Miracles for Mikaela
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As an all-state elite gymnast in high school (Perham, MN), I could not have imagined that eight years later I would need help brushing my teeth or even walking…
It all started in 2013 with debilitating joint and muscle pain, stiffness, and chronic inflammation that mirrored systemic lupus. I was seen by multiple doctors and the medicine prescribed never seemed to work, only causing my body more harm with side effects and ocular migraines. I continue to lose weight (causing me to be frail and worn) but am still fighting with all I have!
Recently, I found a team of functional medicine doctors who got to the root cause and could definitively give me a correct diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease.
With this new treatment, I have hope.
I am now starting on a new journey with Dr. Omar Morales, founder of Lyme Mexico Clinic. It is the first of its kind to put together personalized Lyme disease treatment approaches from all over the world. Their treatment methods have proven to be effective and are backed by scientific research and clinical reports, with highly successful results. Their intensive treatment will take approximately four weeks (maybe more, time will tell) for me to gain a better quality of life. I know I am in capable hands and am grateful for my doctors as I start this new plan.
My family and I need your help.
My husband and I have quickly learned that our insurance will not cover most of the critical aspects of my care. The financial costs we face are staggering, but we are strong and determined. I am a young mother of two boys and a short life span of sub-optimal quality simply will not do! Every step I’m taking on this health journey is for them; they need their mother. I have been told to expect a difficult and challenging treatment plan, but the doctors are optimistic that I could regain a better quality of life (no more showering in my socks because I can’t move or bend to take them off). Sometimes the pain is too great, but it is the smile on their faces that gets me through—I will not give up without a fight that will make them proud! And a shoutout to my wonderful husband, Andrew, I don’t know what I would do without you :)
We know God is going to use this situation to shine a light on others.
I am telling you my story because we need your help—to offset the cost of treatment and to help raise awareness of this disease. I know there are others out there that are suffering from Lyme disease and I hope that sharing my journey can give them the strength to go on and the hope to find a treatment that works for them.
Please help us fight.
Any donation is one step closer to us being able to afford this treatment and will go towards medical expenses, travel costs, and living expenses during our time in Mexico. If you cannot donate, please help share our story.
If you live in the Perham area, donations can also be made at:
United Community Bank
301 West Main St
Perham, MN 56573
218-346-5700
Make checks payable to: Mikaela Waldon
It all started in 2013 with debilitating joint and muscle pain, stiffness, and chronic inflammation that mirrored systemic lupus. I was seen by multiple doctors and the medicine prescribed never seemed to work, only causing my body more harm with side effects and ocular migraines. I continue to lose weight (causing me to be frail and worn) but am still fighting with all I have!
Recently, I found a team of functional medicine doctors who got to the root cause and could definitively give me a correct diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease.
With this new treatment, I have hope.
I am now starting on a new journey with Dr. Omar Morales, founder of Lyme Mexico Clinic. It is the first of its kind to put together personalized Lyme disease treatment approaches from all over the world. Their treatment methods have proven to be effective and are backed by scientific research and clinical reports, with highly successful results. Their intensive treatment will take approximately four weeks (maybe more, time will tell) for me to gain a better quality of life. I know I am in capable hands and am grateful for my doctors as I start this new plan.
My family and I need your help.
My husband and I have quickly learned that our insurance will not cover most of the critical aspects of my care. The financial costs we face are staggering, but we are strong and determined. I am a young mother of two boys and a short life span of sub-optimal quality simply will not do! Every step I’m taking on this health journey is for them; they need their mother. I have been told to expect a difficult and challenging treatment plan, but the doctors are optimistic that I could regain a better quality of life (no more showering in my socks because I can’t move or bend to take them off). Sometimes the pain is too great, but it is the smile on their faces that gets me through—I will not give up without a fight that will make them proud! And a shoutout to my wonderful husband, Andrew, I don’t know what I would do without you :)
We know God is going to use this situation to shine a light on others.
I am telling you my story because we need your help—to offset the cost of treatment and to help raise awareness of this disease. I know there are others out there that are suffering from Lyme disease and I hope that sharing my journey can give them the strength to go on and the hope to find a treatment that works for them.
Please help us fight.
Any donation is one step closer to us being able to afford this treatment and will go towards medical expenses, travel costs, and living expenses during our time in Mexico. If you cannot donate, please help share our story.
If you live in the Perham area, donations can also be made at:
United Community Bank
301 West Main St
Perham, MN 56573
218-346-5700
Make checks payable to: Mikaela Waldon
Fundraising team (3)
Sara Ulschmid
Organizer
Perham, MN
Mikaela Waldon
Beneficiary
Suzanne Eickschen
Team member
