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- Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:48 pm
- Forum: general bowel discussions
- Topic: hello
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5836
Re: hello
Hey Annie, I'm glad you're not experiencing any major ileostomy problems, though I can see how the leaking through the filter would be rather off-putting. It's not a Sensura-Mio by any chance..? Glad you've raised it with the manufacturer. That your surgeon thinks a reversal could be possible is gre...
- Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:50 am
- Forum: general bowel discussions
- Topic: talking poo & constipation...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3477
Re: talking poo & constipation...
Unlike Lily, I would say yes I do find it difficult! Thankfully over the years I've learned to care a little less, be a little less shy and embarrassed; sometimes you need to talk about it more, learn to laugh about it, to dispel some of the fear and stigma associated with talking about such topics....
- Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:46 am
- Forum: general bowel discussions
- Topic: hello
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5836
Re: hello
Hey Annie30, Great idea for the separate forum area. Sounds like quite an ordeal you went through, and a shock to the system to have a stoma. I also have an ileostomy (also since last year), not likely to be reversed. I started a blog to keep me feeling busy and useful during the time off, a bit on ...
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:23 am
- Forum: mental well-being
- Topic: Accepting Medication & Respecting Anxiety
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6853
Accepting Medication & Respecting Anxiety
Morning everyone, I was just wondering what experiences anyone has regarding medication for your anxiety - Do you take it, do you find it helps, are you embarrassed or ashamed to admit to taking it, how does it make you feel to be on it? I there's a tendency for medications to be given without the c...
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:17 am
- Forum: general discussions
- Topic: womens prison suicide death rate soars
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6480
Re: womens prison suicide death rate soars
I think it's sad to read but not too surprising that the situation continues to get worse. With budget and funding cuts, there's not enough staff or support for a lot of the complex needs in prison populations, for men or women. I think there's less press on women's prisons in general so less attent...
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:15 am
- Forum: mental well-being
- Topic: CBD fixed my anxiety
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4439
Re: CBD fixed my anxiety
There's quite a lot of debate over CBD and legalisation issues etc. It's not something I've ever tried, and I'd be quite weary of trying it until there's some proper research done on its effects, both short term and long term. I'm glad that you have found something that has been helpful to you thoug...
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:46 am
- Forum: general women's health
- Topic: dry back passage
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2718
Re: dry back passage
Sorry this is a little late, I've just come on to this forum to take a look. You're right, there's not much said about this issue at all. You say there's pain when passing stools, but am I right in thinking you're not actually constipated? Dryness could lack of mucus perhaps, or irritation maybe cau...
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:40 am
- Forum: gynaecology
- Topic: Experience Of Male Gynaecologists?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2743
Experience Of Male Gynaecologists?
Morning all, I thought I'd just put this out there and see what experience others have had when it comes to gynaecologists. Everyone knows it can be so difficult to get the referral you need, and then there's usually a lengthy wait to see someone, so you can't get any say in who you see on the NHS. ...
- Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:48 am
- Forum: general discussion around scars & wounds
- Topic: Psychological Impact of Scarring
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4182
Re: Psychological Impact of Scarring
Hi Joh, I just wanted to let you know you're not alone in how you're feeling. I find there's a lot of pressure to be like this warrior person, someone who can say they're proud and stronger for their experiences, scars included. But it's difficult. Not everyone has the same frame of mind or personal...
- Wed Oct 12, 2016 6:43 pm
- Forum: general discussions
- Topic: stigma
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8107
Re: stigma
I learned what FOMO meant from elsewhere too (makes me feel old, not knowing the lingo!)