.panesarwellbeing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dgd.jpg I continue to be appreciative of the level of support and time that the consultants there give each patient that walk through the doors…
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#BodyPositive
Following my involvement as an ambassador for BBC Sport’s #MakeYourMove Campaign (which involves me taking on the Couch to 5K challenge), I am privileged to have been asked to share a bit about me and my Crohn’s through a Q&A for a sister campaign : #BodyPositive. BodyPositive exists to empower individuals to feel comfortable in…
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My Hospital Box
In August 2011, I spent 5 weeks in hospital while the doctors worked hard to eventually diagnose me with Crohn’s Disease. This was my first time being admitted to hospital and I was sure it was only going to be a couple of days at the most. Little did I realise how ill I was and…
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WALK IT | London
Yesterday, I took part in the Crohn’s and Colitis UK ‘WALK IT’ event in London with my sister, mum and dad. This is an annual event which is held in the following 6 locations: London, Edinburgh, Swansea, Manchester, Rutland and York. The London walk started at the Victoria Embankment Gardens at 11am and the route finished…
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Marathon Monday (2)
So this isn’t exactly how I imagined writing today’s blog post… From underneath the duvet, blanket and cuddling a hot water bottle in the fetal position. Today’s post was meant to be about my Marathon Monday’s, how I haven’t been able to stay on target as of yet, but how I am determined to…
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My top tips for public pooping!
There is always something a little uncomfortable about using public toilets, especially if it’s not just a number 1 you’re needing to go for! As someone with a bowel condition, this fear is heightened. Especially as toilet habits can be unpredictable. One of my worse fears is suddenly needing the toilet and having to run…
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Inside my Hospital Bag: Short Stay
Whether you are heading to hospital for a check up appointment or a longer stay for a day procedure, it is always a good idea to pack a few items in preparation. Sometimes plans can change and short stays can become long and check ups can become admissions, but below I have listed 5 essentials…
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The Colonoscopy of doom…
Yesterday was a very long day! I arrived at St Marks at 2:15pm, an hour before my appointment. Not necessarily a bad thing as it gave me a chance to go to the toilet and sort myself out before checking in. By 2:30pm we were in the endoscopy department and after swiftly checking in, I…
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Prepped and ready to go!
I’m due to be leaving for St Marks Hospital at 12.30pm and my procedure is scheduled for 3.15pm. I cannot wait for it to be over with. I have no energy currently and I’m finding simple tasks like showering or drying my hair hard to do. The prep that I had last night was a…
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It has begun… 2pm
So it’s just gone 2pm and I have taken my first set of bowel prep- the 10 Senna tablets. I have been nil by mouth (except fluids) for 2 hours now and this is suppose to be the easy bit. The only way I can describe the look and smell of the tablets is like…