Down with the Sickness

the truth about chronic illness

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  • AboutWho am I?  That’s a very good question. So who am I – really?  That’s a remarkably good question – and one I have only just been able to answer myself. I am a daughter, a sister, a friend and a foe.  I am a lover, a fiancè, a home owner and a mortgage holder.  I am an employee, a manager, a marketer and a graphic artist.  I am a gothic, a groupie and occasionally a weirdo.  I am a writer, a reader and my own worst critic.  I am also chronically ill.  I have Ileocolic, stricturing Crohns disease. I was diagnosed with Crohns Disease on the 28th of April 2010 – after a long struggle with bowl obstructions and a history with the disease dating back up to 20 years. Since my dignosis I am desperatly trying to find balance between all these different aspects of me. My history with the disease As I mentioned above – I have only relatively recently found out the name for the sickness which has been my silent companion for many years.  Doctors now believe that I have had the disease since about the age of 7 – when large ulcers started to…
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29Jan 2012

Clotting Factor

By Amanda 29 Jan 2012 0 Health, Treatments asprin, blood tests, change, chronic illness, Crohns Disease Permalink 0

It's been another long gap between posts.  I've had a string of big days at my Full Time Job.  It frustrates me because - they work me until I'm sick but are still not even close to considering hiring a new body.  Facts are - there is way too much work for me alone, being ...

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29Dec 2011

Long in the tooth…

By Amanda 29 Dec 2011 0 Health, Treatments ALP, Amoxicillin forte, antibiotics, blood tests, bowel Permalink 0

My health spiral can be tracked back to the wisdom tooth I had extracted on the 2nd of November this year. I knew it had the potential to throw things even more out of wack than what they were, but I was fast running out of options. I had been having a debate with my ...

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15Jan 2011

Afraid to eat

By Amanda 15 Jan 2011 0 Health, Life afraid to eat, blood tests, chronic illness, Chronically low iron, Crohns Permalink 0

Well, I am sad to start off by saying that a friend of mine, who has had ongoing health problems, is one step closer to a diagnosis.  None of the options are good – and one just happens to be Crohn’s Disease.  Some good comes out of knowing what you have – but the fact ...

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25Nov 2010

My ‘almost’ remission.

By Amanda 25 Nov 2010 0 Health, Treatments abdominal problems, anti-inflammatories, appetite, Azathioprine, blood tests Permalink 0

Hears to my ‘almost’ remission, hears to the end of the year of hell, and hears to me… doing whats right, not because its easy or enjoyable. But because its right and because I want to feel as well as I can – for as long as I can

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13Oct 2010

I’m kinda… sorta… maybe… possibly…. Okay?

By Amanda 13 Oct 2010 0 Health, Life blood tests, Crohns, Crohns Disease, immune system, immunosuppressed Permalink 0

Maybe I will be okay? Maybe I can live with Crohns Disease.

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This weeks antidote from @dark_fluid_espresso #g This weeks antidote from @dark_fluid_espresso 

#gceats #foodporn #gccafe #robina
Really not sure how you could call this work, but Really not sure how you could call this work, but ok…?

*big thank you to my helper @stockerraahauge - I’d still be setting up the mannequin without you 🥰

#ses #rescue #firefighting #rcr #coffsharbour
@billycorgan - such a sweet talker. #theworldisav @billycorgan - such a sweet talker.

#theworldisavampire #livemusic #smashingpumpkins
Tequila and trucker caps. @smashingpumpkins #th Tequila and trucker caps.

@smashingpumpkins 

#theworldisavampire #livemusic #verygc
Posing up a storm… The new benchtops are in. Th Posing up a storm…

The new benchtops are in. They are 20mm @caesarstoneau in Oyster.

#catsofinstagram #caesarstone #polishingtheturd #renovation #benchtop
Is that a cat in your kitchen cupboard… or are y Is that a cat in your kitchen cupboard… or are you just happy to see me?

#catsofinstagram #instacat #polishingtheturd #renovation #renovationlife
😁 * I know you can see our shitshow of mid ren 😁

* I know you can see our shitshow of mid renovation trash we have no idea what to do with in this photo… but it was way to cute not to post…

#renovate #dogsofinstagram #australiancattledog #happysaturday
🐍 #snakeskin #billinishoes 🐍 
#snakeskin #billinishoes
Read it and weep, people. #staroftheweek Read it and weep, people.

#staroftheweek
On this episode of #polishingtheturd we’re primi On this episode of #polishingtheturd we’re priming our retaining wall in preparation for @duluxaus Texture Paint Medium in Hammer Grey. Because I threw out all our painting gear in a fit of rage when we painted the house in 2016, everything you see is new from @bunnings including the paint. Painting is expensive….
Part of #PolishingTheTurd is changing light fixtur Part of #PolishingTheTurd is changing light fixtures which have been an eyesore since we moved in. We also pick the #PendantLights for our kitchen #Renovation - big thanks to Tony from @beaconlighting in Southport for the help and amazing service.
We’re #PolishingTheTurd by renovating our tiny h We’re #PolishingTheTurd by renovating our tiny house in Nerang during 2023. Today we’re having a look at #EkoDeck a composite decking product recommended by our builder available from #BunningsWarehouse
Gong Xi Fa Cai. May great wealth and affluence be Gong Xi Fa Cai. May great wealth and affluence be with you (and us) in this, the year of the Rabbit when we embark on the very different adventure of #PolishingTheTurd 

Obviously we’re not in Tokyo right now, this is a #throwback to 2017 at a Rabbit Cafe in Japan.

#gongxifacai #yearoftherabbit #japan #rabbitcafe
NYD done our way. #nyd #bacon NYD done our way. 

#nyd #bacon
From our crazy family to yours, Happy New Year. # From our crazy family to yours, Happy New Year.

#nye #newyear #sayitwithasparkler
#FestiveAF Candy Cane Iced Mocca featuring @killer #FestiveAF Candy Cane Iced Mocca featuring @killercoffeeco
#festiveaf @t2tea filled Christmas Baubles #festiveaf @t2tea filled Christmas Baubles
#festiveaf Fillable Christmas Baubles. Link to bau #festiveaf Fillable Christmas Baubles. Link to baubles in my bio.
Join me this year on my personal mission to get #f Join me this year on my personal mission to get #festiveaf

#xmas #xmas2022 #xmastree
Not bad for 40…? In the @vineapparel genius dre Not bad for 40…?

In the @vineapparel genius dress.

#naughty40 #emporiumbrisbane #vineapparel
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