Hey guys, my name is Vicky and since February 2023, I have been hospitalized 5 times due to the rare condition Cyclical vomiting Syndrome. Described as...

(CVS) is a chronic functional condition of unknown pathogenesis. CVS is characterized as recurring episodes lasting a single day to multiple weeks. Each episode is divided into four phases: inter-episodic, prodrome, vomiting, and recovery. Inter-episodic phase (symptom free phase), is characterized as no discernible symptoms, normal everyday activities can occur, and this phase typically lasts one week to one month. The prodrome phase is known as the pre-emetic phase, characterized by the initial feeling of an approaching episode, still able to keep down oral medication. Emetic or vomiting phase is characterized as intense persistent nausea, and repeated vomiting typically lasting hours to days. Recovery phase is typically the phase where vomiting ceases, nausea diminishes or is absent, and appetite returns. "Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare abnormality of the neuroendocrine system that affects 2%

As you can read it's a bit of a blur. I take anti sickness meds daily, I'm now on a SNRI that helped me in my 6 month recovery from last time were I deleveloped agoraphobia. I've been dosed up on pain meds, not able to work for the first time in my life.

I know Jan is a hard month but I setting myself a challenge to lose a stone in 2 months. In return any little amount will help. The money will go to a research facility to discover a cure as there isn't one and money for anyone struggling with CVS in the thick of it and may need financial support. Proof of this will be shown xx