Josemiguel's Brain Surgery
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We are starting this gofundme on behalf of Josemiguel, a TN warrior. Here’s his story.
In August of 2018 Josemiguel, a first year student at UNT, started feeling pain on the right side of his face. At first, we thought his wisdom teeth were coming in, and so we proceeded to schedule his wisdom teeth extraction surgery. The plan was for his surgery to take place during his Christmas break. Between August and December, Josemiguel’s pain was being managed by medications. Following this surgery, his pain got worse.
After being referred to a neurologist, having his first few MRI’s, and being prescribed more medications, Josemiguel was told that he had Trigeminal neuralgia (TN). TN is rare in itself, but seeing it in someone as young as a 20 year old, is rarer.
TN is described as the most excruciating pain known to humanity. Josemiguel reports having sharp pains in his face and head. His pain comes and goes, and can be described as electric shocks that last anywhere from a few seconds to twenty minutes. This pain affects Josemiguel’s ability to eat, sleep, talk, and perform day-to-day activities. His dog, Skipper, has been his support animal the past few months.
To relieve his pain, Josemiguel has been on various medications. Painkillers do not help this kind of condition, so he has been on anticonvulsants (seizure medication) as well as medications for nerve pain (like Lyrica). Unfortunately, these medications have not eliminated his pain, and he has built a tolerance to these medications. His pain is worsening and therefore, the next prescribed treatment involves brain surgery.
The procedure, a Microvascular Decompression, will separate the blood vessel that is pressing against his Trigeminal Nerve, and cease his pain. This is done by placing a cushion between the nerve and blood vessel. Two neurosurgeons have seen Josemiguel and recommended him for surgery, as MRI’s shown that this procedure is necessary to relieve his pain and return him to his normal life. Josemiguel is a young, passionate, and active individual. Your support will help Josemiguel and our family cover medical expenses. Upon his recovery, Josemiguel would like to return to school at UNT to finish his degree in Anthropology.
At this moment in time, Josemiguel does not qualify for government subsidized healthcare and cannot purchase marketplace insurance. Due to his pre-existing condition, a private healthcare plan will not insure Josemiguel until open enrollment. His operation, hospital stay, and physical therapy will all be paid out of pocket.
Please consider donating any amount to help Josemiguel get the medical attention he needs to lead a normal, and pain-free life again. No amount is too small. Another way to help is sharing this message.
We ask that you keep Josemiguel in your thoughts and in your prayers. We truly appreciate any help received in advance. We know he is loved by many.
To learn more about TN visit:
https://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Trigeminal-Neuralgia
Estamos iniciando esta campaña para Josemiguel Cisneros Silva que ha sido un guerrero luchando contra la seria enfermedad Neuralgia del Trigémino.
En Agosto del 2018, Josemiguel estudiante De la Universidad del Norte de Texas, (UNT); empezaba a sentir dolor en el lado derecho de su cara, pensando que era problema dental estuvo tomando medicamento de Agosto a Diciembre ya que se había agendado la cirugía para retirar las muelas del juicio. Pasando las vacaciones de Navidad se llevo a cabo la extracción de las muelas después de esto se dio cuenta que el dolor que sentía era peor llegando a la conclusión que debería de ver a un Neurólogo.
El Neurólogo solicitó varios tipos de exámenes entre ellos una Resonancia Magnética en la cabeza los resultados fueron que la enfermedad se llama Neuralgia del Trigémino, esta es común en adultos mayores y hay varias opciones antes de cirugía, pero esta enfermedad resultó fuera de lo común a sus tan solo 20 años de edad! Recibió medicamentos muy agresivos sintiendo todo tipo de efectos secundarios. Neuralgia del Trigémino (TN) es conocida como la enfermedad del Suicidio es la peor enfermedad con dolores inimaginables que una persona pueda sentir!
El dolor que Josemiguel describe es como punzadas y choques eléctricos en la lengua, mandíbula y el dolor continúa hasta la cabeza los dolores van y vienen con episodios que pueden durar unos segundos o hasta 20 minutos continuamente, el no poder hablar, reír, comer, dormir, tocarse es súper incomodo, doloroso y desgastante.
Se han visitado 2 Neurocirujanos y han llegado a la conclusión que una cirugía en el Cerebro de Descompresión Microvascular ayudaría para aliviar el dolor lo más pronto posible ya que varios medicamentos no están ayudando y esta cirugía pudiera ayudar a tener una vida normal para volver a la Universidad y terminar sus estudios en Antropología.
En este momento Josemiguel no califica por un seguro médico por su condición pre-existente. Su mascota Skipper ha sido de gran ayuda durante sus episodios de dolor!
Necesitamos de su apoyo para la operación, estadía en el hospital y terapia de recuperación, queremos que vuelva a hacer una vida normal no hay donativo pequeño, cada dollar cuenta. Otra manera de ayudar es circular este mensaje a sus familiares y amigos.
Sabemos qué hay mucha gente que lo quiere mucho, pedimos sus oraciones por su salud y para que todo se lleve a cabo y verlo activo como siempre! Agradecemos de antemano su generosidad.
