Humbling to have to ask but I need y’all’s help!

Long story short, I went to urgent care for shoulder pain and the next thing I knew I was blacking out and in the ER and then rushed to a larger oncology hospital. They did countless tests trying to determine what was happening and I was there for four days. They found multiple herniated discs and pinched nerves, which affected the use of my dominant arm, leaving me unable to use it but it didn’t explain the amount of pain I’m in. At that’s point, they were most worried about neuropathy, MS and brain cancer. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was a little scared and really overwhelmed.

for months a close friend was taking care or me and my dog as I couldn’t lift myself out of bed or get dressed alone. I’m not sure of my future since I’m unable to work but having some financial support could really take some of the burden off so I can focus on healing. Im still doing tests and trying to figure things out and the donations you make will be directly applied to:

As I get bills taken care of, I’ve been removing them from that list.

8/16 update: I still can’t drive or work but my pain levels are more manageable and I’m now able to sleep through the night, thanks to medication. I can now hold up to 5lbs with my right hand and I’m gaining more movement with my arm! I developed a large growth on my collarbone that hurts randomly and I can feel/hear clicking under it. Also, I start physical therapy next week!

9/25 update: The growth on my collarbone has gone down a lot and doesn’t click anymore but it still hurts. I can raise my arm a little higher and can now lift 8lbs with my dominant hand, thanks to physical therapy! I’m able to drive a little but I’m working around pain medication bc they make me tired and I have slower reactions so I’m still not doing a lot of that yet. I’ve seen the neurologist but he has no answers yet. I got to see the Rheumatologist and he did more blood work and X-rays and I’m waiting to hear back about the results of that but he informed me he doesn’t think I have RA. I’ve also done more shoulder MRIs, a whole blood work panel and some medicine changes so they are trying to figure this all out but I still have no real answers yet but I’m crossing my fingers.

10/13 update: Got results from one of the MRIs and found out I have a tear in my shoulder (in the labrum) and am waiting to hear back about seeing another specialist for that. This week I also go in to see the neurosurgeon to hopefully get another MRI for the tumor they found in my brain. Everything else remains the same, can still only lift 8lbs and limited driving, still have a weird growth that nobody can explain, still can’t pick up my own dog or take care of myself. I miss laughing without pain.

10/23- I saw an orthopedic surgeon about the tear in my labrum and he did more X-rays and found an issue with my ac joint as well. He gave me a shot in my shoulder and If I’m not healed in 6 weeks, he wants to do surgery. I also saw the neurosurgeon and they sent me for more X-rays. He officially ruled out MS and said that he didn’t think I was dealing with brain cancer either! He thinks I’ve either got a birth defect or a tumor and that it’s possible I may have seizures. He mentioned wanting more tests and for me to see a pain specialist.

12/31- Happy New Year’s Eve y’all! My shoulder is not healed,I’m still waiting to find out when I’m having shoulder surgery. I’ll have to do physical therapy again when it’s all over though. About to see a pain specialist for more tests and pain management. Also, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis. I’m about to start new meds for that, apparently it takes a while for them to work. Cross your fingers for me!

1/20/2026: I have shoulder surgery in ten days! Glad to have a plan of attack so I can begin my healing journey! It’s not a super quick heal and I’m worried about being able to afford my bills because my insurance just went up to $475 a month. Things are about to get harder.

4/26/2026- Currently in physical therapy for my shoulder and have gained range of motion but can’t lift or carry things with my right arm that’s more than 5lbs. I’ve seen a pain management specialist, a neck doctor and a foot doctor multiple times since my last update. I’ve received a shot in my c-spine which didn’t seem to do anything. I’ve had two reactions to medications that I ended up having to go to the doctor for. Neck doctor is trying to determine the next route for me, either more shots, spinal fusion or just deal with it. Still waiting on more MRIs and emg testing though. Got put on a weekly RA medication that left me bed ridden for three days a week and so nauseous the rest of the week that I had to pace my movements and after a month of dealing with that each week, it got changed. Something makes me lightheaded and dizzy randomly but it comes and goes. I’m not able to sleep anymore and I lay awake at night and I’ve had a couple of nights where I wake up to my body moving on its own and my head feels super weird. Im waiting to see another neurologist to figure out if I’m having seizures bc the neurologist I see already, only works with neuromuscular disorders apparently. My past TMS treatments have worn off and now I’m having panic attacks and dealing with depression again. Honestly,more than anything, the fatigue I feel in my body is the worst part of all of this. The fatigue I have is layered by different issues and the brain fog it comes with is unreal. Sometimes I have to lay in bed after a phone call or making myself something to eat or checking the mail and it’s really frustrating but it would be even harder if I wasn’t blessed by yalls love and support.

7-18-2026: update time! Ended up in the ER because I had a fever, rash and felt like I had the flu or something and they did a bunch of tests and gave me IV and think I had a virus or issues from my meds or both. I’m now immunocompromised, which is lame. I’ve had emg test on my right arm and there’s no nerve damage but something is irritating the nerve every now and then so my finger goes randomly numb still. The emg in my feet found no nerve damage but I’m being treated for small fiber neuropathy bc he thinks that’s what I’m dealing with. The shot in my neck made my herniated disc shrink so I just have the mild and moderate stenosis now, which is good news. I can now lift 15 pounds for up to two hours a day too! Thanks to physical therapy twice a week. Did the eeg test to figure out if I’m having seizures and the test came back negative for epilepsy but found that my brain slows down for seconds at a time randomly? That neurologist wants to a sleep study in hopes to have proof of what he thinks is happening which is seizure like episodes from something called functional neurological disorder. I’m waiting to hear about the price for that. My therapist wants me to do TMS again to help level out depression and anxiety to try to lessen the emotional burden and I’m waiting for the price on that as well. Next month I’m finally getting in to see a neuropsychologist for an assessment to figure out the functioning of my brain due to neurodivergence, the brain legion, ptsd, depression, anxiety, brain fog, memory issues and the tbi that left me with post concussion syndrome. The Rheumatoid Arthritis and the medication are the most frustrating part of all of this for me. I didn’t realize how systematic it was and how fatigued it was going to make me or that it would be effecting my ability to regulate my temperature, focus and also making me immunocompromised. Starting to realize that my life is permanently changing in ways that will negatively affect me forever. I’m still here though and I’m trying my best to navigate this and i appreciate y’all.

Im really grateful for the help I’ve received and the future support, I can’t do this alone! It means the world to me to know I’m not alone.

I could really use your support! Anything at all helps, thank you!