Sheena Ortiz

On March 2, 2026 I experienced my very first seizure that has left me unable to work because I could barely walk without support. Each day is a struggle—I use up all my energy before I can even get out of bed. The cause of these seizures is caused by extremely high levels of stress. My doctor recently put me temporary disability for 6 months. The past 2 weeks, I’ve been in and out of the emergency room 5 times . I have more doctors appointments and test ahead of me to figure out what’s happening inside of me. My Symptoms: I’m tired all the time, my body hurts constantly, my vertigo has gotten much worse since the seizures began, I have extreme brain fog, it’s affecting my speech where it feels like my mouth doesn’t want to keep up with my words, my body is extremely weak, not to mention the headaches/body aches/muscle soreness/ fingers n toes stiffness/cramping, hot/cold all the time (changes in a matter of seconds sometimes), can’t focus or concentrate, can’t sleep, tingling radiating all through my body, head/hand/arms/legs/ feet tremors, back and neck discomfort, excessive eye twitching, and my hair is thinning out a lot… the list goes on. My doctor has advised me not to drive. And this medication is extremely strong where it literally sedates me where I can’t move my body. I have never felt this horrible in my life. Because I can’t work, I’m worried about how I’ll pay my rent and bills for the next 6 months. Disability paperwork has been completed but not processed yet. So, I don’t know how much I’ll be getting. 6 months is a long time with the amount of responsibilities I have. My 22-year-old daughter has stepped in to care for me around the clock, even though it means she may have to drop her classes at Fresno City College. My mom, who is in her 70s, has also been helping as much as she can, but I know it’s a lot for her too. I’m scared and overwhelmed, not just for myself but for my daughter. The funds raised will help us cover rent, bills, and basic necessities while I focus on getting answers and healing. Your support would mean the world to us right now—every bit helps, and we are so grateful for any kindness you can share. Thank you for reading and considering helping us during this difficult time. Anything you can give would be e greatly appreciated. I know times are hard right now for a lot of people, so if you can’t donate, please just keep me in your prayers. ✝️❤️