Help Alex Recover from TBI, and get medical treatment

Hey friends and family.

I have debated long and hard about whether or not to do a fundraiser. I have come to a point of financial distress that I don’t have much choice anymore. I am also still trying to sell equipment and jewelry; I feel bad getting something for nothing. I know it’s a tough time in the world and a lot of people need help.

In April of 2024, I had a serious injury occur at work. I was hit in the head by a heavy falling pipe. I was diagnosed with a TBI and then essentially post-concussion syndrome, whiplash, and a host of other neurological issues. Workers' comp has been long, complicated, and painful.

They stopped my disability pay in August, even though the last neurologist I was sent to recommended I not work or lift over five pounds, rest, and begin three types of physical therapy. I am not supposed to be around loud or bright environments, which you can imagine would make work a challenge. Workers' comp denied me the therapy, the steroids the doctor wanted, disability pay, and continued appointments because the original referring neurologist, the one of their choosing, said I could return to work even though she referred me to a concussion specialist, admitting she couldn’t do more for me.

I paid for the steroids myself, and after they scolded me for accepting the treatment after they said no. I can’t afford the therapies. It has to be in Louisiana, as that is the closest certified person for the special type of speech and other types of therapy the doctor recommended. He will continue to see me with my personal insurance, which I do not have; I am on Medicaid. I can’t afford insurance or anything else. MS Medicaid denied coverage for the neurologist.

I just want to get help and get better. At this point, I still can’t lift, I can’t work for long hours without confusion. I get overstimulated and have extreme pain often. The steroids helped for the time I was on them. I feel I am going to have to change careers, which has been heartbreaking. I also have a long road ahead of me legally and medically.

If you can help me and Theo get through this time, I would be so beyond grateful. And I promise to pay it forward or pay it back should compensation come around.

I never thought a head injury would be the thing to stop my career. I continued after becoming a single mom, COVID, taking care of my mom, and many other hurdles. But I just can’t push myself anymore. My brain and my neck are begging me to rest and take the pressure off. I have been struggling very hard for many months and in extreme pain. I try every day to be happy and present for Theo. I am at a loss. I have been doing my best to decrease my monthly expenses, pay for medical costs as I can, and leaned hard on my immediate family.

I would really like to use this money to get my bank account back in good standing, get to see my neurologist, and cover myself until progress on my case is made. If you can do anything, I would be so grateful. Thank you for reading.