Understanding IBD

I lived with Ulcerative Colitis for many years. In the end my ulcerative colitis treatment didn’t help and my disease got worse. After risk factors for colon cancer started to change I had to have surgery. 16 years after my surgery for a J-Pouch I am married with children. Unfortunately my eldest daughter has been […]

A lot of doctor’s appointments do not go badly because of the doctor. They can go badly because people walk in unprepared, then walk out feeling flustered, overwhelmed, or unsure of what was actually said. If you have ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling rushed, confused, or unclear on what happens next, you are definitely

If you are taking steroids for ulcerative colitis, or you have just been prescribed your first course, one of the biggest questions on your mind might be this: Are steroids worth it for UC? For me, the honest answer is yes — up to a point. But they also came with side effects, and over time

Being diagnosed with a Chronic illness like Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease can be just as difficult mentally as it can be physically. In the below video I talk about how I reacted to hearing the news I had a life long illness for which there was no cure, how those emotions changed over time,

If you have had a bad time with your IBD, this blog might make you feel better. Maybe you’ve had a really bad day, or maybe something really embarrassing has happened. Or maybe things just haven’t gone your way. You’re not alone. To show you’re not alone, In this blog post I’m going to list

I had an experience this week that I’ve actually had several times over the years — and every time it happens, I never quite know whether to speak up or just let it slide. If you’ve experienced something similar, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Maybe it bugs you too, or maybe

When you’re recovering from bowel surgery, confidence isn’t just about healing — it’s about knowing you can get to a toilet when you need to. For anyone living with Ulcerative Colitis, a J-pouch, or other bowel conditions, the RADAR Keycan be one of the simplest but most empowering tools you’ll ever own. 🧩 What Is

You feel like you’re doing everything right. You’ve cut out the trigger foods. You’re sticking to your diet. You’re taking your medications exactly as prescribed. And yet…the flare-ups keep coming. Sometimes they even seem to be getting worse. It’s frustrating — and exhausting. Most of us are told to keep focusing on what’s on our

If you’ve got some of the symptoms I’m about to describe, don’t brush them off. They could be early warning signs of ulcerative colitis symptoms — and this condition can be far more serious than many people first realise. Ulcerative colitis (UC) doesn’t just affect your gut. The symptoms of UC can turn your whole world upside