Help Patrik Stay Afloat During a Medical & Financial Crisis

Help Patrik Stay Afloat During a Medical & Financial Crisis

(here’s a video compilation if you don’t have time to read my plea)

Hi, my name is Patrik AKA Patrik with a K AKA Patrik without a C. Writing this is incredibly hard for me—but if you’re here reading, I truly appreciate you taking the time.

The last few years have been filled with mounting health challenges, but things took a sharp turn after a recent surgery that left me with more complications and pain than I started with. Since then, I’ve been doing everything I can to stay afloat—working through pain, pushing my body beyond its limits, and trying to manage overwhelming medical and daily living expenses. But I’ve reached a point where I need help to keep going.

Why I’m Asking for Help

After years of unexplained pain and repeated injuries, I was recently diagnosed with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)—a connective tissue disorder that affects my joints, spine, and autonomic nervous system. This diagnosis came on top of my earlier diagnosis of Scheuermann’s Disease, a congenital spine disorder. My rheumatologist now suspects I may also have additional bone and joint complications and an autonomic nervous system disorder, which we’re currently investigating through ongoing testing.

I’m undergoing intensive physical therapy for multiple ligament injuries, spinal issues, and over a dozen herniated discs. Despite the pain, I’ve continued to deliver for DoorDash just to cover basic expenses—but it’s taken a toll. My body is worn down, the pain is getting worse, and I’m still just barely scraping by.

What Your Support Will Help With

Your donation will go directly toward:

• Rent & utilities – Keeping a roof over my head while I fight to get stable.

• Car repairs & maintenance – My vehicle is essential for medical appointments and DoorDash deliveries, but it’s in rough shape.

• Gas & insurance – Vital for transportation and safety.

• Medical expenses – Including treatments, care not covered by insurance, and essential items like orthopedic shoes that I’ve had to go without.

• Basic essentials – Clothing, hygiene, and items I’ve had to sacrifice for far too long.

Why It Matters

This isn’t easy for me to share. I’ve pulled away from many people out of shame—ashamed of my pain, of not being able to work like I used to, of having to ask for help. But I’m not giving up. I’m still here. I’m still trying. I just can’t do it alone right now.

If you’re in a position to help—whether through a donation or simply sharing this page—you’d be giving me the chance to breathe, to focus on healing, and to keep moving forward.

Thank you for seeing me in this vulnerable moment, and for being a part of my support system in whatever way you can.

With love and deep gratitude,

Patrik

If you’d like to reach out follow me thru one of my social medias.

P.S. here’s a silly video I put together with some older videos I’ve made in the past.