PLEASE HELP & SHARE!

If I don't get this surgery I'll be paralyzed.

For the past year, I have been quietly enduring a physical struggle that has left me feeling extremely vulnerable. Embarrassed. My arms and shoulders have grown so weak that even simple tasks like rinsing my hair or putting on a shirt have become impossible without help., Lilian has to help me get undressed, put on my shirt, and even assist me in the shower because I simply can't do it alone. My arms have become so thin they look like pencils, and my shoulders resemble a skeleton. Have had x-rays, CT scans, MRI and seeing a spine specialist, my condition has only worsened. I am doing some physical therapy, but it relieves only a little of the symptoms, but it can't stop it. The reality is If I do not get decompression surgery soon, I face the frightening prospect of losing all use of my arms and ending up in a wheelchair. I'm grateful that my legs have not been affected yet.

Problem is I just do not have $15,000 for this saving surgery. The doctor and testing has recently costed over $2,000

Everyday activities have become a challenge. Eating is difficult because food falls off my fork, and even holding a bottle of water feels like lifting a heavy weight. My neck is constantly stiff, and pain radiates through my shoulders. While my legs are still functioning, my arms and hands are a constant struggle. One of the crushed nerves is now affecting my esophagus and my diaphragm to my lungs and night breathing is a problem.

If you look at me I seem ok. Lilian makes sure my shirts are covering my shoulders.

It takes me two hands to lift my freaking 1 litre bottle of water.

This is why I am turning to you for help. I'm reaching out for your support because I have exhausted all other options. Your help could make the difference between living with this disease until total paralysis or fixing it and stopping it. Thank you for considering my situation and for your kindness and caring. I'll be eternally grateful

I can eventually possibly get SSDI but I would be in wheelchair by then.

Processing Time: Expect the process to take anywhere from 6 months to over a year. Initial denials are common, so be prepared for a potential appeal process.

I don't think some of you realize how serious this is progressing. I got halfway across the fast food restaurant yesterday and Lilian had to run over and take the tray from me. My arms were giving way and the tray became too heavy.

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