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Living With Sudden Onset Urinary Tract Infections
After 6 months UTI-free, Lynne Richardson recently suffered from a sudden onset UTI which ruined a day out with her friend. Here she shares her frustration…
Read MoreWhat’s Life Like For A Mum of A Child With A Chronic Illness
Ileostomate, Jennifer, interviews her mum about what it’s like having a daughter with Crohn’s disease and an ileostomy. Read a mum’s perspective on diagnosis, surgery and more…
Read MoreTips For Managing At University Whilst Chronically Ill
In this blog, Jen shares her tried and tested tips for making the most of university whilst chronically ill.
Read MoreTips For Preparing For An Appointment With Your Consultant
Ostomate Rakhee Patel shares her top tips for making the most out of your allotted time slot with your hospital specialist.
Read More7 Really Helpful Ways To Help A Family With Someone In Hospital
When a loved one is unwell it’s easy to feel helpless. Here’s Rakhee Patel’s list of 7 ways to help an ill person and their family through the trials and tribulations of hospitalisation...
Read MoreMy Experiences With Fertility After Treatment For Crohn’s
Jen discuss her experiences with fertility after having a variety of different biological treatments for Crohn’s plus, most recently, a total colectomy and proctectomy.
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