WHAT'S BEEN GOING ON... LIFE/HEALTH UPDATE | 2021

[@jadehoward8835]

I love your humility, honesty and strength. Social media is full of fake lives, perfect pictures and bullshit. It’s refreshing to meet someone so humble, honest and genuine. I hope your health gets better. Surround yourself with people that deserve to be in your life and people who don’t drain you.

[@anaguerra663]

I can't explain why, but today I thought so much about you and I decided to search you here. I never thought you were dealing with these health issues..thank you so much for sharing this with us, women should support other women, and educate ourselves especially when it relates with health. I have been having problems with my utherus and bladder and have dealt with surgery and pain and doctors saying that it was all in my head. My life has changed..I lost quality of life because I need to pee all the time..I accepted..and some times I joke about it...but this..I never heard about it..and if your friends didn't support you when you most needed..who needs friends like that? Thank you so much Elle..you did a public service..chin up..I wish you well..😚🙏

[@bunnyhoney9072]

You’re welcome as I have said before you’re a breath of fresh air in this online community. So genuine and full of courage and strength. You deserve all the happiness and success that WILL come your way!🙌🏻⭐️

[@sarahralph-neil7137]

It sounds like you've had an awful time Elle. I have suffered health issues in my life, so I can totally understand hitting that low point & the frustration of it all. I'm sorry your friends let you down & weren't there when you needed them the most but you always find out who your true friends are with things like this. The fact you are speaking about this is amazing & so important, it shows that everyone can be dealing with things we have no idea about behind all the lovely posts/vlogs you share. Sending you love, keep fighting girl & stuff the haters, they know nothing and never will(and karma's a b**Ch😏) xx💗

[@phoebetee1096]

Oh Elle, so sorry you've been going through something so stressful and so upsetting but the way you're speaking on it and educating people and helping so many is just wonderful. You're an absolute diamond and please remember to be kind to yourself xxx

[@harrietpatchett1561]

Well done for speaking out, no doubt helping so many people! Be gentle with yourself x

[@kingcrimson1204]

I've watched your channel for years and realised the other day that I hadn't seen your videos pop up... So I searched your channel and caught up. I never really watch health update videos... It feels too voyeuristic or something, but I'm so glad you've made this video and I watched it! You just never know what's going on in someone else's life ❤️ It sucks you have to go through this. Just upload videos when you make them ☺️ ignore the trolls and concentrate on your health 👍

[@hadassah6085]

Sorry you’ve been through something so shocking and stressful ❤️ thank you for speaking up ❤️ sorry about the trolls. They are sadistic and get an ego trip when they put people down, below them :( Bless your enemies and keep being the light you are ❤️

[@TheElleNextDoor]

Thank you so much Dee x

[@Munstergal82]

I self catherise 24/7 since i was a child due to spina bifida and I used to be so embarrassed when I was younger. But now I don't care my husband doesn't but it's such a taboo subject thank you for normalizing it xxx

[@samanthabick3759]

Hi Elle this video is just so perfect it’s your account and that’s all that matters. I’m so pleased to hear things are getting a bit easier from a fellow s/cath to another it’s ok the worse things are the urine infections! Keep going keep strong because you’re brilliant and lovely and amazing that you have even shared all this with what you’ve had to go through 🤗💕🌸

[@TheElleNextDoor]

Thank you so much for this Samantha! So sorry to hear you’re a fellow cather. Couldn’t agree more with the infections… I’ve been relatively lucky so far but it’s my biggest worry xx

[@samanthabick3759]

If the infections become to frequent ask for some Hiprex is sort of antibiotic almost a preventative I have it works very well better than cranberry and D-Manose 💗🥰

[@fayadams5767]

I hope you realise how proud we are of you. Not an easy subject to talk about but I know how many people you’ve helped by talking about this xx

[@TheElleNextDoor]

Love you so much ❤️

[@Ni_kki__]

You are so strong elle and I am so proud of how you are dealing with this!Thanku for sharing what’s going on that must have been very hard! ♥️

[@TheElleNextDoor]

Thank you so much Nikki! Cx

[@carolinerobinson7238]

