Leah (@fpies_herrick – 15 years old)
When I was born I was constantly getting really sick and loosing so much weight. After a few treacherous months after birth, a very smart and kind doctor helped diagnose me with FPIES. (a rare food allergy.) I am 15 now, but one year ago I got covid. When I got covid I started getting ulcers on my mouth and other places on my skin. After about 5 months of traveling to different offices I finally got diagnosed with behçet’s disease. I have never overcome my allergies and disorders, but have learned that I am not alone, and am my own strong individual. I am just the same as everyone else, just a bit more unique! I created a support page for those with hidden illnesses on Instagram @fpies_herrick if you want to check it out.
All the information we used came from our helpful doctors! I have used Colchicine.