Disabled and Need Help. God Bless

Hi, my name is Dan. I am 36 years old with a wonderful wife, family and a debilitating disorder. I have a rare spinal cord disorder called Syringomyelia (syrinx for short), a syrinx occurs when cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the spinal cord and brain, leaks into the actual spinal cord, causing a tube-like tunnel to form in the center of the spinal cord somewhat like a cyst. The CSF constantly applies pressure to the nerves in the spinal cord and over time causing debilitating damage, anywhere from chronic nerve pain, muscle spasms, and erratic movement of body parts. Eventually it may lead to paralysis. 

After suffering with chronic pain since I was a child, my life drastically changed in 2012 when I started falling and having difficulty getting around. After following my dream of working with and rescuing animals I was forced to close my business in 2013 and stop working, as I became bed bound several days a week.

Although things have gotten a little better with some medication changes, unfortunately there are no treatment options for me as surgery is not an option. I sit home all day and hope that one day I can have somewhat of a normal life. I have fought this as far as I can by myself and I have come to realize and accept that how things were in my life will never be the same again and I am ok with that. I have tried to think of ways to get past my physical restrictions only to find out that because of my limitations, there aren't any realistic ways for me to have a full time or even part time job.

I have already gone through my life savings with little to rely on except for my wonderful wife who unfortunately has to take care of me now on a daily basis and my mom who has spent her retirement money on my medical bills.

The pain and hopelessness are now becoming backseat feelings for me as I am facing an increasing desperation to find some type of assistance. Not being able to physically get around and not feeling productive, supportive and useful are some of my greatest challenges.

While I am extremely grateful that I have my wonderful wife, family and the support of a few close friends, I have caved and made this page in hopes that I can start rebuilding our lives with the help from others. I don't care if I'm on the street but I can't let that happen to my family and my mom. 

Thank you and I sincerely appreciate the time that you have taken to read this. If you would like to help, anything from a penny, to a share, to a post will get us closer to a normal life. Thank you and God Bless.