Treatment in Mexico

I cannot believe I am creating this account, but here is why...

Yesterday I was referred to a Dr. who I was told "brought one of his patients to Mexico to receive a treatment that she (the patient) could not get in the US".  I was then told by my Dr. that this Dr. had "saved several of (his) patients lives."  I was also told the surgeon who I was being referred to, my Dr. would "trust with (his) own life".  

I have insurance. The surgical portion would be paid for if I were to stay in the USA.  The alternative portion, however, would only be available in Mexico.

Last night pushed me to the point where I am now seeking your help.  I'd like to leave for Mexico as soon as possible.  The 'wave of paralysis' that I have been experiencing hit my tongue, entire mouth and throat area last night.  I thought I was going to die - the most frightening experience I have ever been through.  

I am scared.  I am on my knees.  The original plan was to have surgery in the US (which the insurance will pay for) and then go to Mexico, working in conjunction with the US Dr., to address the other issues of random paralysis and fatigue that we believe is due to something similar to lymes disease. 

Due to my experience last night, I am asking for help so that I can fly down to Mexico as soon as possible to start treatment.  There, I will be working with a Dr. who we trust completely.  For 10+ years I had been searching for answers going to various specialists etc. and in ONE day, Dr. James was able to find the problem with the hiatal hernia and he put a plan in place to address "the other issues".

Leaving Mexico to come back home was incredibly difficult.  Despite spending 3K on that trip to Mexico, it was completely worth it.  We now had answers.

So we come back to the USA, I meet with my Dr. here... we set a plan in place..

Last night it was my tongue and throat that was going numb/feeling like it was paralyzed - making it extremely difficult to breathe.  I fought back... I didn't dare go to sleep.  Eventually the paralysis subsided a bit and I was able to sleep for a few hours.  

As I feel my tongue swelling, as the paralysis began to return... I quickly wrote down what it is I have been experiencing.  You can read in more detail at celiacshack.blogspot.com.  The post titled "Speechless" details what I have been fighting against... 

For many years I have tried to fight...this (whatever it is).  I am using the best of both worlds. Allopathic and Alternative.

With a donation of 10K I will be able to get the operation I need in Mexico while also being under the supervision of a Dr. who can also treat the paralysis with treatment not available in the USA.  With the additional 20K it will help me get started on the other therapy needed to address the paralysis.  I know more time and money will be needed but this is a start... 

The original plan was to receive the operation in the USA and then go to Mexico for one week out of the month.  Each week would cost $2500 for treatment plus the plane ticket etc. to get there.  We had a plan in place to make that happen.

After last nights experience I am asking for help to get me there sooner - today if at all possible.  

Thank you in advance.  I love you, whoever you are, and am so grateful for your donation.

I can do this! I know it. Please be part of the happy ending. 

With love, 

Steffanie