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…
There are approximately 5 million people worldwide who suffer from Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Every day one of those people is being hospitalized for countless reasons. It could be an infection, severe anemia, Toxic Megacolon, strictures, blockages, or even dehydration. Many of my friends are suffering right now. Doctors are scratching their heads and throwing expensive medications at…
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…
E-mail : colitisninja@gmail.com