Young Woman's Battle Against 100 Vomits Daily

Ella Rake, a 22-year-old from Herne Bay, Kent, is courageously battling severe gastroparesis and colonic inertia, conditions that dramatically impact her digestive system. This severe illness causes her to vomit up to 100 times daily, leaving her struggling to retain any food and subsisting on minimal portions of egg or melon.

Her health has significantly declined, rendering her housebound and often bedbound. She experiences daily fainting spells and has lost considerable weight, now weighing just over six stone. The condition has caused life-threatening arrhythmias due to consistent potassium loss from vomiting, posing a grave threat to her heart.

Initially dismissed as IBS or anxiety, Ella's health issues escalated after her bladder stopped functioning at 16. A diagnosis of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome at 18 eventually led to the discovery of her severe gastroparesis. Amidst this, she also faced the tragic loss of her father, adding immense emotional strain.

Despite numerous hospital admissions and various treatments, including feeding tubes and bowel flush procedures, Ella's condition persists. Doctors have stated they will not intervene unless her kidneys fail. Her mother has launched a GoFundMe to fund private treatment, as Ella's options dwindle.