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For those of you that do not already know me, my name is Jenna Semans. I have recently undergone a big change in my life, and not by choice. I was very recently diagnosed with epilepsy. I suffer from tonic-clonic seizures (nocturnal seizures.) These seizures come while I am sleeping, and though I cannot remember them happening, I still suffer from the aftermath. My muscles and body have terrible aches, my energy is so low that I'll sleep for very long periods of time, and I always end up biting and injuring my tongue during every seizure.
Unfortunately, I also suffer from depression and anxiety, and the anticonvulsant medication tends to make the depression far worse. I have future appointments to discuss the tests we have done to date, and to talk about alternative medications, and the cause of my seizures are still being determined. I am currently working full-time to try and make enough money to live, but it can be tough sometimes. I work on the phone and I have had to miss quite a bit of work due to seizures causing so much strain on my body, and an injured tongue makes my job difficult. My employer is touch and go about whether or not they'll work with me regarding the frequent absences, and I am afraid I will not be able to pay my medical bills and continue my treatment.
Any funds will go toward paying off approximately $2000 worth of debt I have accrued from the first seizure/visit to the ER, ambulance ride, EEG, and MRI, in addition to other gofundme processing fees and doctor follow up visits as well as loss of wages brought on by the episodes which would account for the other 2000
Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and thank you so much to those of you that are able to help me.
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Jenna Semans
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Hoffman Estates, IL