
Help with expenses while Anna recovers
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My name is Anna. Around the middle of March, I developed severe upper back pain. When the pain failed to improve with medication, rest and physical therapy, my doctor ordered an MRI which revealed a ruptured disc in my thoracic spine putting pressure on my spinal cord. I saw a neurosurgeon and was relieved to learn that I would most likely not need surgery. However, the recovery period will be weeks or even months. The pain is currently severe any time I sit or stand upright, so I have been confined to a recliner for most of my waking hours.
Between medical equipment, diagnostic tests, prescriptions, copays, and office equipment enabling me to work from my recliner, our expenses related to my condition have already surpassed $900, with more expenses anticipated. I also lost approximately $1000 of income during the time I was unable to work. I have resumed work but on a limited schedule, so there will continue to be some shortfall. We anticipate a need of approximately $3000 to keep our budget on track.
Any amount will help! Whether it's $40 for a physical therapy session, $20 for pizza, $15 for a medical copay, or even $5 for a gallon of milk, we appreciate anything you may be able to contribute!
Thank you!
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Anna Benner-Hellmann
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Waynesboro, PA