Erika Farrell is 21 years old and was diagnosed with the rare diseases Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Autoimmune Hepatitis at the age of 16, while also diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. Since her diagnosis, Erika has made it her mission in life to inspire as many people as she can by sharing her story with others. In 2016, Erika started a platform named "Turn Your Pain Into Power" through which she encourages people to continue to follow their dreams even in the face of illness. Erika is currently in nursing school working towards her dream of becoming a Neonatal Nurse. Being admitted to the hospital many times throughout the past four years, Erika finds it helps her empathize and connect with her patients since she knows what it feels like to be in their situation. Get to know more about Erika's life journey with chronic illness by following her on Instagram @erika_farrell or Twitter @erikka_theresa.
At 16 years old, I was told I would need a liver transplant within ten years. Being told at any age that you will eventually need a liver transplant is…
Sign Up With a Patient Worthy Account and Share Your Rare Story
- OR -
Make a difference, share your experiences and get paid. Opt-in and join Patient Worthy's panel for paid opportunities such as surveys, market research, patient advisory panels and more.
- OR -
Make a difference, share your experiences and get paid. Opt-in and join Patient Worthy's panel for paid opportunities such as surveys, market research, patient advisory panels and more.
