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The struggles have been extreme this year for my poor daughter Lisa. She went from being extremely active and healthy to no longer being able to walk on her own for more than 20 steps.
One morning she woke up normal and within an hour we rushed her to the emergency. We thought she was having a stoke. Unable to speak without stuttering, unable to walk because of extreme shakes, ringing in her ears and has severe light sensitivity which causes Photophobia. After an abundance of blood work, many CT scans, MRI testing for Stroke, Lyme, Parkinsons, MS to name a few...all coming back negative. She has spent many hours in the ER, has seen a Neurologist, ear specialist, spinal specialist, chiropractor, psychiatrist all hoping that someone can figure out what is happening within body. She has been unable to work since Aug of 2017. The only thing that the Dr's have come up with is that she is stressed and requires counselling. Her symptoms have only progressed in the last year. She is no longer able to walk without help, has to use a mobility scooter to get around. Sun glasses are required at all times, indoors and out. Shopping is out of the question as the lights amplify all of her symptoms. Many naps are required throughout the day due to extreme exhaustion. Without them...she is unable to think or communicate. Her body and brain essentially become paralyzed.
After much research, we have come to the conclusion that she has Lyme Disease. Because Canada's testing policy only does a few types of Lyme many Canadians are deemed "stressed or depressed" and are told that their condition is unknown and they cannot help you. Many Canadians are now flocking to the States for diagnosis and treatment. This is where we need your help. She has already seen a Naturopath that has told her that all signs that she is presenting are in fact Lyme. She has begun the herbal process of the treatment which is currently costing $400 USD per month. These meds are ordered from the Naturopath for her from the States. She has also been placed on a strict diet consisting of only Organic Fruits and Vegetables and organic grass fed protein. No CARBS, No CAFFEINE, No ALCOHOL, No DAIRY, No SUGAR!! This is all in an attempt to starve the Lyme within her body. We have seen some improvement with her symptoms but the Naturopath has strongly encouraged her to proceed to the States for the Antibiotic treatment required to combat Lyme. The Consult fee alone to visit the Dr. in New York is $900 USD. She will then have to pay for her Antibiotics, monthly skype consult with the Dr for $400, if needed, she can call her Dr. for a small fee of $200 per 15 min time slot! She will be required to pay for Canadian blood work every 6 wks, because Canada WILL NOT support a US diagnosis, to ensure her organs have not begun to fail. She has been told that she will need 5 mins daily treatment with an infrared Sauna in order to detox her system. This alone will cost $4500 CND. She will have to have her home tested for Black Mold to ensure that she is not introducing further toxins into her respiratory system. Cost for this testing is $500 for initial testing...to test each room thereafter is another $100 per room. A Burkey water system will have to be installed in order to ensure that her drinking and bathing water also is not contaminated with toxins.
As you can see...this can all add up quickly. She is now unemployed and unable to finance this large sum of money for medical treatment. Her husband has been working as much overtime as he can to help keep the roof over their heads. When her husband is at work, she spends her time here so that I can all help her with her day to day tasks. This also allows her to be able to get all of the rest that she requires while I take care of her two children.
Please share this with your friends and family. Lyme disease is spreading quickly, awareness is required. The number of cases of Lyme within the US and Canada alone are over 400,000 and rising!!!
Any monetary donation that you can provide is greatly appreciated.
http://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/m_episodes/ticked-off-the-mystery-of-lyme-disease
https://www.facebook.com/drrichardhorowitz/videos/1708381329250658/
Lisa's Symptoms in her words:
*Difficulty remembering words or getting words out
*Difficulty writing - hand shakes then hands stops working.
