Kealee's Chronic Illness Story
My name is Kealee and I am a chronic illness warrior! I have been battling Dysautonomia and POTS for over 8 years now. I also suffer from chronic migraines. My symptoms started when I was 12 years old and I didn’t get a diagnosis till I was 13. I had to travel over a thousand miles away from home in order to get a proper diagnosis and to see a doctor who finally believed me. Everyone in my home state didn’t listen and always told me it was just anxiety and that I was faking everything. I finally got my Dysautonomia diagnosis at John Hopkins but am now getting treatment and care at Mayo Clinic. This spring I got another diagnosis of Endometriosis. I’ve been suffering from severe menstrual pain and uterine/pelvic pain for many years now and am relieved to have finally found doctors who believe and listen to me. I unfortunately am having more and more severe flair ups and symptoms. My Dysautonomia is getting worse and some days takes a severe toll on my mental health. I just take it day by day and save as many spoons as I can 🥄