Symptom Timeline & Key Events
Childhood
* ADHD
* Fatigue
* Eczema
* Body dysmorphia
* Trauma
Late Teens to Early 20s
Age 15–20: Epididymis swelling
Age 16–17: Development of OCD symptoms
Age 17: Cystic acne; treated with daily doxycycline for a minimum of 6 months
Fundiform penile ligament injury, later diagnosed in 2023 (mental and medical trauma followed)
Diagnosed with low testosterone
Age 17–18: Admitted to hospital for extreme stress/emotional disturbance; vitals suggested drug use (no drugs involved)
Age 18: Onset of severe skin rash and chemical sensitivity
Age 18–19: Restless leg syndrome
Age 20: Fractured T12 vertebra during squat; subsequent mental trauma
Age 21: Attempted natural healing (diets, fruit fasts, herbal tinctures) to resolve skin issues
Age 22: Trauma/dissociation following mother’s death; became responsible for younger sibling
Age 23: Major dental surgery following a year-long infection from a failed extraction
Age 23–24: Very limited diet due to dental trauma
Night sweats began
Swollen lymph node in neck followed by systemic lymph node swelling
Onset of memory problems
Mid–Late 20s
Age 26: Trauma/dissociation after aunt’s death
Moved in with new partner due to housing crisis; house suspected to have mold
Worsening skin symptoms
Age 26–27: 30-day water fast
Detox therapies: saunas and ice baths
Age 27: Holistic doctor diagnosed golden staph via GI Map
Prescribed 50mg prednisolone
5+ rounds of antibiotics with no improvement; pharmacist advised changing doctor
Continued chemical/food reactivity despite prednisolone
Started diazepam and Panadeine Forte
Severe, unmanageable mental health issues when tapering prednisolone below 7.5mg
Age 27–28: As prednisolone dropped to ~37–30mg, ADHD and other medications became less effective
Age 28: Additional trauma
Genetic testing revealed:
Dopamine-related predispositions
Vitamin D absorption issues
Homocysteine metabolism issues
GI Map showed leaky gut and SIBO
Started Low FODMAP diet
Began taking betaine and digestive enzymes with all food
Age 28–29: Completed two rounds of extensive gut protocols with no improvement
Age 29: Pelvic organ prolapse
Suspected rectal tear
Umbilical hernia
Osteopenia
Age 29–30: Air hunger
Age 31: Traveled to India seeking medical help (no improvement)
Additional trauma
Ongoing / Miscellaneous Symptoms
Mental and Neurological:
Chronic stress (pre-steroids, worsened after)
Severe anhedonia (musical, sexual-anorgasmia); total absence of pleasure or motivation
Persistent dopamine deficiency
Social anxiety and panic disorder (worsened post-steroids and trauma)
Memory impairment (worsened by diazepam and possibly prednisolone)
Lifelong fatigue (stimulants ineffective)
Insomnia confirmed by sleep study
Impulsiveness (significantly worsened post-steroids)
Restless leg syndrome (pre-steroids, worsened after)
Physical:
Excessive sweating, even at night (linked to prednisolone dosage)
Dark/purple patches or bruises on genitals and shins (post-steroids)
Dark blood blisters on tongue and molar areas
Urinary symptoms: weak flow, urgency, incomplete voiding (worsened recently)
General swelling:
Floor of mouth, hardened nodes, salivary glands
Notably swollen lower abdomen
Constipation (unless on all-smoothie/vegetable diet)
Proliferative leukoplakia and bleeding tongue when brushed (post-steroids)
Musculoskeletal Injuries (pre- and post-steroids):
Shoulder injury from chin-ups
Elbow/forearm injury (from punching a couch)
T12 vertebral fracture
Multiple pectoral tears
Recurring hamstring tears - even during rehab
Knees dislocating repeatedly (one broken)
Quad strain
Lower back strain
Bicep strain
Broken ankle
Broken knuckle/finger
1.8cm abdominal wall separation (likely around time of prolapse)
A physiotherapist commented that I have the flexibility of 1 in 10,000 professional athletes - possibly Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. A dentist recently raised the same suspicion.
Other:
Scheuermann’s disease (diagnosed pre-steroids)