Crohn's disease
Nicole
I was first diagnosed with Crohns Disease when I was 19 years old, although, looking back; I had bowel issues long before then.
Natalie Whelan
In July 2012 I started getting sick. I thought it was a dietary thing and went to see a naturopath
Najee
About a year and a bit ago I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. After getting awful stomach cramps I took my self to the emergency room and waited for the news
Michael Borg
Growing up I always had abdominal pains and was always running to the toilet. As I’ve always been a bigger guy the doctors said it must be my diet, but my diet wasn’t that bad
Mel Ifield
Balancing Act. Mel Ifield refused to give in to her illness, until her body told her otherwise. Here she writes about her relief after her decision to come out of “the bathroom”.
Meg Nicoll
Despite enduring some hard times, Meg Nicoll has put her experiences to good use by helping others on their IBD journey.
Luke Escombe
Musician, song-writer, entertainer and comedian Luke Escombe, a CCA Ambassador, talks about living with Crohn’s Disease.
Levon Bakalian
Levon Bakalian, co-founder of BB Design Jewellers, one of Australia’s makers of fine jewellery, and designer of CCA’s special pendant (available here), talks about living with Crohn’s disease.
Jonno
It all started slowly at the end of year nine. I just felt off. Not feeling hungry and never having any energy.
Lauren
When I was 16 years old I suffered one of the most embarrassing things a 16 year old could think of, a peri-anal abscess
Lachlan
Hello, my name is Lachlan. I am 15 years old and I have Crohn’s Disease. How did I find out I had Crohns’ Disease, well let me take you back to the start of last year.
Kineta
Hi, my name is Kineta. I’m 19 years old and I have Crohn’s disease. I may look like a normal 19 year old, but am I really? Here’s my story.