I can attest to the Auto Immune disorder as one almost ended my life a couple years ago. It was a very strange feeling. My blood count was below six and settled at 5. The average male has a blood count of 14-16. I was accused of already being dead by more than one doctor yet had been functioning in a more or less normal fashion, though extremely exhausted, for weeks.
They said I must have a very high tolerance for pain. I told them ‘I have been married for close to 15 years, does that count?’
After looking at the ESPN I think it is her sister with the auto-immune problems. They are reporting that Serena is ill with a virus. If so, I give her a lot of credit for giving it a shot because she did not look well at all.
Glad to hear you are functioning well and hope they find a cure for you. In my marriage I think it is my wife who needs a high tolerance for pain.