Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)
Claim This Podcastby Rachel (@bottomlineibd) and Nigel (@crohnoid)
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<p>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).</p>
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Publishing Since
2/18/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 14, 2026
#36 Living With IBD: Real Patient Stories, Procedures, Prep & The Future of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care
Send us Fan Mail In this candid episode of Wrestling the Octopus: The IBD Patient Podcast, Rachel and Nigel dive deep into the lived reality of IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) - from emergency symptoms to complex procedures, new medications, bowel prep dilemmas and the importance of patient‑centred care. Nigel’s Recent Medical Rollercoaster Nigel recounts a frightening episode of passing blood while urinating - which led to A&E, scans, and ultimately a cystoscopy. He also disc...
May 19, 2026
#35 World IBD Day 2026 - Reflecting on Our Efforts in IBD Patient Education
Send us Fan Mail In honour of World IBD Day 2026, Nigel has curated his "best bits" from our Wrestling the Octopus: The IBD Patient Podcast over the last 12 months. If you're living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis - or caring for those who do - this is a chance to catch up on some clips from our previous episodes - including surgery, living with a stoma, colorectal cancer risk in inflammatory bowel disease, blood clots, and more besides. Follow Rachel at @bottomlineibd Follow Nigel...
May 10, 2026
#33 Rachel talks candidly about the return of IBD symptoms after years of drug-free remission
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 33 of Wrestling the Octopus IBD, Rachel chats with Nigel about her feelings on getting inflammatory bowel disease symptoms after 15 years of Crohn's remission - the last five years being without drugs. Follow Rachel at @bottomlineibd Follow Nigel at @crohnoid
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Dr Gauraang Bhatnagar
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Dr William Blad
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Nigel
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Rachel
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Olie Bosley
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Dr Gita Robson
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- What is Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)?
<p>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).</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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