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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22Apr 2012

Happy second anniversary

By Amanda 22 Apr 2012 0 Health, Work chest infection, Crohns, flu, medication, sick Permalink 0

As the post name suggests - yesterday I started my third year as a diagnosed Crohn's patient. How  do I feel?  Alright - get ready.... I feel shit.  Yes, honestly, really shit.  But not so much because of the Crohn's thing.  You see, right after my review last Thursday, I picked up a case of the flu ...

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16Apr 2012

Crohn’s… meet sledge hammer

By Amanda 16 Apr 2012 0 Health, Treatments Abdominal MRI, agressive, biological treatments, Crohn's Treatment, Crohns Permalink 0

Just when you walk into a review thinking you know what your doctor is going to say.... I think it's one of the things I hate the most about this disease - how unpredictable it is, well that, and how fast things change. Let me take you back one year.... I was told I was mostly ...

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28Dec 2011

The nightmare after Christmas

By Amanda 28 Dec 2011 0 Life Budesonide, Christmas, chronically ill, cold, Entocort Permalink 0

I woke up last night from a nightmare in a cold sweat.  In my nightmare I had either forgot to take my medication, or I had taken the wrong medication.  Only someone who has continuing health problems has nightmares like that... I swear. I am meant to be back at work today (just my design job) ...

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22Sep 2011

The day the snow came to Queenstown

By Amanda 22 Sep 2011 0 Life, Travel flu, Holidays, ice, Pharmaceuticals, procrastination Permalink 0

My creativity has left the building!  With two new branding briefs sitting on my desk the best I can manage at the moment is doodling - not particularly helpful.  So I thought I would procrastinate and tell you another story - this one isn't about me. After a few relaxing days (where I also caught the ...

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06Sep 2011

Welcome home….

By Amanda 06 Sep 2011 0 Life Chronic Illnes, Crohns, Crohns Disease, flu, home sick Permalink 0

Its 11 days since we arrived back in Australia.  11 very long, hard days.  I expect people to read this critically – again who could possibly want to live somewhere other than “the lucky county”? Monday the 29th of August was my first day back at work… I tried to be positive.  I got up and ...

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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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