A Cross that I Bear

So many days I feel sick;
Bloated and nauseous;
Pressure building fast;
Underneath my ribs;
Painful cramps take over;
Makes me uncomfortable;
Acid bubbles and churns;
Rising quickly;
Burning my esophagus;
Making my throat sore;
Interrupting my sleep;
Socially unacceptable;
Embarrassing side effects;
A condition since birth;
Has gotten worse with age;
No pill can help;
Surgery has too many risks;
Even on good days;
I am always uncomfortable;
But when the bad days come;
There is nothing I can do;
I lie in a ball;
And suffer in silence

NOTE: As a result of genetics, I have what is called a "lazy colon" because of this, I have experienced life -long symptoms that are often associated with IBS. Including acid reflux, which is caused when my system backs up...it is manageable, but not curable. The symptoms get more severe with age. It can be potentially dangerous...as it can cause obstructions or intenstinal rupture.