I don’t like dragging things out and always prefer to be upfront.
However, I was genuinely embarrassed. That’s why I didn’t explain anything right away.

Due to stress (as I now know), I started experiencing back pain and panic attacks. But it turned out these were just symptoms of a deeper issue.

Almost a week ago, I felt so unwell that I had to go to the hospital. Without health insurance, I went to a public hospital, fully expecting to need surgery.

I was very scared because of the pain and also worried that I wouldn't have enough money for the surgery (even simple operations in Thailand can cost from $10,000, with more complex ones being even more expensive).

The problem was in my abdomen. The pain was intense and kept moving around.

Before going to the hospital, I looked up my symptoms online and fainted out of fear. I’m really glad it wasn’t as bad as I thought. My advice: never consult the internet for medical issues. It’s always better to see a doctor immediately.

At the hospital, I was examined and underwent various tests. After an X-ray, the doctor identified the cause of my pain. It turned out that the intense abdominal pain was causing my back pain and dizziness.

I won’t share the exact diagnosis as it’s very personal and I’m embarrassed about it.

But I do want to urge you: always seek medical attention. Don’t wait until the last minute like I did when things get REALLY bad. I was lucky to go to the hospital on a Sunday evening instead of waiting until Monday. This decision saved my health and a lot of money😿

Now everything is much better. I'm finishing up my course of treatment