Update – July 2014
This is a post about my health (be warned, it’s a long one, I’ve tried to trim it down as much as I can) (it’s also a bit graphic, so perhaps don’t read this before/while eating). For better explanations of…
This is a post about my health (be warned, it’s a long one, I’ve tried to trim it down as much as I can) (it’s also a bit graphic, so perhaps don’t read this before/while eating). For better explanations of…
We’ve all heard of cancer; the dreaded “C”. While there is still much to learn about cancer, and many lives lost to or affected by it, there are lots of charities to support these people and their families and a…
Recently, my health has deteriorated again. Last year was a fantastic year despite my health and, though I was poorly, I was relatively stable in some aspects. I pushed myself harder than I thought possible to sit up, building up…
Today is rare disease day. I have a few rare diseases, so jeans for genes day is very important. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, though the hypermobility type is becoming more common, is considered a rare disease with a prevalence of 1 in…
Christmas is a lovely time of year. I know not everyone enjoys it, and we all feel the pinch after buying presents; but I quite like it. Not because I get presents, not because of the food (especially since I…
A few weeks ago I was rushed to hospital with another bowel obstruction. I have them frequently, but most resolve themselves. This one however, didn't. Fifty four hours it took before a surgeon managed to pass a catheter through my…