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Sylvia was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease aged 29. She has since had two hemicolectomies and is currently on anti-inflammatory medication. Sylvia's experiences of going out are affected and she feels it is important people don't ignore signs of Crohn's Disease.
Sylvia is a retired social worker. She is a widow and has had two children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
Sara's son was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease aged 12. He's had two Parenteral Nutrition courses and a section of diseased intestine removed. Sara felt isolated and unable to talk about her son's illness, however she's since found others with similar experiences.
Sara is married and has several children aged between 11-26 years. Ethnic background/nationality: Jewish White
Harvey was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease aged 17 and had three resections on his intestine. At 56 he was diagnosed with bowel cancer and had the lower part of his bowel removed in a major operation. Harvey would like more support to manage his condition.
Harvey is a retired primary school teacher (and continues to do some supply work). He is married and has had two children. Ethnic background/nationality: British Jewish
Rosalynde was diagnosed with Crohn's disease a few months ago and has recently been put on steroids after her initial medication, Pentas salicylatem, was not effective. Rosalynde feels that the extreme tiredness she experiences is the worst aspect of her condition.
Rosalynde is a retired medical representative. She is married and has grown up children. Ethnic background/nationality: Jewish
Gareth was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at 13. Over the years he has had major surgery and now has nutritional food line fed directly into an artery in his heart. Crohn's has had a big impact on Gareth's life and he feels positive about the future.
Gareth is a stand up comedian.
Riva was diagnosed with Crohn's disease aged 16 and since has experienced a constant low level of the condition with occasional more severe flare ups and several surgeries. About seven years ago she was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
Riva is married with two children.
JP was diagnosed with Crohn's disease aged 21. He had an ilium septum then experienced fifteen years of bowel discomfort before the medication Questran light relieved the symptoms. JP feels Crohn's is linked to anxiety.
JP works in property, he is married with one daughter. Ethnic background/nationality: Jewish
Hinda was diagnosed with Crohn's disease fifteen years ago. She had a re-section and has remained on medication since.
Hinda works as a caterer, she is single and has one grown up child. Ethnic background/nationality: Jewish
Marcel was diagnosed with Crohn's disease aged 20. Several years later he had surgery to remove part of his lower bowel.
Marcel is married with two children. He was born to two Holocaust survivor parents and runs Jewish Heritage tours. Ethnic background/nationality: Jewish.
