Kimberly

36 years old

Mother of six & online store owner, who wrestled with EoE symptoms for 8 years

First experiencing symptoms of heartburn and difficulty swallowing while pregnant, they were dismissed as pregnancy-related and then an allergic reaction to certain foods. However, after Kimberly’s sister was diagnosed with EoE after experiencing similar symptoms, Kimberly had an endoscopy and biopsy and obtained confirmation from a gastroenterologist that she too, had EoE. Although Kimberly has since learned to manage her debilitating disease, it does substantially compromise her daily life and her mental wellbeing.