Lynn's Mayo Clinic Visit

First, I must say how much I dislike having to ask people for money however since November 2014 I have been unable to work.  In November I had a fusion surgery done on my lower back, shortly after I started to have neurological issues.  Right before Christmas my legs began to weaken and it was thought that I had a stroke, after 2 brain MRI's it was determined I had not.  Since then I have deteriorated rapidly, as I can only walk with a cane and bilateral braces.  A wheel chair is necessary for longer periods of time.  My arms have also lost their strength to the point where I need to use both hands to hold something as light as a coffee cup.  My motor skills are affected in that I can't use my upper and lower limbs at the same time.  My speech and short term memory have also been affected.  Aside from weakness and loss of strength I am starting to experience a significant amont of pain as well. 

I have seen four specialists, Neurology, Rheumatology, Neurophysiology, and Orthopedic Spine.  After many tests and a three week inpatient stay these specialists have been unable to define and diagnose what is wrong with me.  In their eyes I am in evaluation only phase and my level of function is the best it can be per them.  However I know this is not the best "me" because as recently as a year ago I was a high functioning woman, working two jobs, and participating in all types of activities (running, biking, etc).  

Due to not having a diagnoses, I am not receiving treatment, without treatment I am just getting worse.  I have been referred to and accepted by Mayo Clinic- Rochester, Minnesota (the #1 neurological hospital in the country), however I have to pay for the trip out of pocket.  With not working and having many unpaid medical bills it will be very difficult to make this trip without help.

Since I cannot drive, my daughter will be taking unpaid days from work to transport me to the facility.  Mayo Clinic has told me it will be 5-7 business days to complete all testing, therefore I will need to pay to stay in a hotel on top of travel and food expenses throughout my stay.

Any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated, because I would really like to get back to some sense of normalcy.  My appointment is September  29th (as they gave me a priority appointment).  Thank you in advance to everyone!!