Archive for eosinophilic esophagitis
Stay chill, show up, move forward: Nolan’s journey with ITP
At 18 years old, Nolan Ryan is an all-around athlete. Between basketball, football, and lacrosse, sports have shaped his daily life for years. He’s a true team player who shows up to every game with humility and dedication, whether he’s on the field or sitting on the sidelines. Like most student-athletes, Nolan had to balance ... Read More about Stay chill, show up, move forward: Nolan’s journey with ITP
Team spirit: How working with an allergy psychologist got Amber back to cheering
A bubbly high schooler with lots of friends and a passion for competitive cheerleading: On the surface, Amber’s life looks perfect. She even knows what she wants to be when she’s older — a cosmetologist, because she wants to help people feel their best through beauty. Her determination to help others is what drove her ... Read More about Team spirit: How working with an allergy psychologist got Amber back to cheering
Don’t forget the cheese, please! Rachel’s EoE journey
Like many teens, Rachel loves cheese and other dairy foods. “Cheese sticks, yogurt, and especially pizza,” Chellie, her mom, shares. Rachel agrees: She would eat cheese every day if she could. Up until this past spring, Rachel, who also has autism spectrum disorder, was unable to enjoy her favorite foods due to incredible pain in ... Read More about Don’t forget the cheese, please! Rachel’s EoE journey
How transnasal endoscopy got Jamie back on the golf course
Jamie is like most 15-year-olds — he goes to school, hangs out with his friends, and still makes time to get outside to play some golf and baseball. However, when Jamie was having bouts of throwing up and getting food stuck in his throat, he and his mom, Tricia, knew it wasn’t just a case ... Read More about How transnasal endoscopy got Jamie back on the golf course