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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...

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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...

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Dec 5, 20221 min read


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...

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Sep 30, 20222 min read


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...

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Sep 30, 20222 min read


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...

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Jul 11, 20223 min read


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...

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Jun 27, 20223 min read


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...

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Jun 25, 20224 min read


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...

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Jun 11, 20221 min read


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...

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May 18, 20222 min read


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...

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Apr 11, 20222 min read


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...

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Mar 14, 20223 min read


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...

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Feb 21, 20222 min read


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...

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Feb 14, 20222 min read


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...

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Jan 24, 20221 min read


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,...

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Jan 20, 20222 min read


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...

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Jan 17, 20222 min read


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,...

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Jan 13, 20222 min read


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...

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Jan 10, 20222 min read
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