*Loss of function in all limbs - full body Tremors
*Stuttering
*Loss of concentration -Brain fog
*Sensitivity to light brings on Photophobia, pins n needles or tingling to roof of mouth and front of face, stuttering and loss of words, concentration, weakness in limbs
*Difficulty writing
*Difficulty walking - cannot walk more than 20 steps without legs and body tremors then legs stop working
*Hear a lot (10-20 times a day) a releasing of fluids in my upper neck where it meets the head
*Extreme exhaustion - take 1-5 naps a day and when awake still tired and laying resting
*Cannot take in what people are saying to me. I can hear them but cannot process or concentrate on what they are saying
*Skin sensitivity - ear sensitivity
*Ringing in ears 24 hours a day
*Pressure and mild pain behind eyes / eyebrows and upper forehead
*Pain in neck, ribs, arms, hands, feet and upper thighs
*Shortness of breath
*Difficulty with tv, computers and cell phones they will make ringing in ears and brain fog worst and cause extreme tiredness
* Hands and Feet usually cold
*Constipated
One morning she woke up normal and within an hour we rushed her to the emergency. We thought she was having a stoke. Unable to speak without stuttering, unable to walk because of extreme shakes, ringing in her ears and has severe light sensitivity which causes Photophobia. After an abundance of blood work, many CT scans, MRI testing for Stroke, Lyme, Parkinsons, MS to name a few...all coming back negative. She has spent many hours in the ER, has seen a Neurologist, ear specialist, spinal specialist, chiropractor, psychiatrist all hoping that someone can figure out what is happening within body. She has been unable to work since Aug of 2017. The only thing that the Dr's have come up with is that she is stressed and requires counselling. Her symptoms have only progressed in the last year. She is no longer able to walk without help, has to use a mobility scooter to get around. Sun glasses are required at all times, indoors and out. Shopping is out of the question as the lights amplify all of her symptoms. Many naps are required throughout the day due to extreme exhaustion. Without them...she is unable to think or communicate. Her body and brain essentially become paralyzed.
After much research, we have come to the conclusion that she has Lyme Disease. Because Canada's testing policy only does a few types of Lyme many Canadians are deemed "stressed or depressed" and are told that their condition is unknown and they cannot help you. Many Canadians are now flocking to the States for diagnosis and treatment. This is where we need your help. She has already seen a Naturopath that has told her that all signs that she is presenting are in fact Lyme. She has begun the herbal process of the treatment which is currently costing $400 USD per month. These meds are ordered from the Naturopath for her from the States. She has also been placed on a strict diet consisting of only Organic Fruits and Vegetables and organic grass fed protein. No CARBS, No CAFFEINE, No ALCOHOL, No DAIRY, No SUGAR!! This is all in an attempt to starve the Lyme within her body. We have seen some improvement with her symptoms but the Naturopath has strongly encouraged her to proceed to the States for the Antibiotic treatment required to combat Lyme. The Consult fee alone to visit the Dr. in New York is $900 USD. She will then have to pay for her Antibiotics, monthly skype consult with the Dr for $400, if needed, she can call her Dr. for a small fee of $200 per 15 min time slot! She will be required to pay for Canadian blood work every 6 wks, because Canada WILL NOT support a US diagnosis, to ensure her organs have not begun to fail. She has been told that she will need 5 mins daily treatment with an infrared Sauna in order to detox her system. This alone will cost $4500 CND. She will have to have her home tested for Black Mold to ensure that she is not introducing further toxins into her respiratory system. Cost for this testing is $500 for initial testing...to test each room thereafter is another $100 per room. A Burkey water system will have to be installed in order to ensure that her drinking and bathing water also is not contaminated with toxins.
As you can see...this can all add up quickly. She is now unemployed and unable to finance this large sum of money for medical treatment. Her husband has been working as much overtime as he can to help keep the roof over their heads. When her husband is at work, she spends her time here so that I can all help her with her day to day tasks. This also allows her to be able to get all of the rest that she requires while I take care of her two children.
Please share this with your friends and family. Lyme disease is spreading quickly, awareness is required. The number of cases of Lyme within the US and Canada alone are over 400,000 and rising!!!
Any monetary donation that you can provide is greatly appreciated.
http://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/m_episodes/ticked-off-the-mystery-of-lyme-disease
https://www.facebook.com/drrichardhorowitz/videos/1708381329250658/
Lisa's Symptoms in her words:
*Difficulty remembering words or getting words out
*Difficulty writing - hand shakes then hands stops working.
*Loss of function in all limbs - full body Tremors
*Stuttering
*Loss of concentration -Brain fog
*Sensitivity to light brings on Photophobia, pins n needles or tingling to roof of mouth and front of face, stuttering and loss of words, concentration, weakness in limbs
*Difficulty writing
*Difficulty walking - cannot walk more than 20 steps without legs and body tremors then legs stop working
*Hear a lot (10-20 times a day) a releasing of fluids in my upper neck where it meets the head
*Extreme exhaustion - take 1-5 naps a day and when awake still tired and laying resting
*Cannot take in what people are saying to me. I can hear them but cannot process or concentrate on what they are saying
*Skin sensitivity - ear sensitivity
*Ringing in ears 24 hours a day
*Pressure and mild pain behind eyes / eyebrows and upper forehead
*Pain in neck, ribs, arms, hands, feet and upper thighs
*Shortness of breath
*Difficulty with tv, computers and cell phones they will make ringing in ears and brain fog worst and cause extreme tiredness
* Hands and Feet usually cold
*Constipated