Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford | Patient Advocacy

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Tag: jpouch

19th Mar 201824th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Why you SHOULD love the skin you're in

29th Jun 201724th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Hello again square one. I've been expecting you!

15th Mar 20173rd Feb 2026 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Managing IBD | A balanced guide to Inflammatory Bowel Disease book review

18th Jan 201728th Jan 2026 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Foods to combat fatigue | Desperate times – desperate measures

16th Jan 201724th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Dear Aloe Vera rep | open letter to those targeting Crohn's & Colitis sufferers

1st Jun 201613th Mar 2024 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Life in remission with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

1st Dec 201524th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

My Ulcerative Colitis diagnosis

10th Oct 2015 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

ITV | Pride of Britain East Midlands Nominees – Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

18th May 20153rd Feb 2026 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Has having IBD changed your eating habits?

17th May 20153rd Feb 2026 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Has your outlook on life /priorities changed since being diagnosed with IBD?

15th May 20153rd Feb 2026 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Do you feel you get enough support from your healthcare team?

14th May 201524th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Has IBD affected your relationship with friends and family?

19th Apr 201524th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Poem | A battle called ibd

18th Mar 201524th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

So I just keep going, the scenery never changing.

18th Mar 201524th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Just complaining about IBD, my Jpouch, and everything else

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I've started a new little project, and I'm excited to share it with you! It is called IBD Science for Patients. July is #DisabilityPrideMonth, and it got me thinking about how we define that word. For a long time, I didn't think it applied to me, even while managing #InflammatoryBowelDisease and living with an #ostomy bag. When your illness is mostly hidden behind closed doors, it is so easy to downplay your own reality! Ever since I became active in the online #IBD community back in 2014, I’ve regularly struggled with seeing people I care about going through sh*t, and feeling like there was absolutely nothing I could do or say to fix it. Make up people! I really need some tips and tricks because I've honestly no idea what I'm doing. I'm frustrated with my uneven skintone. I know I can't just stick a foundation on because my face will look flat. I have consulted with AI, done some colour matching etc. and this is what I'm working with. I don't want to do full on contour, but I want to add some dimension back after putting foundation on, hence the fenty beauty contour stick. I have no idea where to position products, and also no idea how to apply or blend them 🙈 I remember, many years ago when I did wear makeup, that powder highlighted my peach fuzz. I also don't want that to happen... ☀️ Staying hydrated is really important, regardless of whether you’re a “healthy person” or a person living with health issues. 💧Dehydration can cause things like confusion, tiredness, muscle cramps, and headache, so it’s not a pleasant experience. If it gets severe, hospital admission may even be required. Be selective in friendship. Because in adulthood, friendship is no longer small talk and plans. The brightest gabapentin I ever did see 👀 🧡 Have you ever had to completely reinvent how you show up for yourself? 💕✨ The small bowel contrast MRI results are in... Video is 1.6X speed because I felt I needed to add a bit of context about my history with #InflammatoryBowelDisease, #UlcerativeColitis! If you're willing to receive the #reiki energy, all you need to do is consent ✨️ The intention or a nod is enough ⚘️ I was reading @journalingibd’s most recent post about how we’re not our thoughts, and I just wanted to hop in and agree! I’m very aware that a few years ago, I’d never have imagined writing such words – particularly the end! Peace and love, man ☮️ Would you be interested in helping me with a #Reiki experiment?✨
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