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A different version of me: Why I stepped back and how I’m moving forward

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Holistic, complementary, and alternative medicine – what’s the difference?

20th Jul 202320th Jul 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Know your rights | GP practices

14th Feb 202318th Mar 2024 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Preparing to present at A&E

4th Jan 202218th Mar 2024 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

HealthCARE anxiety

2nd Nov 202127th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Should we be talking surgery earlier?

26th Oct 202127th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

IBD diagnostics and examinations can be really disruptive

31st Jul 202027th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Waiting: A Symptom of IBD?

14th Apr 202027th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

When GPs get it wrong

29th Jan 202027th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Is it all in my head?

30th Jul 201927th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

My stoma favourites – Adhesive remover & barrier wipes

5th Jun 201927th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Contributing to improving care for IBD patients

14th Sep 201828th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

The emotional impact of surgery

14th May 20183rd Feb 2026 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Can you have Crohn's Disease AND Ulcerative Colitis in one patient? The facts

13th May 20183rd Feb 2026 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Self-care series | Learn about your disease and where to look for information

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If you start reading my post and it doesn’t resonate with you, it’s not for you. And that’s OK! It’s not all about you… THANK YOU so much to everyone who has sent images or requested the information. We've had lots already and have many more on the way, so I'll be turning the comments off now. I think we have plenty to be getting on with 🥰 Activation warning ⚠️ Part 2: Morphine #overdose in-patient experience. Activation warning: In-patient traumatic experience #IBD and food fear: What the latest research tells us https://advocatinghealth.com/2026/02/26/ibd-and-food-fear-latest-research/ One of the first questions I had after my #stoma surgery was whether I'd ever be able to lie on my front again. It shouldn't need saying 🙄 The clinical notes usually tell one story, but they often leave out the mental weight of living with a #ChronicIllness. Why would she post that?!! 😳 A diagnosis changes so much more than just your medical records. It often shifts your entire identity, and it is completely valid to mourn the life you thought you would have. It's #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth, and I'm talking about the frustrating diagnostic loop that so many of us find ourselves stuck in. When you live with #ChronicPain in the pelvic or abdominal area, getting a clear diagnosis often feels like a game of ping-pong between specialists. A memory popped into my head yesterday, that made me feel really icky.
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