I was in a car accident in 2012 that left me with nerve damage, which in turn causes extreme sciatica, and numbness in my legs (mostly the right). In 2020, I got pregnant and had my son, and my pain has only gotten worse and worse. Now, it is hard for me to stand or walk for more than 30 minutes without excruciating pain.

I’ve talked to my doctor about my pain so many times, and the only thing they ever offer are pain meds, which aren’t going to solve my issue, or a walker. I’ve tried using a walker, and it doesn’t help my pain. A walker has a much lower center of gravity, and earnestly only increases my pain.

A few months ago, I tried a pair of forearm crutches a friend of mine has for their own medical needs. It was like being able to really comfortably walk again for the first time in years. The pressure was off all of the right places. We went around a store for over an hour, which I haven’t been able to do without stopping in years.

When I told my doctor I wanted him to prescribe forearm crutches, he told me more or less he “only does that for more severe cases”. Despite me telling him that it was a way to decrease my pain and increase my mobility without medication.

I cannot afford them on my own. Low income doesn’t even cover it. Myself, my partner, and our son have never really recovered financially after 2021 and the start of the real recession. My doctor won’t prescribe them even though my insurance would, because he doesn’t think my pain is “enough” to need them. It feels like I am stuck between a rock and a hard place, because there aren’t other doctors I can go to that are accepting patients or accessible, and even if I did I would likely need to go through months or years of doing redundant therapies to even be able to advocate enough for myself to get firearm crutches even though I KNOW they help.

I would just like to be able to move around comfortably. I know what I’m asking for is a lot, or it is to me, anyway. The crutches I tried, that were perfect for me because they have a knee rest and allowed me to rest one leg at a time when pins and needles were intense, are the Ergobaum 7th Generation Prime crutches. They range from $219+tax, to $249+tax for the standard ones. I don’t care what color. I would be immeasurably happy with even the cheapest of them.

I feel so incredibly ashamed that something that isn’t even $250 is entirely out of my reach. Every penny my family has right now goes to bills, or fixing our car, which is about to die, and taking care of my son. I don’t even eat every day right now. At this rate it feels like I’ll never be able to afford the devices that would let me be useful again. I could do more jobs. I could go on walks with my son. I could do more than watch out my window and wish.

If you’re feeling generous, please consider donating towards helping me with being able to walk again without being in pain.

https://www.paypal.me/occultism

Hello kind people my name is Alan, I am 66 years old and very ill with Stage IV Prostate Cancer. This is not currently curable but is treatable; nevertheless the only unknown is how long I can actually survive. I know my cancer story may be similar to many other cancer sufferers but it’s impact on my life has been devastating.

When I was first diagnosed, I was already stage IV with Gleason score of 4/5, PSA almost 500 and with significant and multiple bone metastases in almost all parts of my body; these metastases are treatable but not curable. My only option was chemotherapy, radiotherapy and ongoing medication to hopefully control the spread and give me more time. Surgery on the prostate would not cure me or delay the spread of the cancer as it had already spread to bones throughout my body and even some lymph nodes; however regular medication was helping me.

 During Chemo

Bone Metastases

When I was diagnosed, I was still working and oblivious to the cancer, it was a big shock when I was told but I chose positivity and faith to help me through this. Initially my employer was also supportive and I expected/hoped that this support would continue; but as soon as the first medical insurance claims came in and the premiums rose, their attitude changed. So, despite me continuing to work hard for them through the pain and nausea of chemotherapy and radiation I very soon found myself out of work; with my employer citing my age (retirement) and “poor attendance” as reasons for ending my contract. I was not able to prove anything, but I’m convinced that the real reason for me losing my job was high insurance premiums that my ex-employer did not want to pay.

Losing that job also meant I was left homeless because my house came with the job. Now I move between friends and relatives and rely on their kindness for a place to stay and for food. Unfortunately they are not rich and cannot help me with the high cost of treatment and because of their own family commitments I can’t stay with them longer than a few days. I’ve already spent several nights on the streets or sleeping in cars.

Bed for the night in a friends car

So I find myself effectively homeless with a spreading cancer, no job, no income and very little chance of finding employment at my age and in my current condition. What savings I had have gone on my essential medication, but those savings ran out some time ago and I have no pension. So for the last 11 months I’ve had no treatment or medication at all. Because of this I’m very fearful of the cancer’s progression and my future. The pain in my bones is increasing every day and can be excruciating at times, it’s also beginning to affect my mobility. Some days it is hard to walk or even stand because of the pain. On top of this due to a poorly executed tooth extraction a year ago I ended up with necrosis in my jaw that needed surgery to remove the infected bone. This has left my jaw very weak and also added to my pain and sense of helplessness.

Jaw Necrosis

Bad day of pain in my bones

I have worked all my life and have been fortunate that I never had to ask for such help, in fact I was often the one helping others in need. My work often took me to many deprived areas and I always did whatever I could to improve the lives of individuals and communities in those areas, both directly with donations and equally by training and building skills that helped people support themselves. I also supported my elderly mother who was widowed 30 years ago and lived alone until her passing last year, aged 90. I am still grieving for her too.

