I have all the symptoms

I think I have this disease. After reading so many relatable posts in the Reddit. I am 27 years old. And I’ve been dealing with endo and autoimmune shit for most of my adult life. I just thought I had frequent UTIs, (currently have one now) but that paired with having UTI symptoms when I go to the doctor but then them testing and it coming out negative. They’ve told me maybe I just have some bladder irritation. But when the pain gets really bad I always accociated it with my bad cramps. I have endometriosis, and I thought it was endo/flare cramps/pain. It took me years of this paired with other symptoms (frequent urge to urinate) to realize it was my bladder that was actually having the issues.

But now I’ve been stuck between a rock and a hard place for awhile, because I don’t have insurance. All of my chronic illness issues combined have made holding a job extremely hard for me (not to mention just the mental hoops) and I don’t really go to the doctor anymore because I literally can’t afford to. I’m a frequent flyer at my local urgent care and I’m sure they hate to see me coming.

I’m exhausted with the constant chronic illness issues. I had a good handle on it in my teens and early 20s, but these days I feel like I literally can’t keep up with my own body. It feels like I’m playing catch up all the time.

I’ve noticed tomatos and coffee were making it worse for me. I’ve had a lifelong coffee addiction and I’ve now stopped drinking coffee and it’s been the saddest thing I’ve had to see go.

I guess I’m posting for advice. I can’t afford a doctor and I’m taking comfort in knowing I’m not alone with my symptoms and experiences.