Help me get painfree through gold treatment

Hello, I'm Jo - a visual artist from Denmark. My journey with arthritis began at the age of five when I was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. To deal with the pain, I picked up a paint brush and never let go. While I managed my symptoms with conventional medicine until my 20s, osteoarthritis became a new challenge in my late 20s.

At 28, I faced the recommendation for a hip replacement after another hip surgery escalated my osteoarthritis. However, I decided against it because it is advised to wait until I am above 40 years old. The struggle persisted, and after countless nights of pain, physical therapy and research, I stumbled upon a doctor offering a unique solution - a gold treatment. This method leverages gold's anti-inflammatory effects to reduce pain-causing substances in the treated area. Sadly it is not supported by the public health care system, even though it is very effective and works on 80% of patients.

Last year, I spend all my savings getting my first gold treatment which brought instant and remarkable relief, allowing me to regain functionality in my hip and significantly improve my life. It felt like a miracle!

Now, at 34, I face new, even bigger challenges with osteoarthritis in my lower back and si joint, impacting my ability to walk, stand and engage in daily activities. Despite my age, the impact is significant.

I am currently raising funds for a second gold treatment to address the pain in my back and si joint. This treatment will give me a pain-free life, enabling me to walk and move like others. Living with this medical condition has made it challenging for me to make a living, as physical limitations restrict my ability to work and walk.

The treatment cost 10.000 kr and thanks to you, I have currently raised more than 30% of the total.

Your support, no matter how small, can make a huge difference in my journey to a pain-free life. I am genuinely grateful for any help you can provide.

If you don't like donating money, please consider commissioning a work of art from me to help me afford the treatment. You can see more of my work of art here: www.johannelykke.com

Thank you so much for considering and supporting me on this challenging but hopeful path.

With love,

Johanne Lykke