Two diagnoses, one voice: Mason’s life with Crohn’s and autism

Crohn's & Colitis Unfiltered · Oct 22, 2026 · 37m · transcript

🎙️ In episode 29 of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Mason, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 17 after experiencing severe abdominal pain, significant weight loss and difficulty eating. Already diagnosed with autism at the age of nine, Mason suddenly found himself navigating two very different conditions, with doctors, teachers and even those closest to him sometimes struggling to understand his needs.

💊 Mason talks about growing up with autism, the challenges of mainstream education and how his Crohn’s diagnosis changed his confidence and outlook on life. He reflects on a…