In August of 2018 Josemiguel, a first year student at UNT, started feeling pain on the right side of his face. At first, we thought his wisdom teeth were coming in, and so we proceeded to schedule his wisdom teeth extraction surgery. The plan was for his surgery to take place during his Christmas break. Between August and December, Josemiguel’s pain was being managed by medications. Following this surgery, his pain got worse.
After being referred to a neurologist, having his first few MRI’s, and being prescribed more medications, Josemiguel was told that he had Trigeminal neuralgia (TN). TN is rare in itself, but seeing it in someone as young as a 20 year old, is rarer.
TN is described as the most excruciating pain known to humanity. Josemiguel reports having sharp pains in his face and head. His pain comes and goes, and can be described as electric shocks that last anywhere from a few seconds to twenty minutes. This pain affects Josemiguel’s ability to eat, sleep, talk, and perform day-to-day activities. His dog, Skipper, has been his support animal the past few months.
To relieve his pain, Josemiguel has been on various medications. Painkillers do not help this kind of condition, so he has been on anticonvulsants (seizure medication) as well as medications for nerve pain (like Lyrica). Unfortunately, these medications have not eliminated his pain, and he has built a tolerance to these medications. His pain is worsening and therefore, the next prescribed treatment involves brain surgery.
The procedure, a Microvascular Decompression, will separate the blood vessel that is pressing against his Trigeminal Nerve, and cease his pain. This is done by placing a cushion between the nerve and blood vessel. Two neurosurgeons have seen Josemiguel and recommended him for surgery, as MRI’s shown that this procedure is necessary to relieve his pain and return him to his normal life. Josemiguel is a young, passionate, and active individual. Your support will help Josemiguel and our family cover medical expenses. Upon his recovery, Josemiguel would like to return to school at UNT to finish his degree in Anthropology.
At this moment in time, Josemiguel does not qualify for government subsidized healthcare and cannot purchase marketplace insurance. Due to his pre-existing condition, a private healthcare plan will not insure Josemiguel until open enrollment. His operation, hospital stay, and physical therapy will all be paid out of pocket.
Please consider donating any amount to help Josemiguel get the medical attention he needs to lead a normal, and pain-free life again. No amount is too small. Another way to help is sharing this message.
We ask that you keep Josemiguel in your thoughts and in your prayers. We truly appreciate any help received in advance. We know he is loved by many.
To learn more about TN visit:
https://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Trigeminal-Neuralgia
Estamos iniciando esta campaña para Josemiguel Cisneros Silva que ha sido un guerrero luchando contra la seria enfermedad Neuralgia del Trigémino.
En Agosto del 2018, Josemiguel estudiante De la Universidad del Norte de Texas, (UNT); empezaba a sentir dolor en el lado derecho de su cara, pensando que era problema dental estuvo tomando medicamento de Agosto a Diciembre ya que se había agendado la cirugía para retirar las muelas del juicio. Pasando las vacaciones de Navidad se llevo a cabo la extracción de las muelas después de esto se dio cuenta que el dolor que sentía era peor llegando a la conclusión que debería de ver a un Neurólogo.
El Neurólogo solicitó varios tipos de exámenes entre ellos una Resonancia Magnética en la cabeza los resultados fueron que la enfermedad se llama Neuralgia del Trigémino, esta es común en adultos mayores y hay varias opciones antes de cirugía, pero esta enfermedad resultó fuera de lo común a sus tan solo 20 años de edad! Recibió medicamentos muy agresivos sintiendo todo tipo de efectos secundarios. Neuralgia del Trigémino (TN) es conocida como la enfermedad del Suicidio es la peor enfermedad con dolores inimaginables que una persona pueda sentir!
El dolor que Josemiguel describe es como punzadas y choques eléctricos en la lengua, mandíbula y el dolor continúa hasta la cabeza los dolores van y vienen con episodios que pueden durar unos segundos o hasta 20 minutos continuamente, el no poder hablar, reír, comer, dormir, tocarse es súper incomodo, doloroso y desgastante.
Se han visitado 2 Neurocirujanos y han llegado a la conclusión que una cirugía en el Cerebro de Descompresión Microvascular ayudaría para aliviar el dolor lo más pronto posible ya que varios medicamentos no están ayudando y esta cirugía pudiera ayudar a tener una vida normal para volver a la Universidad y terminar sus estudios en Antropología.
En este momento Josemiguel no califica por un seguro médico por su condición pre-existente. Su mascota Skipper ha sido de gran ayuda durante sus episodios de dolor!
Necesitamos de su apoyo para la operación, estadía en el hospital y terapia de recuperación, queremos que vuelva a hacer una vida normal no hay donativo pequeño, cada dollar cuenta. Otra manera de ayudar es circular este mensaje a sus familiares y amigos.
Sabemos qué hay mucha gente que lo quiere mucho, pedimos sus oraciones por su salud y para que todo se lleve a cabo y verlo activo como siempre! Agradecemos de antemano su generosidad.
Organizer and beneficiary
Nancy Silva
Organizer
Montgomery, TX
Miguel Cisneros
Beneficiary