I’m fairly new to following you on Instagram and confess this is an area that I knew very little about. Thank you for educating me on self catheterisation and the problems you and others are facing. I think you are amazing for talking about your experiences and for helping to normalise catheterisation. Look after yourself. Xx

[@michellegrady378]

Long time watcher 👋 this has brought back some horrible memories but also strangly comforting to hear what you have been going through. I hope you are doing well x I developed a mental block with weeing at the same time as I was going through insomnia and it was a truly horrible time. The doctors said there wasn't any concern for my health and completly brushed me off ( I wasn't going for 24 hours at a time). I ended up obtaining catheters myself and teaching myself. I did it once, completely broke the cycle and never needed to do it again, not suggesting this to anyone what so ever but I always feel brushed off by doctors unfortunately. 🤨

[@bunnyhoney9072]

You’re bloody amazing gal!!💪🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@TheElleNextDoor]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@ella8937]

So so sorry! It must be awful 😢sending my whole heart to you my lovely ❤️

[@deee1776]

My mum was not catheterised for 36 hours (following the birth of my sister) and she was self catheterising for months and months, whilst working full time in an office.

[@TheElleNextDoor]

That’s so awful to hear Dee and I think your Mum’s an absolute star. Sounds like she handled it like an absolute pro, which should never take away from just how awful the condition is. Love to your mum xx

[@markusjj]

Which are your favorite ice hockey team: New York Rangers or New York Islanders?

[@sophiehaslam5821]

You are amazing

[@TheElleNextDoor]

Thank you ❤️

[@aoldham5531]

Only watched the first 13 minutes of this video so you may have talked about this but you could have interstitial cystitis which is inflammation of the bladder, spicy food, alcohol, fizzy drinks, artificial sweeteners, chocolate, caffeine,intercourse all make it worse, I have this problem and have to now eat a mostly clean diet which is annoying at times as most things I like I can’t eat but the pain isn’t worth it. I have to stick to a alkaline diet and drink water with a high ph I hope this helps anyone. I had a camera in my bladder to diagnose my condition.

[@TheElleNextDoor]

Hi lovely, thank you so much for your kind comment. I have actually had tests for IC but it was ruled out. I’ve pretty much been diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction so it’s more of a Motility issue… but you’re absolutely right with things to avoid. I don’t drink caffeine, fizzy or (much) alcohol any more and I’ve noticed a tiny difference. Hope you’re doing ok xx

[@LifeinStLouie]

I have interstitial cystitis as well! Took forever to be diagnosed, but after 6 months of a UTI, I knew something was wrong.

[@hadassah6085]

And sorry your emergency hospital experience was so bad :( you were sick and vulnerable and it wasn’t right that they treated you badly 💔

[@TheElleNextDoor]

Thank you ❤️

[@kategeorgina637]

What’s on your eye lids at the beginning of the video! X

[@TheElleNextDoor]

It’s a gold shimmer from a pixi palette called hazelnut haze xx

[@shravanamar9112]

I suggest you do a full body check up scans, blood tests etc to find out what your body is lacking. Good balanced nutrition and regular stretching can help your body correct itself. You do look a bit weak and under weight. You may be low on iron, vitD and omega3. Also try to take a year long break from socials. As it just makes you more anxious and keeps you from relaxing and being content with your present life. Many times you just need 1 friend who understands everything rather than many who are pretentious. Go out to the beach more. :)

[@TheElleNextDoor]

Hi Shravan, thank you for your message. I really appreciate you trying to help, so kind of you, however I just please ask you to maybe consider how you word things in future. I’m not underweight, and my boyfriend is a nutritionist so I’m quite possibly the healthiest I’ve ever been. I’ve had every blood test and scan under the sun… unfortunately it’s not something a supplement or beach walk can change. This is a very serious bladder motility condition which unfortunately there isn’t a lot that can be done to cure it apart from extremely risky operations. Unfortunately as social media is my full time job, taking a year long break would mean missing a year’s wage so I sadly don’t have the luxury of that. I also live in London so visiting a beach is sadly just not the way forward. The only thing my body is lacking is the ability to urinate by myself. But keeping everything crossed this isn’t always the way x

[@shravanamar9112]

@@TheElleNextDoor it was just a suggestion based on how I've been dealing with things recently. Sorry if i came across as judgemental.