It's complicated

Whilst waiting in the day surgery unit for my turn, I couldn't help but notice another patient who wouldn't stop talking and giving...

May 1st 2025, a whole 365 days since my second laparoscopy for Endometriosis - one to remember. I wanted to take some time to go over the...

There are a lot of different voices in the disability and chronic illness online community, and you're probably thinking, why does it...

It’s funny being a patient because in the beginning you're desperate for help and answers, you then, eventually, find some answers and...

Fowler’s Syndrome is a rare medical condition that primarily affects young women, causing difficulty in emptying the bladder. This...

Smear tests, also known as Pap tests or Pap smears, play a crucial role in women's health by helping to detect cervical cancer and other...

In a recent LinkedIn post, someone mentioned the beauty of being 'undefinable', and I think that's a great way of explaining the content...

Before surgery/procedure the hospital usually requires you to change your diet. This may not apply to all surgeries but it does apply to...

So you received the call with a surgery date, now what? I tend to panic and feel overwhelmed at first because now it's all real. So much...

THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSULT A DOCTOR IF YOU WANT TO START A NEW SUPPLEMENT. THIS IS JUST MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND WHAT...

Last Tuesday I had pelvic floor Botox for the 3rd time. It is due every 6 months, however I was missed off of the list last year so there...

When you start a job you are required to fill in a occupational health form. The form is quite basic just to check if you require an...

I started my big girl corporate job back in November 2022 and it wasn't easy. My role is home based, and in the beginning I only went...

THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSULT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL IF YOU THINK VITAMIN C THERAPY WOULD WORK FOR YOU. Quick overview of...

What is disability? ‘You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and...

It is a common misconception that migraines are just headaches. This is far from the truth. Migraines can be disabling and can present...

I had my first colonoscopy in February and the prep was worse than the actual procedure. Let be honest, emptying your bowels like that is...

Let's face it, sitting around in pain, not being able to do much can get boring. Recovering from surgery sitting around vs every day...

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...

I was reflecting recently on life, this blog, Instagram + the community, the charities I work with, the people I've met, countless...