Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)
Two long-term IBD patients, Rachel and Nigel, share their experiences and perspectives on living with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
Podcasting since 2025 • 28 episodes
Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)
Latest Episodes
#27 Understanding colorectal cancer risk in IBD - with Professor James East
The fear of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) when living with inflammatory bowel disease can weigh heavily on our minds as patients.So Nigel and I resolved to get an expert guest on the podcast who could talk us (and our patient listen...
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#26 IBD flares and diet - What does the new PREdiCCT study tell us?
Welcome to Episode 26 of Wrestling the Octopus IBD!After 10 years studying IBD patients in remission, the first results from the PREdiCCt study have now been published - and it's essential reading: https://gut.bmj.com/content/early/2026/...
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#25 Medical cannabis use in IBD - with Dr Jami Kinnucan from Mayo Clinic, Florida
We've seen a shift in mood around conversations on medical cannabis in inflammatory bowel disease.While it's most definitely an area that needs tightly controlled monitoring and evidence-based advice, there's a thaw in the discuss...
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#24 An introduction to IBD surgery - with consultant colorectal surgeon, Raj Mankotia
In this episode of Wrestling the Octopus IBD, Nigel and Rachel talk with Mr Raj Mankotia, Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, to demystify the world of IBD-related surgery...
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#23 Intestinal ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - with Dr Gauraang Bhatnagar and Dr William Blad
In episode 23 of Wrestling the Octopus IBD, Nigel and I welcome consultant radiologist, Dr Gauraang Bhatnagar (Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust) and consultant gastroenterologist, Dr Will Blad (Barts Health Foundation Trust) to our podcast t...
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