I’m a university student in Jamaica. This blog is where I document the progress of my treatment and research, while I try to get a diagnosis for my mystery illness. I’ve found many accounts online of people suffering from similar symptoms, but nothing conclusive seems to have been posted as yet. It is my hope that this blog will not only help me to keep track of my sickness, but also help others to come to a diagnosis more quickly. It is important for me to clarify that I am not a doctor, nor am I a medical student, so everything that I write here should be taken with a grain of salt, and used simply as guidance in seeking treatment. I will try to provide verified research to support what I write, where possible.

Thank you for reading my blog. If you are also suffering from this illness, please try to remain positive while you search for a diagnosis and treatment. While we work with our doctors and trust them to have our best interests at heart, we must also take responsibility for our own health by keeping track of our symptoms, and demanding that our illness is treated with the seriousness which it deserves.

Good luck!

Maladie