Silver and Secrets

“Any pain, discomfort or nausea recently?” my mother asked me, taking notes as I laid on top of the examination table.

We had been at this for a while now so I was sure we were nearing the end of the appointment already.

“Other than living every day with silver burning my neck? No,” I answered.

“And what has your diet been like? Are you eating properly?”

“I’m probably not eating as much as I