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Chronically undefinable
In a recent LinkedIn post, someone mentioned the beauty of being 'undefinable', and I think that's a great way of explaining the content...
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It’s Complicated
May 72 min read
Pre surgery diet
Before surgery/procedure the hospital usually requires you to change your diet. This may not apply to all surgeries but it does apply to...
It’s Complicated
May 13 min read
A quick guide to having surgery
So you received the call with a surgery date, now what? I tend to panic and feel overwhelmed at first because now it's all real. So much...
It’s Complicated
Apr 83 min read
Supplements
THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSULT A DOCTOR IF YOU WANT TO START A NEW SUPPLEMENT. THIS IS JUST MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND WHAT...
It’s Complicated
Feb 282 min read
What to expect after pelvic floor botox
Last Tuesday I had pelvic floor Botox for the 3rd time. It is due every 6 months, however I was missed off of the list last year so there...
It’s Complicated
Feb 153 min read
Occupational health
When you start a job you are required to fill in a occupational health form. The form is quite basic just to check if you require an...
It’s Complicated
Feb 132 min read
Tips for surviving corporate with chronic illnesses
I started my big girl corporate job back in November 2022 and it wasn't easy. My role is home based, and in the beginning I only went...
It’s Complicated
Jan 242 min read
IV Vitamin C infusions for EBV
THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSULT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL IF YOU THINK VITAMIN C THERAPY WOULD WORK FOR YOU. Quick overview of...
It’s Complicated
Dec 20, 20231 min read
The Social model of disability
What is disability? ‘You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and...
It’s Complicated
Oct 1, 20234 min read
It's not just a headache
It is a common misconception that migraines are just headaches. This is far from the truth. Migraines can be disabling and can present...
It’s Complicated
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Colonoscopy 101
I had my first colonoscopy in February and the prep was worse than the actual procedure. Let be honest, emptying your bowels like that is...
It’s Complicated
May 5, 20231 min read
Things to do whilst recovering from surgery
Let's face it, sitting around in pain, not being able to do much can get boring. Recovering from surgery sitting around vs every day...
It’s Complicated
Dec 28, 20223 min read
It doesn't work for everyone !
Diets seem to be popular these days, and it's very ridiculous. Everyone wants to follow the latest new diet, because if it works for a...
It’s Complicated
Dec 19, 20223 min read
Another world
I was reflecting recently on life, this blog, Instagram + the community, the charities I work with, the people I've met, countless...
It’s Complicated
Dec 5, 20221 min read
Vocal cord dysfunction
THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE VCD, PLEASE CONSULT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Vocal cord dysfunction occurs when the...
It’s Complicated
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Why any kind of regular movement is necessary for chronic illness
It’s no secret that exercise is not our best friend. Due to pain, and a multitude of other problems, exercise can be difficult and may...
It’s Complicated
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Advocating for your care - Q’s to ask your doctor
Any doctors appointment, with a new doctor or an old one, can be quite daunting. As someone with multiple chronic illnesses, I see many...
It’s Complicated
Jul 11, 20223 min read
Having a lap for endometriosis : My experience
Finally, after 3 months and 2 cancellations, I had my 1st laparoscopy for Endometriosis! I say 1st because another surgeon will be doing...
It’s Complicated
Jun 27, 20223 min read
The no go zone
Being chronically ill and South Asian brings its fair share of comments because it is taboo to discuss your illnesses, to have medical...
It’s Complicated
Jun 25, 20224 min read
How my ‘day in the life’ has changed over the last 3 years
Having a set routine has always been very important to me, for different reasons. I like the consistency, doing things that make me...
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