This week I want to talk about what life is like with a j-pouch. I have enlisted the help of other people living with a j-pouch to tell me of their experiences. I had 72 who participated in my j-pouch survey. Instead of boring all of you with a detailed report, I’m just going to post a link to…
Hello IBD fighters! I need your help. It has come to my attention that health insurance has become a stumbling block for patients in need of treatments. Dr. Peter Higgins (@ibddoctor on Twitter) and I have joined forces to create a poll in hopes of helping future patients navigate the health care system. We hope that this research will…
“Sorry guys! I can’t tonight.” You hit send and your heart drops down somewhere near your navel. Despite the fact that it’s the truth, that shadow of guilt looms overhead. It taunts you. They’ll never understand. Things will never be the same again and all you’re going to do from here on out is disappoint people. At least…
I’ve never written a blog post before but when Colitis Ninja asked me to write about the charity I volunteer for I couldn’t resist. I am the Internal Pouch Co-ordinator for IA – the ileostomy & internal pouch support group which is the national charity for those with ileostomies and pouches in Great Britain and Ireland. Our primary aim…
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