Crohn's disease stories

 

Read the patient stories for Crohn's disease - some are inspiring, some are sad.  All are informative.  These are real stories from real people, like you and me.

  • Aimee's story

    In her own words, Aimee shares her experience of Crohn's disease. Aimee, 21, was diagnosed with Crohn's after having a test that involved swallowing a tiny camera that sent back images of her intestines to doctors.

  • Alan's story

    In his own words, Alan shares his experience of Crohn's disease. Crohn's can run in families - both Alan, 67 and his son, Mark, 35, have the disease. Alan describes how his son has inspired him to cope with it.

  • Emma's story

    In her own words, Emma shares her experience of Crohn's disease. Emma, 28, a news reporter from London in the UK, was given a gloomy prognosis when she was first diagnosed at 14, but she says it hasn't been that bad after all and she is now living a full life.