If you follow me elsewhere (Instagram, Twitter, etc.) you might already know that I have a rare problem with my digestive system.
It’s called achalasia, and my least favourite symptom is the need to lie down after every few mouthfuls of food or drink. If I don’t, I’ll bring it up all up again. Not even water goes down smoothly. (It’s actually miraculous anything goes down at all.)
There’s an upside, though: I get forced to look at things from a different perspective.
My love of trees has only increased as a result.
(Favourite symptom: losing 20+ kilograms without even trying.)
Oh Luke I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been unwell, is there anything that can be done about it?
Thanks, Simon. It’s a work in progress. There are various drugs and surgical/non-surgical interventions available.. and meanwhile I’m on a waiting list for a second opinion from another specialist. It’s a long-haul thing, though.. diagnosis took 18 months (and still isn’t fully bedded down). Nothing compared to other thorns in sides though :)
Fair enough I’ll pray to the most qualified specialist!
So sorry to hear. Prayers are with you.
oh gosh luke, thats not fair at all is it?