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Happy 1 year surgerversary
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...

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10 hours ago4 min read


Why does it matter?
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 Complicated
Mar 243 min read


I'm a person, not a disease.
It’s funny being a patient because in the beginning you're desperate for help and answers, you then, eventually, find some answers and...

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Mar 173 min read


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

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Feb 242 min read


Understanding Smear Tests: What You Need to Know
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...

It’s Complicated
Jan 203 min read


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

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Jul 16, 20243 min read


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

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May 7, 20242 min read


A quick guide to having surgery
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...

It’s Complicated
May 1, 20243 min read


Supplements
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...

It’s Complicated
Apr 8, 20243 min read


What to expect after pelvic floor botox
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...

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Feb 28, 20242 min read


Occupational health
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...

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Feb 15, 20243 min read


Tips for surviving corporate with chronic illnesses
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...

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Feb 13, 20242 min read


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

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Jan 24, 20242 min read


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

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Dec 20, 20231 min read


It's not just a headache
It is a common misconception that migraines are just headaches. This is far from the truth. Migraines can be disabling and can present...

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Oct 1, 20234 min read


Colonoscopy 101
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...

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Aug 8, 20232 min read


Things to do whilst recovering from surgery
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...

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May 5, 20231 min read


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...

It’s Complicated
Dec 28, 20223 min read


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

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Dec 19, 20223 min read


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
Dec 5, 20221 min read
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