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The Fight for My Life Against Lyme Disease…
After a grueling 18-month journey filled with uncertainty, pain, and countless doctor visits, I have finally found a team of doctors, (one of which is a 30 year veteran in treating Lyme disease), that have finally gotten to the bottom of all my symptoms, I have been diagnosed with, Chronic Lyme, Neurological Lyme, Lyme Arthritis and Polyneuropathy, and for the first time in months, I have a definitive protocol ahead. The road to this diagnosis has been long and arduous, but now the real battle begins.
My journey with Lyme Disease has been nothing short of a nightmare. Imagine months of unexplained symptoms, joint pain all over my body, fatigue, brain fog etc. countless doctors dismissing my concerns, and feeling like no one truly understands the pain I was going through. But through it all, I have remained resilient, fighting for answers and refusing to give up hope.
Within this eighteen month period of time, in my left eye, my retina detached, I had a hole in my macular, needed emergency surgery, which then caused a cataract and cornea abrasion, resulting in 80% loss of vision. I had a torn Rotator Cuff in my right shoulder, a full Glenoid Labrum tear in my left shoulder, two Frozen Shoulders, and very limited mobility, The most fascinating thing about all these injuries is that I have been nearly bedridden for the better part of the last 12 months doing absolutely no physical activity, the Lyme bacteria is destroying my entire body.
Chronic Lyme disease untreated has devastating and irreversible effects and I am absolutely terrified . After all these months of being completely dismissed by mainstream medical, ie: “Lyme'' specialty docs, in addition to the fact that insurance does not recognize Lyme Disease as a disease, I have had to cover all my medical expenses to get to this point right now out of pocket, exhausting my savings, using credit cards, borrowing money in order to do so. Being unable to work, I tried to get disability, but was denied. I’ve worked my whole life, paid my taxes and because Lyme is not considered a "real" disease, I am unable to receive any assistance in paying my medical bills. (From my perspective, the lack of resources available to those suffering from Lyme Disease is absolutely ludicrous and the number is in the hundreds of thousands of other people that are currently still infected). I have become a burden on my loved ones family and friends. My life as I knew it has changed tremendously and I went from an active lifestyle of working out, hiking, yogaing, dancing, being highly energetic, serving communities and clients through Yoga and Coaching to becoming disabled. I feel embarrassed and ashamed and in unfamiliar territory and it has taken a terrible toll on me in all regards.
I need IV antibiotics as well as a homeopathic protocol, done simultaneously. The IV antibiotics for a minimum of 6 weeks and the homeopathic protocol for 12 months, I can finally begin a new leg of my journey with the real possibility for both treatment and healing.
I’m asking for your help with the utmost humility and sincerity, and by donating to my GoFundMe campaign, you can make a tangible difference in my life. Your contribution will help alleviate, not only the financial stress of my medical treatment, but enable me to even receive all treatment for Lyme Disease. Your contribution will finally allow me to focus on what truly matters: regaining my health and reclaiming my life.
I know I’m not alone in this fight. Every donation, no matter how small, brings me one step closer to overcoming this debilitating Disease. Please consider donating today and sharing my story with your network. With your support, I can beat Lyme Disease, I can emerge stronger than I ever was.
Thank you for your generosity, compassion, and unwavering support.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Cindee
Organizer
Cindee Rifkin
Organizer
Accord, NY