Mum's common symptoms were classic red flags of a condition too many women know nothing about
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAfter the birth of her third child, mum Erica Derbyshire knew something was seriously wrong with her health as she began to suffer debilitating physical and mental symptoms.
She experienced extreme fatigue, anxiety and craved unhealthy foods resulting in her putting on three stone after a lifetime of keeping fit and healthy.
She would become so tired that after dropping off her children she would often fall asleep in her car - only waking up again in time to pick them up at the end of the day.
She sought the help of her GP, explaining her symptoms, but was surprised to be diagnosed with gluten intolerance. Despite following the advice to manage that condition, her symptoms only worsened. READ MORE: Long Covid took Ben's life away - this is how he got it back Erica continued to search for answers, and endured months and months of tests.
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