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Been talking to this man from the Uk ,we have open up to each other talk about what we want marriage,kids in the future want to build something together and it’s getting pretty serious, I’m starting to really like him and I’m honestly willing to visit him and maybe eventually stay

I have a twin sister and we do everything together,run a small business together in Africa but we have been struggling with becoming successful and etc and the thought of leaving her behind kills me but I was thinking if I go maybe I will start something for my self eventually make money for her to come in a couple of months and he said he can’t sponsor my twin to come because she can’t live with us when we are building a relationship

But my problem is I don’t know if I’m moving too fast and if it’s safe for me to move into his place when and establish a solid relationship in person that’s the plan but is it safe for me , also the only way I could come to him is through visiting visa for six months he’s willing to pay for everything and as-well as for my living expenses but he keeps saying stuff like you can come through that visa but once it’s ended it’s going to be hard for you to come back in the Uk so you can just stay here and also your family

He’s shown me hes apartment and social media looks like a decent person and we have talked he’s sounds trustworthy even though he’s had criminal records which he said where from when he was younger and he’s License was banned got drinking and reckless driving for a year which i found as a red flag

Last night we talk about me coming to the Uk , he said

“I really want you and that’s why we needed to have that chat, cause it’s not fair on either of us falling for each other if nothings happening, progression wise other than feelings, And I completely understand if you can’t make that permanent move, So don’t think I’ll hate you, I could never hate you, I just wouldn’t be able to talk to you to remind myself of what I can’t have “

Anyway what precautions i should take to ensure everything is ok , I do trust him but this a big decision for me to make, leave sister and family in Southern Africa to go to a whole new country, I’m honestly
Excited because i just felt stuck in my country with no movement and life is really hard and also there aren’t many of my type In my country ( he’s a white man ) my type but also nervous about everything

(Sorry it’s long and I’m all over the place)

27(F) I’ve been battling with my health, and I’m scared.
I was diagnosed with chronic gastritis, and over the past few months, my health has gotten worse im scared i might have cancer . I’ve been visiting public clinics for about five months now. They know me at the clinics, but there isn’t much they can offer me, and I honestly feel so helpless. Are we just expected to suffer because we can’t afford private healthcare?

I’m currently bedridden and extremely weak ,can’t breathe . I can barely move. One time, I had to rush to the ER because I thought I was having a heart attack. My H. pylori symptoms had flared up, my blood pressure skyrocketed, and I became so weak that I could barely function for hours. They put me on a bed, but eventually sent me home with antacids.

Right now, I’m extremely weak again and have stabbing stomach pains and gets so severe.The thought of rushing to Nyangagwe Hospital for help scares me because I feel like I won’t get the help I need. I’m only 27. I have so much I still want to achieve. I want to work, build my life and take care of my responsibilities, but I’ve had to stop working because of my health. My bills are piling up, and I don’t even know how I’m going to afford the medication and medical tests I need.
I keep thinking that if I had medical aid, maybe I would have received better treatment by now. I feel so lost and completely stuck. I can’t do anything right now. I’ve reached a point where I find myself thinking about doing anything for money because I’m desperate, but I still have my morals

What are other people doing to survive when they are sick and cannot afford proper medical care? What do you think I should do?
If anyone is able to help, even just enough for me to get blood tests done and receive treatment, I would be incredibly grateful. I’ve been vomiting and have lost a lot of fluids and I’m worried about dehydration and losing important nutrients.

I genuinely don’t know where else to turn, and I’m asking for advice, support, or any help that someone may be able to offer. I’m only 27, and I really want to get better and get my life back. ❤️

Anyone taken beta blockers such as propranolol while on antibiotics to reduce anxiety side effects? The doctor have me 40mg propranolol so that it helps with anxiety taking antibiotics,because i get tremors and high heart rate immediately after I take antibiotics , so I’m also scared of taking it because I the thought of it reducing heart rate scares me

I wish I had access to resources like you I’m in pain every day I’m unable to take antibiotics which is the only option I have right now ,day two I got bad reaction to clarithomycin and metrondizole, heart palpitations anxiety I can’t sleep even now I keep waking up in pain and panic , chest pains and I’m staring at the antibiotics wishing I was everyone else who can handle antibiotics

I keep taking them reacting and then stopping for a day then starting trying to push trough treatment and then stopped because I got a reaction again where my heart rate rose and told mom to take me to the Er i couldn’t breathe, when I got there they gave me antacid and told me to go home

The healthcare system in my country Botswana has gone down the drain honestly

I wish I had access to mastic gum and Suppliments but it is not in my country and it it’s expensive I wish someone could help me with it please

The doctors here don’t do anything they just give you more antibiotics and more and everything is hurting me

