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Support needed for monthly bills while out of work

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First off let me say this is an extremely difficult thing for me to do but I feel like I’m running out of options and need some help. I understand money is tight for all right now and if you cannot donate please feel free to share this page. It’s greatly appreciated!

I have landed myself in a very difficult situation where I have been unable to work full time right now due to medical complications with Ménière’s disease. I have currently been in a severe flare up that is now into week 6. I have had many flares up with menieres since being diagnosed back in 2013 and never have I had one that has been this severe or last this long. I have been to ER 3 times (twice by ambulance), started a 3rd round of steroids and most recently visited an ENT Dr that prescribed me a diuretic medication. That medication has caused me to have more dizziness episodes and also has increased my heart rate significantly when just standing up. I was instructed to stop the medication and I have since stopped taking it. I was told the medication could stay in my system for 3-4 days and the side effects could continue for those days. It has continued and ended up causing another trip to ER in ambulance because my heart rate jumped to the 140’s while resting. It was another scary experience for me. While at the ER, they monitored my heart and my heart checked out ok, thankfully. They do believe the elevated heart rate is due to the diuretic medication I was on and want me to rest and see if they subside after a few days. This has become very depressing for me as I am very independent and have had to rely on lots of help from my family and friends.

Throughout this 6 weeks, I have had some slight signs of improvements, but also many setbacks. I have been lucky enough to make some money through my Etsy shop but it is not enough to cover my monthly bill expenses and because of the medication side effects, I have chosen to put my Etsy shop on vacation while I get through this. I have another appointment scheduled with an ENT dr at the end of July and also have a referral placed to start Vestibular therapy.

I am asking for a little help to get my bills paid so I don’t lose my home. I never in a million years thought I’d be one to make an account like this asking people for help to support me financially and it’s very hard for me. Any money that is made through here will be only for my rent, food and monthly bills and is greatly appreciated.

I am trying to remain positive to get through this tough time, but it’s been so difficult. I didn’t think this flare would last as long as it has or be this severe. I have done everything that has been recommended of me to help stop this flare and some small signs of hope to be let down with another setback. It’s taking a toll on my mental health because I just want nothing more than to feel better again.

I truly appreciate all of the support I have received during this difficult time. ❤️ Thank you all!

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Kathryn Martin
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Saco, ME

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