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

Long story short, on July 13th I went to urgent care for back pain and the next thing I knew I was 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 until midday the 19th. 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. I’m still taking tests, having to see multiple specialists and do physical therapy and waiting on answers. they are most worried about neuropathy, an autoimmune condition and brain cancer. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was a little scared and really overwhelmed.

Im currently being taken care of by a friend, can’t drive or work. I’m not sure of my future but having some financial support could really take some of the burden off my shoulders so I can focus on healing. I have more bills than answers at this point and still don’t have all of my bills yet but the donations you make will be directly applied to:

I’m still seeing specialists and doing physical therapy and still unable to work but as I get bills taken care of, I’ve been removing them from this 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. 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 and he doesn’t seem to think I’m dealing with neuropathy. 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. 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 going to concerts, even working, I miss holding my dog, I miss crafting and going to the gym, I miss my friends, I miss gardening and having more autonomy and 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 for pain 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 but I hear it’s only a few months of heal time. 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 (months) and I’m worried about being able to afford my bills because my insurance just went up by $340 a month. Which means I now can’t afford to see specialists, buy my meds or pay for gas and groceries without your help.

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 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. 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. I do have some good hours or days mixed in but every day is really unpredictable.

Im really grateful for the help I’ve received and the future support, I can’t do this alone! It really does mean a lot to me!

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