Medical Fundraiser for Lisa Foxwell

23 years ago I was diagnosed with Dysautonomia which is a syndrome that affects you Autonomic Nervous System. Since my diagnosis I have undergone 28 major surgeries and over hundreds of minor surgeries. I spend a great deal of time admitted into the hospital sometimes for over a month at a time.

Common symptoms include:

an inability to stay upright
dizziness, vertigo, and fainting
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
chest pain
low blood pressure
problems with the gastrointestinal system
nausea
disturbances in the visual field
weakness
breathing difficulties
mood swings
anxiety
fatigueand intolerance to exercise
migraines
tremors
disrupted sleep pattern
frequent urination
Temperature Regulation Problems
concentration and memory problems
poor appetite
overactive senses, especially when exposed to noise and light
These can occur in a range of combinations.




The last 6 months my condition has progressed dramatically. I am now in pure autonomic failure. I have been unable to eat or drink and rely on TPN which is IV nutrition and extremely expensive. My insurance does not cover this. I am also responsible for 20% of all my medical bills. This has left a huge financial strain on us. I now have to have 2 more surgeries and have been in the hospital for quite sometime now. As hard as it is for me to ask my friends and family for help I am left no choice. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help, prayers, messages and phone calls. You help keep my spirits high and my will to fight strong.