[Mz]

From the comments:

Two quick stories for you, which I hope will give you some perspective:

1. I knew a billionaire with cancer. Imagine having all the money in the world and being unable to eat.

2. I knew a super millionaire with half a dozen properties all over the world who lived next to another super millionaire with half a dozen properties all over the world; they were locked into a multi-million dollar argument over 6 feet of beachfront between them.

This is actually very relevant to my life. My medical condition can seriously interfere with the ability to eat and can cost hundreds of thousands per year in medical expenses. My oldest son has the same diagnosis. So, by getting me and my kids well, I am literally saving millions of dollars over the course of our lives, even though my income is probably a lot less than most members of this forum and the quality of life aspect of it is worth way more than money to us.

That helps keep me sane in the face of serious financial issues. :-) I also like to think that if I ever do have serious money, this perspective/experience will continue to keep me grounded and keep my priorities straight.

[mattmaroon]

That sounds really rough. I had some relatively minor digestive issues this year and lost 20 lbs in 1 month. I felt, for almost an entire month, as if I would get sick at any moment (yet only did twice).

It really sucked, though it's largely over and I can't imagine what someone with serious issues goes through.So good luck with getting well!

[mrtron]

I had similar symptoms that last summer - do you know what caused it?

I was tested with no conclusive result, but it was also during a listeria outbreak which I was not tested for.

It was a rough few months.

[mattmaroon]

I don't know for sure. I think it was high stress, lack of sleep, poor diet and exercise. I fixed the last three (the stress I am stuck with) and am close to normal again.

[mrtron]

Interesting. I am still mildly worried that it could pop up again at any time and I had a relatively good diet and exercise regime when it occurred. Sleep and stress are tougher to solve.

Glad to hear you have had success getting better - stay healthy.

[berntb]

A tip from (bad) experience is to check for bacteria infection, if that hasn't been done already.

[Mz]

Thank you. :-)

But I am mostly well. Finishing up the process is basically just a matter of time. :-D

Next project: Figure out how to support myself without a day-job! ;-)