This. I have ehlers danlos syndrome,and it has completely disabled me at 19. I can’t walk, eat, or drink. I’m only alive because I am on TPN. My entire GI tract shut down, I have arrhythmia, I’ve had mini strokes, I’m at risk of paralysis due to severe spinal instability and brain stem compression. My parents make…

Not gross, but hilarious. A PA asked me what I ate because I’m allergic to so much, and I responded, “I have a feeding tube.” I had to explain that it was because my stomach and intestine barely work. Poor girl was so embarrassed.