<div>Hello friends and all,
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<div>On August 1st I went in for what should have been a normal oral surgery where my 4 wisdom teeth were removed. During the procedure I was given an IV sedation, which I reacted badly to during and after the event.
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<div>The following week I was overcome with nausea, and called the dentists, who said it was odd, and to seek urgent care. The urgent care said 'It's because of your teeth removal' and sent me home with some anti-nausea pills. 
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<div>When the sick feeling didn't go away, and my wife noticed a strange yellow tinge in my eyes, we went to our local ER to be seen. There I was given a few exams and sent home with a diagnosis of painless jaundice and mild transaminitis possibly caused by (what we know now) was ketamine in the IV sedation. The jaundice was caused by an excess of bilirubin in my liver.
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<div>After going home and following up for two weeks with my primary care doctor we found that my bilirubin level was steadily rising to concerning values, and my jaundice was getting only worse. Along with this my nausea and general weak feeling has also been persistent. With this my doctor sent me back to the ER on the 21st, where they did more tests but could basically help no further, and sent me home very quickly. 
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<div>Now, I have a MRI scan scheduled, should this scan come back normal i'll be sent for a liver biopsy. 
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<div>I'm giving a long backstory just to be fully honest and transparent! Through this whole ordeal I have been struggling to make ends meet. I am the sole earner for myself, my partner, and our pets. My wife, as some may know, was diagnosed with Graves Disease earlier this year, and despite trying has been unable to (safely) return to work, and isn't scheduled to try again until September. 
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<div>I have asked for help with the medical bills when my wife was sick, and though I feel strange asking again, here I am. I'm not sure how I'm going to make rent this month, or continue to buy basic things like groceries and my car insurance, and if anyone is able to help, I would be much appreciated. I also offer art commissions, but as I'm unable to do much other than lie in bed and wait for more tests, It would be a while before I could fulfill any. 
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<div>Thank you to anyone who's read so far! 
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<div>I appreciate even a share or a well-wish! I know I'm asking a lot, but we are doing our best, and i'm trying to go to work despite how ill I feel. I hope to have answers to my health issues soon!
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