Justin's MS medical costs

Well, due to popular and overwhelming demand, I am swallowing my pride and asking for help. As many of you know, in August of this year (2022) I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). My first round of diagnostics (seemingly endless MRI's, bloodwork, specialist visits, etc) was extremely expensive, and I'm still paying them off with more big bills on the horizon.

My symptoms have calmed down for the time being and the months-long MS flare-up that led to the diagnosis has regressed. I'm getting by (I'm not in medical debt yet, so I'm missing out on the American dream), but I think it's time I ask for some assistance. I will be starting antibody infusion treatments in January to help keep symptoms and flare-ups to a minimum, but my costs are going to remain at least as high going forward.

Any funds from this will go into a bank account that basically just sends Kaiser a bunch of money. I appreciate you all, and I love you all, and thank you for any contributions you make. The fundraising target is set as enough to pay off my outstanding bills and cover the next few months of treatment/imaging until (hopefully) things calm down and I and my care team can get into a routine.

If you'd like to skip the middle man and donate directly to me, my Venmo is @Justin-VanDeVanter

It's not easy for me to ask for help in this way, so thank you all again for the support and encouragement. I'll keep everyone posted in the new year as I move into the next phase of my MS adventure.