I can honestly say this is the most painful illness I've ever had and depending on what sources you read, it could last anything from 2-5 weeks, or longer in cases with complications. Just a quick google of the symptoms gives you some idea of how bad the pain can be... it's one the biggest causes of pain related suicide, and I can understand why. It's relentless, with no … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2019
Itchy palms, little blisters
It's National Eczema Awareness week (14-22 September 2019) so I had lots of skin and eczema related posts planned for you, as well as an update of my TSW journey. These may be a little delayed as I've just been diagnosed with shingles yesterday, which has knocked me for six. So I might give you some insight into the joys and lows of that! But I wanted to talk about these … [Read more...]
This has got to stop!
And it has to stop now! How are we still hearing about deaths from allergies when all the right questions have been asked, yet still people are served foods that contain the very allergen they've specifically informed staff they're allergic to? If you work in a restaurant and you get asked about the presence of allergens, please only answer if you 100% know the answer. Don't … [Read more...]
Podcasts, Pret and spit!
This is probably my most exciting news to date; I am simply beyond excited about the new Allergy Today podcast that has just launched and so proud to be involved in setting it up. The Allergy Today Podcast aims to normalise allergies, asthma, eczema and everything in between and provide a place for discussion and learning in a friendly, fun and bold way. The hosts are … [Read more...]