No body knows what I’m going through they say I’m going through anxiety and I should calm down but I really tried to listen to you guys who encouraged me here to keep on but I just couldn’t, now my symptoms are back, the stomach pain is exrutiating ,it wakes me up I can’t eat much , I don’t sleep,I’m always weak

I was diagnosed with chronic gastritis and IM 2 years ago caused by Hpylori and it’s still there

I’m sorry if I’m reflecting but guys this thing is painful

I’m happy for you those who got through this and tested negative , hope one day I can say this

I wish I had access to resources like you I’m in pain every day I’m unable to take antibiotics which is the only option I have right now ,day two I got bad reaction to clarithomycin and metrondizole, heart palpitations anxiety I can’t sleep even now I keep waking up in pain and panic , chest pains and I’m staring at the antibiotics wishing I was everyone else who can handle antibiotics

I wish I had access to mastic gum and Suppliments but it is not in my country and it it’s expensive I wish someone could help me with it please

The doctors here don’t do anything they just give you more antibiotics and more and everything is hurting me

No body knows what I’m going through they say I’m going through anxiety and I should calm down but I really tried but the pain is exrutiating ,it wakes me up I can’t eat much I’m always weak

I was diagnosed with chronic gastritis and IM 3years ago caused by Hpylori and it’s still there

I’m sorry if I’m reflecting but guys this thing is painful

I’m happy for you those who got through this and tested negative , hope one day I can say this

Is it the pills or anxiety because I cannot take the antibiotics treatment anymore, as soon as I take the pills my heart rate increases , feel like I cannot breathe ,rushed to the toilet and then I would feel better after an hour, guys I’m done I’m on day one and it’s so bad and worst anxiety and palpitations I can’t I’m stopping , i cannot breathe , my heart feels like it’s failing please help me do this naturally

I would rather do natural like cabbage juice and aloe Vera and fast for a month I will do anything

Im taking clarithomycin,amoxicillin and metrondizole

27 (F) I’m positive with hpylori again after 3 years trying to treat it and I took clarithomycin amoxicillin and ppi in the past now the doctors keep telling me to take the same treatment and obviously it’s resistant and I told him but he keeps insisting i start again does it make sense, I feel like I will be waisting my time ,suffered with this for 3 years .

Another doctor suggested I take 3 antibiotics adding metronidazole on top of those antibiotics, don’t you guys think three antibiotics might be more effective? There is a lack of antibiotics in my country these are probably the only antibiotics we have.

27 (F) I’m positive with hpylori again after 3 years trying to treat it and I took clarithomycin amoxicillin and ppi in the past now the doctors keep telling me to take the same treatment and obviously it’s resistant and I told him but he keeps insisting i start again does it make sense, I feel like I will be waisting my time ,suffered with this for 3 years .

Another doctor suggested I take 3 antibiotics adding metronidazole on top of those antibiotics, don’t you guys think three antibiotics might be more effective? There is a lack of antibiotics in my country these are probably the only antibiotics we have.

27(F) Why do I feel like I’m the only one going through this in my country Botswana ,I know I’m exaggerating but no one in my family has it ,they all think I’m crazy or have anxiety when I go through so much pain , hpylori has ruined my life completely i have already taken multiple antibiotics but I’m still in pain now and i cannot even afford private healthcare while public hospitals don’t have scans , blood tests ,medication it’s all expensive, I have to get a hpylori test done again , I was given 2 antibiotics course a year ago and i might have to take 3 different antibiotics and I’m scared of cdiff but I really desire to be normal again everyone at my age is enjoying all types of food i just have to sit and watch my friends,family boyfriend eat whatever while i eat eggs and bland foods

Anyone going through this ,what did you do ?😭

Why do I feel like I’m the only one going through this in Botswana (? I know I’m exaggerating but no one in my in my family has it thry all think I’m crazy or have anxiety when I go through so much pain , hpylori has ruined my life completely i have already taken multiple antibiotics but I’m still in pain now and i cannot even afford private healthcare while public hospitals don’t have scans , blood tests medication it’s all expensive, I have to get a hpylori test done again and they might give me 3 different antibiotics and of the after effects of the treatment

Anyone going through this ,what did you do 😭how are you dealing with this ?

I had sex while my period was ending and only had light brown spotting left, so I thought I was safe. My boyfriend said he came in the condom, but later noticed semen all over him after. He only seriously told me to take the morning-after pill on day 4, so now I’m upset because I would’ve taken it earlier if he had pushed sooner.

Can I still take it on day 4?

Hey guys, I have a bit of money to invest in a business. Since the economy is currently going through a downturn, I’m looking for a sustainable business to invest in. I’m interested in beauty and clothing, but I’m also open to exploring opportunities outside my comfort zone,something that has the potential to generate around P30,000 per month here in Botswana.