Bryce's road to recovery
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We need help funding treatments and therapies for Bryce. His injuries have been lifechanging and he just wants to feel like himself again.
In February of this year, Bryce was rear-ended and suffered head and neck injuries. He is 17 years old and in his senior year of high school. He has not been able to drive or attend school much at all since the accident.
I have been battling insurance companies denying claims and pay out of pocket for his treatments. After seeking treatment at a couple traumatic brain injury clinics and not seeing any improvement due to the complexity of his injuries, we have finally found several providers who have given us hope for recovery.
Initially, his body was stuck in fight or flight mode for 6+ months with a resting heart rate of 120, elevated blood pressure and fully dilated eyes. In July, his body could not take it anymore and started shutting down. He was taken by ambulance to HCMC where they were unable to provide assistance. I was referred to a functional doctor and had a blood panel run immediately, only to discover his body was shutting down. We have on average 5-11 appointments a week, in addition to extreme diet restrictions and expensive daily supplements, Bryce is also seeing a functional neurologist and chiropractor for therapies to address his post-concussion symptoms.
Bryce's vision was impacted by injuries, he suffers light and sound sensitivity, has limited ability to multi-task, experiences daily pain in his eyes/ears, and is not able to be in overstimulating surroundings. He is often overwhelmed by the physical symptoms.
His injuries involve;
His brain stem - controls the flow of messages between the brain and the rest of the body, and it also controls basic body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and whether one is awake or sleepy
His right cerebral hemisphere - controls the movement of the left side of the body
His frontal lobe - part of the brain that controls key functions relating memory, attention, and other roles
Treatment and therapies are extremely expensive. Insurance (my personal injury policy on car and medical) are denying claims and I have exhausted all financial means to fund the out-of-pocket expenses. Sadly, functional medicine is not currently covered by insurance in general. Thank you so much in advance for your support, whether it's a contribution or a prayer or a share. Grateful and thankful.
In February of this year, Bryce was rear-ended and suffered head and neck injuries. He is 17 years old and in his senior year of high school. He has not been able to drive or attend school much at all since the accident.
I have been battling insurance companies denying claims and pay out of pocket for his treatments. After seeking treatment at a couple traumatic brain injury clinics and not seeing any improvement due to the complexity of his injuries, we have finally found several providers who have given us hope for recovery.
Initially, his body was stuck in fight or flight mode for 6+ months with a resting heart rate of 120, elevated blood pressure and fully dilated eyes. In July, his body could not take it anymore and started shutting down. He was taken by ambulance to HCMC where they were unable to provide assistance. I was referred to a functional doctor and had a blood panel run immediately, only to discover his body was shutting down. We have on average 5-11 appointments a week, in addition to extreme diet restrictions and expensive daily supplements, Bryce is also seeing a functional neurologist and chiropractor for therapies to address his post-concussion symptoms.
Bryce's vision was impacted by injuries, he suffers light and sound sensitivity, has limited ability to multi-task, experiences daily pain in his eyes/ears, and is not able to be in overstimulating surroundings. He is often overwhelmed by the physical symptoms.
His injuries involve;
His brain stem - controls the flow of messages between the brain and the rest of the body, and it also controls basic body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and whether one is awake or sleepy
His right cerebral hemisphere - controls the movement of the left side of the body
His frontal lobe - part of the brain that controls key functions relating memory, attention, and other roles
Treatment and therapies are extremely expensive. Insurance (my personal injury policy on car and medical) are denying claims and I have exhausted all financial means to fund the out-of-pocket expenses. Sadly, functional medicine is not currently covered by insurance in general. Thank you so much in advance for your support, whether it's a contribution or a prayer or a share. Grateful and thankful.
Organizer
Denise Schroeder
Organizer
Minnetonka, MN
