Chrystelle Diedericks- Stage 4 Endometriosis

The Story:

Hi everyone,

We are reaching out to you today to ask for help for the most important person in our lives: our mom.

At 48 years old, our mom(Chrystelle Diedericks) is the definition of a selfless heart. She is the person who will put anyone’s needs before her own, always meeting the world with a friendly smile and a helping hand. Now, she is facing a battle she cannot win on her own.

A Journey of Misdiagnosis:

For years, Mom was told her "infinite pain" and heavy cycles were normal. She began to believe she was imagining the agony. It was only when she was turned away from donating blood in 2025 that the truth emerged: her iron level was at a 2 where it needs to be at 12, and her heart had developed a murmur from the strain of trying to keep her body going.

A System in Permanent Inflammation:

After seeking further help, a specialist ( Dr Emma Bryant from Life Groenkloof Hospital) discovered that her uterus is severely enlarged and filled with growths. But the diagnosis was even more complex: It's Stage 4 Endometriosis.

Her...