Crohn's disease
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.
Kieran Joiner
The final year of study is not something most school-leavers would elect to do. So spare a thought for Melbourne’s Kieran Joiner, who was forced to spread his Victorian Certificate of Education over two years due to illness.
Joe Figliano
I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when I was 23 years old. I’m now 39 and living life without any signs of Crohn’s for the past 5 years.