Ilana's Medical Mountain
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Dear family and friends,
I would just like to open up by saying I absolutely hate asking people for money. It’s awkward and uncomfortable. I feel like money is tight in almost every household. I get that. But I need help. Big time. So let me just tell you about what’s going on in my life.
After being sick for a few years, and getting increasingly more sick over the past few months with dead-ends everywhere, I went to Arizona in June to visit a clinic for super specialized testing. As we suspected, I was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease Complex - a diagnosis that includes a host of co-infections. In my case, besides the Borrelia infection (Lyme), I also have Chronic EBV (Mono), Coxsackie Virus (Endocarditis), Walking-Pneumonia, Severe Immune Dysfunction, Heavy Metal Toxicities, and a few other issues!
Lyme disease is a tick borne illness that affects every aspect of my life. I have terrible pain in my muscles, bones, and joints. All the time. I can’t even describe the pain, but I wish you could understand. I have chronic fatigue, memory loss and difficulties focusing, loss of appetite, headaches, terrible stomach pain, and muscle weakness and tremors. It affects my vision and hearing. My heart races all the time and the pain in my chest can take my breath away. I have also had my fair share of anxiety and depression. There are days where I literally cannot get out of bed due to pain and fatigue. I cannot pursue any further education or hold a basic job due to this debilitating illness.
(The next paragraph is written by my Mom)
Many of you may not be aware of the “Lyme politics" within the medical community, which are regulated by the CDC and by each State's governing medical board. Most States do not recognize Lyme Disease in its chronic form as even existing, and standard tests are completely inadequate for diagnosis. Physicians’s hands are often tied as they are unable to treat patients long term, and Insurance does not pay for treatments beyond the initial phase of infection (the bulls eye rash or known tick bite). Knowledgable Physicians are hard to find and the waiting lists are often 10 months long. Even if one has found competent care, most of the treatment costs will be out of pocket. Unfortunately these are the current conditions surrounding Lyme Disease. However, there are people fighting for our right to have treatment covered by all major Insurances. We pray that day will come soon!
(Okay, its me again)
On August 26th, my mom and I will leave Iowa to return to the clinic in Arizona for me to receive treatments 5 days a week for 8 weeks. The clinic uses some of the best Lyme disease treatments and exclusive technologies in the world. Treatments are mainly done by IV to eradicate the bacterial and viral infections, along with supportive care for optimal immune function and long term wellness. The treatment approach includes natural and holistic therapies to rebuild the body's ability to heal itself and remain healthy and functional going forward.
Medical care and treatment costs run high and we are looking at a cost of $50,000 for the 8 week treatment course. This is insane and I can’t even wrap my brain around that sum of money. BUT this is my health, my life, my future. I just want to feel human again. Though this is all very scary, I am confident that I will be healed through medicine and prayer. My God is big!
So I am asking for your help! Any financial support to help me with this mountain of medical costs can be directly donated to my GoFundMe page which is attached to this post / e-mail. I also ask for your prayer support! Pray for healing and peace, and that I will stay hopeful even through the difficulties and pain that come with treatment!
I am humbled and grateful for you. Thank you for walking beside me on my journey to health in whatever way you’re able. I love and appreciate you all!
Love,
Ilana
I would just like to open up by saying I absolutely hate asking people for money. It’s awkward and uncomfortable. I feel like money is tight in almost every household. I get that. But I need help. Big time. So let me just tell you about what’s going on in my life.
After being sick for a few years, and getting increasingly more sick over the past few months with dead-ends everywhere, I went to Arizona in June to visit a clinic for super specialized testing. As we suspected, I was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease Complex - a diagnosis that includes a host of co-infections. In my case, besides the Borrelia infection (Lyme), I also have Chronic EBV (Mono), Coxsackie Virus (Endocarditis), Walking-Pneumonia, Severe Immune Dysfunction, Heavy Metal Toxicities, and a few other issues!
Lyme disease is a tick borne illness that affects every aspect of my life. I have terrible pain in my muscles, bones, and joints. All the time. I can’t even describe the pain, but I wish you could understand. I have chronic fatigue, memory loss and difficulties focusing, loss of appetite, headaches, terrible stomach pain, and muscle weakness and tremors. It affects my vision and hearing. My heart races all the time and the pain in my chest can take my breath away. I have also had my fair share of anxiety and depression. There are days where I literally cannot get out of bed due to pain and fatigue. I cannot pursue any further education or hold a basic job due to this debilitating illness.
(The next paragraph is written by my Mom)
Many of you may not be aware of the “Lyme politics" within the medical community, which are regulated by the CDC and by each State's governing medical board. Most States do not recognize Lyme Disease in its chronic form as even existing, and standard tests are completely inadequate for diagnosis. Physicians’s hands are often tied as they are unable to treat patients long term, and Insurance does not pay for treatments beyond the initial phase of infection (the bulls eye rash or known tick bite). Knowledgable Physicians are hard to find and the waiting lists are often 10 months long. Even if one has found competent care, most of the treatment costs will be out of pocket. Unfortunately these are the current conditions surrounding Lyme Disease. However, there are people fighting for our right to have treatment covered by all major Insurances. We pray that day will come soon!
(Okay, its me again)
On August 26th, my mom and I will leave Iowa to return to the clinic in Arizona for me to receive treatments 5 days a week for 8 weeks. The clinic uses some of the best Lyme disease treatments and exclusive technologies in the world. Treatments are mainly done by IV to eradicate the bacterial and viral infections, along with supportive care for optimal immune function and long term wellness. The treatment approach includes natural and holistic therapies to rebuild the body's ability to heal itself and remain healthy and functional going forward.
Medical care and treatment costs run high and we are looking at a cost of $50,000 for the 8 week treatment course. This is insane and I can’t even wrap my brain around that sum of money. BUT this is my health, my life, my future. I just want to feel human again. Though this is all very scary, I am confident that I will be healed through medicine and prayer. My God is big!
So I am asking for your help! Any financial support to help me with this mountain of medical costs can be directly donated to my GoFundMe page which is attached to this post / e-mail. I also ask for your prayer support! Pray for healing and peace, and that I will stay hopeful even through the difficulties and pain that come with treatment!
I am humbled and grateful for you. Thank you for walking beside me on my journey to health in whatever way you’re able. I love and appreciate you all!
Love,
Ilana
Organizer and beneficiary
Ilana Georgeff
Organizer
Indianola, IA
jay georgeff
Beneficiary
