On May 28, 2016 I went to the Emergency Room for what I thought was a minor illness. It turned out I was very wrong. Everything since that day has been a bit of a whirlwind of information, tests, and uncertainties. I spent the last few days debating about whether or not to blog about my symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment because it is such a personal journey. On the off-chance anyone else trying to cope with a chronic illness stumbles across my blog, though, I am hoping it will help to read about my experience and know you’re not alone. Also, for all of my loving friends and family who have been a constant support system, I will try to keep this site up-to-date with my latest results and treatments so no one feels out of the loop.