fadedmason said:Thanks everyone for the support, the advice, the shared experiences... honestly, every little tip helps. If anyone has any specific recommendations, feel free to shoot me a DM.
I went through something pretty much identical when I was just a kid—even though they knew what was going on, people just kind of brushed me off and kept throwing antibiotics at me like candy...
It’s a real shame you're dealing with financial hurdles right now, because let's face it—it feels like we practically have to buy our own lives back. But first off, I’d tell you to keep your chin up. I know from firsthand experience how brutal this is, but trust me, pushing through is worth it..
If you can manage it, try staying off all medications (especially for gastritis) for a bit, then go get a full battery of blood and urine tests done,
The issue is definitely there, so don't stop digging until you find the root cause. Did you get an ultrasound on your kidneys? In my case, my hormone levels looked fine—except for one slightly elevated marker—but the ultrasound picked up two cysts.
Thank God you don't have H. pylori, because that would have made your stomach issues a total nightmare.
Seriously, reach out to your family or friends for help. I highly doubt anyone is going to turn their back on you when it comes to your health.