2022 Stories

In November, we share a powerful pancreatitis story each day. From November 1st 2022 we will be sharing a story a day about someone who has been affected by pancreatitis as part of our Kranky Panky campaign.

Nathalie’s Story

The hospital originally thought Nathalie's pain was appendicitis. However, it later turned out she had acute pancreatitis.

Stephen’s Story

This is Stephen’s story written by his brother Kevin with help from his and Stephen's mum and Stephen’s wife, Brenda.

Jim’s Story

Jim has had chronic pancreatitis for nearly 14 years. This is his story.

Nanette’s Story

When Nanette felt a sharp pain in her upper abdomen, she knew something wasn't right and asked her husband to...

Talia’s Story

This is Talia's story, as told by her parents, Claire and Mohamed, who also shared Zaki's story last year for...

Sue’s Story

Sue was experiencing severe abdominal pain and vomiting for years before being finally diagnosed with pancreatitis.

Anne’s Story

Anne’s story is told by Anne’s son, James, and daughter in law, Kayleigh, with help from Anne’s son Robert, daughter...

Derek’s Story

This is Derek’s story written by his daughter, Donna, with help from his other daughters, Judith and Emily and his...

Mandy’s Story

After being diagnosed with acute pancreatitis in 2005, Mandy continued life as normal for 15 years. However, in 2021 she...

Steph’s Story

Steph was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis in April 2022. When she started with the same pains again in the July,...

Lee’s Story

This is Lee's story, told by his partner, Olwen.

Cole’s Story

Cole was diagnosed with pancreatitis when he was four. This is his story, told by his parents Laura and Adam.

Richard’s Story

Richard started to experience a pain in his back and orange stools. When he went to the doctors, no one...

Katen’s Story

Katen started to experience a stomach pain he hadn't felt before. It slowly started to become constant, and it was...

Steve’s Story

This is Steve’s story written by his son, Mark with help from his daughter, Sarah, and wife, Margaret.

Ella’s Story

Ella quickly became unwell after her medical procedure caused pancreatitis. She shares her story today to help raise awareness and...

Jack’s Story

Jack experienced his first attack of pancreatitis at 18 years old. Now 27, he's sharing his Kranky Panky story.

Carla Maria’s Story

Carla Maria's first attack of acute pancreatitis came on with no warning. She never knew the further complications it could...

Wayne’s Story

Wayne's dad Albert sadly passed away from pancreatitis in August 2021. The family never imagined pancreatitis would strike them again.

Vishal’s Story

Vishal began to experience a painful stomach ache that painkillers couldn't help. After taking himself to A&E he was diagnosed...

Oli’s Story

This story has been told by Oli's mum, Sue, with help from Oli's dad, Stu, and brothers, Danny and Ben.

Stacey’s Story

In April 2014 Stacey gave birth to her daughter, Amelia. Shortly afterwards, she started with an excruciating pain and ended...

Becky’s Story

For decades Becky was told her problems were down to reflux. This wasn't questioned until 2018 when she was finally...

Eric’s Story

This is Eric's story written by his daughter, Erin, with help from her mum, and Eric's wife, Michelle.

Emma’s Story

Emma thought her stomach ulcer was causing her symptoms, until she crashed in the supermarket carpark and an ambulance was...

Scott’s Story

When Scott first noticed pains, he put it down to his back problems and kidney stones. He could never have...

Jamie’s Story

Jamie had stomach pains for 6 months, which he believed was trapped wind. It wasn't until the intense pain and...

Amanda’s Story

Amanda could feel the discomfort moving further up her abdomen for days, and one day, the pain hit and she...

Archie’s Story

At five years old, Archie began vomiting, clutching his tummy and rocking. His parents took him straight to hospital.