
Support Blaze's Journey to Lyme Diagnosis
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My dear friend, Blaze, needs help raising funds for accurate Lyme testing and the subsequent treatment. She has been through a health rollercoaster similar to many Lyme patients.
Here is her journey in her own words:
Hello, my name is Blaze, and I am reaching out to my community near and far for support. I am seeking comprehensive testing for Lyme disease to find the answers I desperately need to regain my health.
For a long time, I have felt unwell, but my life didn't truly come to a standstill until a work-related back injury forced me to take a year-long disability leave. I recently returned to work, but am only able to manage part-time. It has been incredibly difficult to manage due to persistent pain, brain fog, and sheer exhaustion. This means I have to rely on food stamps and manage with very limited resources.
My story: At the age of 14, I remember an awful tick bite that I dismissed at the time. Shortly after, I developed asthma, chronic migraines, anxiety, and brain fog. At 17, a torn ACL ended my soccer career, which was my deepest passion then. The injury led me to question my identity and left me in chronic pain. Unfortunately, I didn't heal as quickly as expected, and I spiraled into a major depression after my surgery. Before reaching adulthood, I attempted to take my own life, feeling a lack of purpose and no desire to live.
Through years of dedicated work on my mental health, I have come to truly love life and am passionate about our Earth. Initially, my symptoms seemed purely mental, but I noticed a rapid decline in my physical health when I stopped taking antidepressants three years ago.
Today, I struggle with chronic pain, brain fog, difficulty walking, digestive issues, anxiety, depression, and more. I am currently in a program that offers a solution for Lyme disease: bee venom therapy (BVT). This remarkable treatment can be highly effective if done correctly. However, before I begin, I need to identify the specific infections I'm dealing with.
I can't help but feel that possible Lyme disease has played a significant role in my mental health journey. After fighting so hard to overcome my mental challenges, I now face physical ones that make daily life a struggle.
By supporting me, you will help me take the first crucial steps towards a brighter future. I have many dreams and aspirations and refuse to let Lyme disease take center stage. Your generous contributions will enable me to pursue testing, which is the first step toward healing. I don't want to guess anymore—I need a clear diagnosis to move forward.
Treatment for Lyme is expensive and includes addressing my B12 deficiency, undergoing minor surgeries, changing my living environment due to mold, and eventually beginning Bee Venom Therapy. BVT is known for its antibacterial and antiparasitic properties and is considered a viable option for treating Lyme. Under proper care and treatment, BVT can eradicate Lyme disease.
I am passionate about helping people and from a young age wanted to be a therapist. I now have built my own business as A Female Empowerment Coach. I support women connecting to their hearts and intuition to create a life they love. In this stage of my health, it is difficult to fully transition into this full-time. I hope to pursue this when I am in better shape. Please support me in reclaiming my health and dreams. Your help means the world to me.
Thank you so much for your support and kindness. ❤️
Co-organizers (3)
Audrey Lambidakis
Organizer
Santa Cruz, CA
Blaze Brumbaugh
Beneficiary
Blaze Brumbaugh
Co-organizer