My year in France with Crohn's disease

If Crohn's disease is wrecking your life, is it sensible to 'up sticks' and move abroad for a year? Will the disease stay at home? Or will it be confused by the different language and change of diet? I decided to find out...

Wednesday, 29 April 2009

The rhythm of life

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The last month has provoked a lot of thought. Family history and Becky’s studies have given us a strong attachment to this part of France, b...
Saturday, 18 April 2009

Voyage into the unknown

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It is not just me who has family links to Basse-Normandie, my partner Becky has history here too. Like my father, Becky’s dad landed in Norm...
Sunday, 12 April 2009

Memories of the debarquement

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When we came to Normandy I was aware that I had family connections to the region, but the last week has brought this history home to me. My ...
Sunday, 22 March 2009

The first days of spring

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Spring has arrived in Normandy. A week of sunshine was the prelude to the first asparagus of the year at Friday’s market. We had a friend vi...
Thursday, 5 March 2009

A new prescription

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I’ve probably mentioned this before, but I am really impressed with primary care here in France and the outcome of having “too many” doctors...
Saturday, 28 February 2009

The unblocking of sinks

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Yesterday I finally plucked up courage and unblocked the sink in the bathroom. The years of accumulated hair, soap and gunk was quite disgus...
Monday, 23 February 2009

Message received

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I’ve been in France since last July and had by second attack of severe pain and vomiting on Friday. So that’s two attacks in nearly eight mo...
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