I never imagined I'd be writing this but here I AM... my name is Brian Crane
I’ve been battling chronic neurological Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), and several other viruses...each a major challenge on its own, but together they’ve completely upended my life. Although my illness is invisible to most, the struggle has been overwhelming. For years, I’ve been forced to slow down, isolate, and withdraw from life simply to survive the intense and constantly changing symptoms. These illnesses have deeply affected my nervous system, my immune system, and my energy. Every day is a struggle, feeling very forgetful and making a lot of mistakes with fatigue, brain fog, nerve pain, insomnia, migraines,severe light sensitivity, balance issues at times, and unpredictable symptoms.
To make things harder, I’ve also been going through a draining 3-year-long divorce, which has left me emotionally and financially depleted. Legal costs, housing instability, and the stress of starting over while sick have pushed me to the edge.
Despite all this, I’m still fighting. Hoping to finally obtain the treatment I've needed for years now with the best Doctors and patient advice from people who have had success with difficult cases like mine. Following the right medical protocols with the right doctor is key —but I need help.
How This All Started
About ten years ago, while living in Northern and Southern California, I began experiencing migraines, joint pain, gastrointestinal issues, skin problems, and crushing fatigue. I had no idea why. After over a year of confusion, we discovered that our building had black mold, which forced everyone to move out and ultimately led to the building being torn down.After several misdiagnoses and specialists, I finally found a Lyme-literate doctor — Dr. Todd Maderis in Marin County, CA — who correctly diagnosed me with:
Chronic Neurological Lyme Disease
Babesia and Bartonella co-infections
Chronic Epstein–Barr (EBV)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Multiple chronic viruses
CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome)
Mold Toxicity
The Mold Toxicity alone is difficult to diagnose or treat and can affect every aspect of your life. Add in the Chronic Lyme and other tick-borne co-infections, and multiple chronic viruses it is a life altering, life threatening battle no person should have to go through. Until one understands how incredibly complex Chronic Lyme is, they cannot imagine how it adversely affects every organ system in the body, mainly the brain affecting the central nervous system.If you know me you know I was a very active person prior to my illnesses. I played tennis, worked out, loved hiking in Marin county and traveling. Prior to my symptoms starting, I was living and working in San Francisco ca. I tried hard to push through but symptoms affected my ability to work and I continued to suffer a medical decline despite medication, as well as physical therapy, acupuncture, strict nutrition regimens and other mainstream therapies. My symptoms progressed to include not only pain and fatigue, but visual changes, headaches, and vertigo. Brain inflammation has led to forgetfulness/brain fog and challenges with memory and concentration leaving me unable to work. I unfortunately have to rely heavily on my older mother who thankfully is healthy but it has been highly stressful and overwhelming for her as well. Finding a Lyme Literate Doctors as well as one who is familiar with treating Mold Toxicity and chronic viruses is challenging.
Prior to COVID I moved from California back to Kansas City during the collapse of my partner’s business and the breakdown of our marriage. I faced enormous stress, which led to me developing shingles further complicating my already fragile health. These factors has doubled the stress in recent years.
Where I Am Now
I recently came across some great doctors in KC. Medicine tends to be more progressive in California but fortunately I was able to recently find a cutting edge clinic with great Doctors in Kc called In2great Functional and Integrative Health. Doctors Corey and Eli priest have put together a detailed plan with a lot effort and attention specifically for me. They have the advanced treatments and therapies you usually have to travel for in a bigger city. They plan on having me do treatments that include intravenous SOT (Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy), Ozone therapy called EBOO , peptides, daily medications and supplements. SOT Therapy is a process administered to your blood with the goal of stimulating the immune system and eradicating the Lyme bacteria and viruses.
In addition to my team of doctors I was also very fortunate to across the wonderful Kerri Kasem and her story of her battle beating Chronic Lyme. She has had success and riding herself of Lyme and is a great support. She has helped point me in the right direction to what really works. I highly recommend watching her story which I've have included below. She has recently opened a clinic (Brigo Magnetics) in clear water California that also has several great supportive treatments that are part of my plan to lock in a full and complete recovery.
Why I Need Help
Chronic Lyme Disease is not recognized by the CDC and the majority of the care that I need to undergo is not covered by insurance. This being the case has made it so that I've only been able to do partial therapies/treatments in the past..never being able to do the full recommended amount of treatment or for a long enough time needed to obtain a full result. Obtaining ideal therapies like SOT's and EBOO Ozone are 3k a pop. I will be needing a good amount of both not counting labs,Dr appointments, and other therapies. I have incurred very significant expenses medically and with the continuing nightmare of a divorce its been impossible to get proper medical treatment. Your support would relieve the burden that my care has placed on Mom Sara and to support my continued treatment . To help you understand why his care is not covered, I encourage you to watch The Quiet Epidemic. This documentary can be found on Apple TV or Amazon Prime Video and is eye-opening.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
My goal is full remission — to reclaim the life I lost many years ago. Funds raised will go toward current and future treatments, including:
SOT therapy (Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy)
Peptides
EBOO Ozone therapy
Stem cell therapy
Biomagnetics Therapy
Kaqun Oxygen Therapy
Lab work
Medications and supplements
Other doctor-recommended procedures
This GoFundMe was not created easily and has taken a long time for me. Not wanting to ask for help and my pride has made it challenging to complete. It is very hard for me to concentrate, think and remember what to write. It is very difficult for me to use screens with significant light sensitivity. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I"m hoping the generosity of the community can make a profound difference in my life. Your help will make it possible to finally fully recover so I can take care of my mother and be there for her the way she has been there for me and my sweet doggie peanut! Please consider donating to help me regain my life. No donation is too small. Anything you can give whether $5 or $500 makes a real difference, your generosity will be appreciated immensely. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing my story so that more might be moved to help support me in my time of need.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
— Brian Crane
Want to learn more?
Dr. Corey & Eli Priest In2GREAT Functional and Integrative Health
6806 W 83rd St, Overland Park, KS 66204(913) [phone redacted]
Kerri Kasem Brigo Magnetics
Phone: [phone redacted]Email : [email redacted] (Please write email directly)Biomagnetics Therapy – Don & Marie: (951) [phone redacted]
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