Woman with disorder that gives her chronic diarrhoea climbs Everest

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’ve never wanted to let having Crohn’s hold me back from pushing myself to do my best and seek new adventures – even when it’s an inconvenience and I’m feeling drained.” Samantha and a friend officially booked the trip in August 2020 for 2022. open image in gallery Samantha says her condition prepared her for the altitude sickness her team faced during the trek. “I’m hoping to complete an ultra-marathon at some point in the future.” open image in gallery Samantha says that she did not want Crohn’s Disease to hold her back. “I’ve been able to talk to them openly about my condition and they’ve had a very good understanding of it.” open image in gallery Samantha and her friend spent 14 trekking Mount Everest. “There’s evidence to show that exercise helps conditions like Crohn’s and, at times it has been tough, but I wanted to maintain that sporty part of me.” open image in gallery Samantha planned to run an ultra-marathon last month but dropped down to a half marathon after finding out she was pregnant.