Davagian Ensign
44, Married
Entrepreneur and Inventor of Sephure
Jennifer lives with a form of inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, that can debilitate and cause malnutrition over time.
There is no known cure for this condition. Available treatment regimens that can often involve strong steroids and other immune modulating medications to control flares and symptoms. Often rectal suppositories and enemas for several times a day are prescribed which can be very disruptive and difficult to administer.
Despite her diagnosis, Jennifer manages to raise kids and run a successful business. However, Jennifer lands in the hospital twice due to Crohn’s flares in the early years as her medication regimen was nearly impossible to adhere to.
The traumatic events brought up the question of what good is therapy if it can’t be delivered correctly or used regularly? After some time struggling with trying to use her suppository medication she realizes that the delivery method has to change for the treatment to be viable.
She takes a rudimentary problem and invents a new way of administering the RX that revolutionizes and improves the adherence rate. This translates into better treatment and overall improves disease management.
Jennifer turns her nearly impossible to perform medical treatment into an ingenious suppository delivery device that completely simplifies the time consuming treatment and has and continues to help hundreds of people in a very powerful way-helping not only to inspire but to save lives.
She humbly states that in a way she was “born to do this”.
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As a sufferer of more than one auto immune disease, I have to say thank you for bringing more light to this often over looked area.
You are welcome Erin.
I too suffer with a couple of different ones as well and its nice to be able to hear other peoples stories, knowing I’m not the only one.
You are certainly not alone Bonnie.
I suffer from chronic pain due to arthritis. It truly something that if you don’t suffer from it, you probably don’t understand. There are days I can’t do much or if I do too much one day the next day I am paying for it. I have learned to do my best and accept it when I can’t do something but most of all listen to my body.
You could not have said it better Christina- listening to your body is so crucial when living with a chronic, incurable condition.
I’m glad that you’re bringing all these to light.
Thank you for this. I struggle with Lupus. It changes the person that you were to the person you become. You have to find the best in life and be grateful for special moments. Life is a gift-Use it well.
Laura,
The default when you receive a life-altering diagnosis like Lupus is to slip into despair but you have chosen to say “I have Lupus, it does not have me”.
Way to go!
This is great! I have a good friend with Lupus, among a few others, & I always see her struggle when people think that she’s “not that sick”.
Melissa,
I bet your friend really appreciates the empathy she gets from you.
It should hopefully make up for the lack of understanding (or compassion) directed her way.
That is amazing, these stories are so encouraging to me!
Thank you for sharing I have a family member with Lupus and never realized the struggle she faces.
Geanine,
You could not have known. Lupus tends to quietly wreck havoc on the internal organs- particularly the kidneys.
Other than stiffness in the joints especially in the mornings, it’s hard to see the suffering brought on by lupus.
One of my mantras is “be kind to everyone for they are fighting a secret battle.” It’s so amazing that you are raising awareness about this and bringing real women and real stories and real women. Big kudos and big hug!
Elayna,
Thanks for the kind words.
It’s very heartwarming. The support alone makes this wonderful. I’m glad I happened across your write-up on this today. 🙂
I used to suffer with type 2 diabetes. I believe it was due to the brain tumor that I had. But after the tumor was removed all that I was left with was residual tissue growth on my face from acromegaly.
Thanks for sharing this info. It is important to bring awareness.