The tables are turned in this episode! Now Rachel interviews Nigel about his life-changing bowel surgery in 2010. Fifteen years on, Nigel reflects on the symptoms that led to his Crohn's surgery, the emotional and practical preparations, and the highs and lows of recovery - including living with a temporary stoma and navigating postoperative ileus. With his trademark candid storytelling and humour, Nigel shares how planning, shared decision-making and trust in his healthcare team helped...
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The tables are turned in this episode! Now Rachel interviews Nigel about his life-changing bowel surgery in 2010. Fifteen years on, Nigel reflects on the symptoms that led to his Crohn's surgery, the emotional and practical preparations, and the highs and lows of recovery - including living with a temporary stoma and navigating postoperative ileus. With his trademark candid storytelling and humour, Nigel shares how planning, shared decision-making and trust in his healthcare team helped...
#2 How Do You Like Your IBD Medication Served... Oral, IV or Injection?
Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)
25 minutes
8 months ago
#2 How Do You Like Your IBD Medication Served... Oral, IV or Injection?
Welcome to Episode 2 in our 8-part podcast series on living with inflammatory bowel disease. We’re talking how we take medication in this episode: IV infusions, self-injectables (sub-cut) and oral tablets. What are the pros and cons of each method and how do anxiety, disease state and other factors influence patient decisions on how to receive medication? And why might oral medication not necessarily be the choice of patients even though it’s undoubtedly convenient? ...
Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)
The tables are turned in this episode! Now Rachel interviews Nigel about his life-changing bowel surgery in 2010. Fifteen years on, Nigel reflects on the symptoms that led to his Crohn's surgery, the emotional and practical preparations, and the highs and lows of recovery - including living with a temporary stoma and navigating postoperative ileus. With his trademark candid storytelling and humour, Nigel shares how planning, shared decision-making and trust in his healthcare team helped...
