My Medical Fund for Spinal Injury
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A year ago I suffered a severe spinal injury whilst picking up a very heavy bag. I have been very fit all of my life and for the most of it playing Rugby Union. But I knew that this was not just one of my old injuries acting up.
The next morning I couldn't get out of bed and this lasted a few days. I have a very high pain threshold but this crippled me out of a 10, I can sit on a 9 or 10 daily with only 2 to 3 hours of sleep.
After several X-Rays and visits to a fro to the Hospital and my local GP. We discovered a severe problem. I have 2 discs (L5 & L4) which are slipped with trapped nerves on top of that I have a Pars Defect (part of my disc missing).
All of which make me take over 36 high opioids & drugs per day. Living with excruciating high acute and chronic pain has been a massive struggle both physically and mentally. With Sciatica in my right leg with pain that feels like my flesh is burning and being eaten my flesh eating maggots. There are days that the pain is so high I can pass out making trips back and forth to the Hospital. The strain mentally dealing with this has made me accept my depression and to take medication so as not to harm myself or feel the heavy weight on my shoulders.
I have been visiting the Public Hospital due to finances for over a year now and we have exhausted all avenues thus far. I am overweight and to go any further with the Public System (I MUST LOSE WEIGHT!) if the Hospital will go any further to investigate the options of full surgery. The examination will consist of a 3 inch cut in my back open to clean up the Pars Defect and insert a bridge, all while moving the nerves so as not to paralyse me. Then to fuse the effected discs and hope for the best.
I am hoping to raise this money to help me with the constant medical bills and treatment. Also to help me visit some more specialists to relieve some of the pain i.e. Physiotherapist, Osteotherapist, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Masseuse, Personal Trainer and Gym Membership, Medications.
Funds will also be used to find a new rental accommodation and moving expenses 2 days before my examination in September.
I am married to a wonderful Woman and mother to my 2 Beautiful Girls Ella (7) & Abbie (4) as pictured. Michelle is my carer and with only 1 income which is limited due our daughter being a 5 day fortnight kindy student.
We live a very simple life but it would lovely to have funds to pay bills and enjoy the occasional treat or movie to take our mind off this part of our lives.
Please help me raise this money and more so I can attend to my needs and try to resume a semi-normal life. Please look into your heart and donate what you can and please share my story.
Many Thanks
Tim, Michelle, Ella and Abbie
The next morning I couldn't get out of bed and this lasted a few days. I have a very high pain threshold but this crippled me out of a 10, I can sit on a 9 or 10 daily with only 2 to 3 hours of sleep.
After several X-Rays and visits to a fro to the Hospital and my local GP. We discovered a severe problem. I have 2 discs (L5 & L4) which are slipped with trapped nerves on top of that I have a Pars Defect (part of my disc missing).
All of which make me take over 36 high opioids & drugs per day. Living with excruciating high acute and chronic pain has been a massive struggle both physically and mentally. With Sciatica in my right leg with pain that feels like my flesh is burning and being eaten my flesh eating maggots. There are days that the pain is so high I can pass out making trips back and forth to the Hospital. The strain mentally dealing with this has made me accept my depression and to take medication so as not to harm myself or feel the heavy weight on my shoulders.
I have been visiting the Public Hospital due to finances for over a year now and we have exhausted all avenues thus far. I am overweight and to go any further with the Public System (I MUST LOSE WEIGHT!) if the Hospital will go any further to investigate the options of full surgery. The examination will consist of a 3 inch cut in my back open to clean up the Pars Defect and insert a bridge, all while moving the nerves so as not to paralyse me. Then to fuse the effected discs and hope for the best.
I am hoping to raise this money to help me with the constant medical bills and treatment. Also to help me visit some more specialists to relieve some of the pain i.e. Physiotherapist, Osteotherapist, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Masseuse, Personal Trainer and Gym Membership, Medications.
Funds will also be used to find a new rental accommodation and moving expenses 2 days before my examination in September.
I am married to a wonderful Woman and mother to my 2 Beautiful Girls Ella (7) & Abbie (4) as pictured. Michelle is my carer and with only 1 income which is limited due our daughter being a 5 day fortnight kindy student.
We live a very simple life but it would lovely to have funds to pay bills and enjoy the occasional treat or movie to take our mind off this part of our lives.
Please help me raise this money and more so I can attend to my needs and try to resume a semi-normal life. Please look into your heart and donate what you can and please share my story.
Many Thanks
Tim, Michelle, Ella and Abbie
Organizer
Tim Fanning
Organizer
Oxley, QLD