Pay It Forward?

Thank you for taking the time to read my plea- I'm sure the circumstances I describe below are echoed across the world by those who have suffered from similar ill fortune.

I am 20 years old. At the tail-end of last year, I was on top of the world- boasting my own flat, a thriving career and a reasonable nest egg. I was not rich, by any means- just getting by.

In December, it became apparent that after eating a meal, I would often be violently sick (or dibilitatingly nauseous, at the very least). Additional symptoms soon emerged, including stomach cramps and migraines.

My condition soon forced me to resign from my job, relying entirely on savings (on the premise that, if I was unable to return, I would become self-employed in order to support myself).

Unfortunately, my condition worsed- lethargy and malaise are constantly shadowing me, making even the smallest of tasks virtually impossible.

In addition to his, I have become terrified of eating. This is because I am aware of the fact it will cause me significant pain and/or vomiting.

I have seen four GPs since my initial symptoms came to light, and not one of them has been able to give me a satisfactory diagnosis- I seem to be stuck in limbo. I have spent around £150 in prescriptions since January 2012.

My savings are gone. I have sold my possessions. I try my best to work, though even simple projects remain difficult to complete. My client base is drained- not because they are malicious businesses, but because they have strict deadlines to adhere to. I am penniless, with no means to pay my rent (I live alone).

As I have yet to be convincingly diagnosed with an illness, I am unable to claim the relevent benefits (something I never thought I would have to consider. I have had to swallow my pride, to say the least!). My family is small and financially strapped themselves.

Even a dollar/pound- if you can spare it- would bring me closer to security. Thank you for your consideration.