native rampart
I've just discovered I might have a combination of vEDS (vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) and TAAD (thoracic aortic aneurysm/dissection). Either one of these would be bad enough, but having both is an unstable, lethal combination. What does this mean? My connective tissue is either less abundant or weaker than most people's. Joint issues, easy bruising. But more importantly: my arteries are ticking time bombs. An aortic rupture could happen anywhere, at any time, with even the slightest bit of physical activity. If I even sneeze too hard, it could potentially kill me.
What's worse, without a major shift in diet and career, I could die before I turn 28. This has rocked me to my core and obviously taken a recent, major toll on my mental health. I'm going to have genetic testing done, but knowing I could potentially have a massive aortic rupture happen any day, and that's it, has scared the living hell out of me.
harsh cape