It’s Complicated
It doesn't work for everyone !
Diets seem to be popular these days, and it's very ridiculous. Everyone wants to follow the latest new diet, because if it works for a...
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It’s Complicated
- Dec 19, 2022
- 3 min
Another world
I was reflecting recently on life, this blog, Instagram + the community, the charities I work with, the people I've met, countless...
It’s Complicated
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
Vocal cord dysfunction
THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE VCD, PLEASE CONSULT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Vocal cord dysfunction occurs when the...
It’s Complicated
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Why any kind of regular movement is necessary for chronic illness
It’s no secret that exercise is not our best friend. Due to pain, and a multitude of other problems, exercise can be difficult and may...
It’s Complicated
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Advocating for your care - Q’s to ask your doctor
Any doctors appointment, with a new doctor or an old one, can be quite daunting. As someone with multiple chronic illnesses, I see many...
It’s Complicated
- Jul 11, 2022
- 3 min
Having a lap for endometriosis : My experience
Finally, after 3 months and 2 cancellations, I had my 1st laparoscopy for Endometriosis! I say 1st because another surgeon will be doing...
It’s Complicated
- Jun 27, 2022
- 3 min
The no go zone
Being chronically ill and South Asian brings its fair share of comments because it is taboo to discuss your illnesses, to have medical...
It’s Complicated
- Jun 25, 2022
- 4 min
How my ‘day in the life’ has changed over the last 3 years
Having a set routine has always been very important to me, for different reasons. I like the consistency, doing things that make me...
It’s Complicated
- Jun 11, 2022
- 1 min
Can my pain predict the weather ?
This hasn’t been scientifically proven, yet, but there seems to be a collie ration between barometric pressure and chronic pain. But what...
It’s Complicated
- May 18, 2022
- 2 min
What’s in my hospital bag - laparoscopy edition
Updated and added to after surgery ! I spent weeks trying to figure out what to pack for my endometriosis surgery - a laparoscopy. There...
It’s Complicated
- Apr 11, 2022
- 2 min
What is Inappropriate sinus tachycardia ?
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) refers to an abnormally high resting heart rate. An EKG (electrocardiogram) does not pick up IST as...
It’s Complicated
- Mar 14, 2022
- 3 min
My journey with endometriosis
After nearly 12 years of pain and horrific bleeding, i was finally diagnosed with Endometriosis. This was always assumed but never...
It’s Complicated
- Feb 21, 2022
- 2 min
What is a Small Bowel MRI ?
A few months ago, I had a small bowel MRI, with contrast, due to some gastro problems I’ve been experiencing for a long while now. Before...
It’s Complicated
- Feb 14, 2022
- 2 min
The importance of releasing tension from our hips
[ This post is going to be informal, and more of a instagram type post. It will explain the importance of moving your hips for your...
It’s Complicated
- Jan 24, 2022
- 1 min
What is pelvic floor dysfunction ?
The pelvic floor are a group of muscles at the base of the pelvis. It supports (depending on your anatomy) the bladder, bowels, uterus...
It’s Complicated
- Jan 20, 2022
- 2 min
What it’s like to no longer have periods at 22…
No you didn’t read that wrong. I am 22 and since July 2020 (21 years old) I haven’t had a period. In between, due to a medication change,...
It’s Complicated
- Jan 17, 2022
- 2 min
My experience with seeing a health psychologist
For as long as I can remember, I've been attending some form of therapy. My first therapist was a child psychologist, aged 10, after I...
It’s Complicated
- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
How I got rid of my eczema after 22 years !
From the age of 6 months i‘ve had eczema and it is hereditary as my mum, Nan, aunts etc all have it. I was given many creams, steroids,...
It’s Complicated
- Jan 10, 2022
- 2 min
What is mast cell activation syndrome ?
TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ CONTAINS PHOTOS OF SOME SKIN REACTIONS FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES ⚠️ Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a form of...
It’s Complicated
- Dec 8, 2021
- 1 min
Gift ideas for your chronically ill loved one
Having chronic illnesses means we tend to spend a lot of time at home, in bed or on the sofa. It can be tricky to think about what to buy...
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