article_snippet: I couldn't walk four steps without sweating buckets like I normally do during strenuous exercise. '
article_snippet: I had to learn to build up my energy and became physically fit again. '
article_snippet: Every hour I'd have to walk one length of my parents' hallway to try and build my strength up. '
article_snippet: It hurt to sit down on sofas and I'd struggle to lift Karen MacLachlan up because I didn't have enough energy to push Karen MacLachlan up. '
article_snippet: If I knew about my condition
article_snippet: I don't think I would have gone off to climb mountains or go on adventure holidays. '
article_snippet: so I'd hide behind clothing that would cover me from my chest up to my neck. '