Now in my current dire situation it’s still taken a long time and lot of courage for me to reach out in this way, but I have always believed that what you give, or the good things you do, can or will come back to you in some way, so I’m hoping and praying that there are kind souls out there who may find it in their hearts to help me.

Firstly, I need funds for new PET/CT scans ($6,000) to know if, or how much, my cancer has spread. I also need donations to help me pay for daily medication which is very expensive ($1200 every 28 days) but could give me the chance of surviving longer and living without pain. Finally any help possible for my living expenses, food etc.

Thanks for taking the time to read my story and I wish you all the best in life regardless of whether you can help me or not. Never take anything for granted in your own life and when you can, try to help those less fortunate than yourself.

Peace 🙏

Alan

My Paypal account for any kind donations is: PayPal.Me/aujelaman

Hello (: I don’t really know what I’m doing but I know I am not in a great financial spot! Thank you ahead of time for reading my story and thank you for anything you can do to help us!

I want to start by telling you about myself! I am 23 years old. I am currently attending college to get a bachelors in Marketing. The ultimate goal is to get a masters in design. I absolutely love designing logos, ads, shirts, etc. for businesses and individuals. I currently have a full time job doing accounting for a small business. I love my job, but it is not my forever career.

In August of 2022, I went through a traumatic experience. I was 35 weeks pregnant and had a high risk pregnancy starting at week 10. This was the first time I was pregnant and I was terrified through the entire experience. I had a great support system and an amazing team of doctors behind me. I was going to appointments every week sometimes twice a week. When I went to my appointment on August 25th I was told news what no mother wanted to hear. They told me there was no heartbeat and that I had lost the baby. I was told to go home and wait until a room was available for me. I was called to the hospital about 10 hours later and they medically induced me. I was in “labor” for 26 hours. I got to hold my baby for the next 12 hours and then I was sent home.

When I found out I was pregnant a few weeks ago I was terrified and confused. To top things off I am having twins. I have been with my boyfriend for almost 5 years and I have been on birth control since I lost my last baby. When my boyfriend found out he was scared and decided he couldn’t go through another loss, so he decided if I was going to keep the baby that we needed to take some time apart so he could decide if this is what he really wanted. I stressed myself out so much that I was having bad pains and ended up in the hospital. When I was sent home from the hospital, I was put on bed rest for the next few months. This is not an ideal situation for a 23 year old trying to graduate college, working a full time job.

I know for a fact that I am going to do everything in my power to give these babies the best life that I can. I have been trying to find side jobs that I can do from home to make some extra money to cover the costs of my doctors appointments and bills that are piling up. My gas is shut off in my home as well as my car insurance being canceled, and  between those two bills alone I owe $2300. I have credit card debit built up of more than $6800.

I don’t want to ask anyone for help or for money but being on bed rest I am limited on my options. Anything that anyone can do to help me would be greatly appreciated. Again, thank you for taking the time to read my story, and thank you for anything you can do to help me.

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time for reading this.

We have had quite the whirlwind the last handful of years.

Starting with being sold a “lemon” of a trailer that has just kept breaking; beginning with the hot water heater, furnace, massive black mold problem, a cracked window, burst pipes and continuous plumbing issues…  that we could not even live in the home the first two winters we there. We have been trying to keep it safe and healthy for our family ever since.
Fast forward seven years and we still have not been able to catch up. The turn of events in this post-covid economy is making things even more strenuous.

We have three young children, one of whom has ADHD and Autism, one of whom is dyslexic, and the youngest will be seeing a pediatric Neurologist in the upcoming month.

Needless to say, the anxiety and stress of everything has hit us hard, and this past summer my husband was hospitalized with suicide ideology; so basically he was so depressed that he had a plan on how he would end his own life. He was missing a lot of work and also ended up switching jobs.

I myself will be undergoing some expensive diagnostic testing for some alarming symptoms that may or may not be cancer-related.

We have implemented provider and insurance switches, so billing has been a nightmare. We have mounting medical bills, some sent to collections, and one currently defaulted that we are now being taken to court and sued by the collection agency over a $380.00 charge that will become over an over $900.00 bill with all the filing, court, attorney, and service/late fees, etc.

We were nearly evicted last month, as the mobile home park in which we live was sold and subsequently bought by a for-profit company out of state, that has raised the rent by over $300/month.

My husband and I commute, so gas money is difficult. We work opposite days (my hubby 4 10-hour shifts, so he is full time and I nearly am) because childcare is too expensive. We have exhausted borrowing from our 401Ks, and any other means of help from our current employers, who will not offer overtime due to their company policies.

We are finding that every time we try to catch up, there is something else that halts any progress and puts us behind even further. It has been impossible to keep up this pace.

I know life comes in seasons and it won’t always be like this, but we could sure use some help.

Thank you
God Bless

https://paypal.me/LJB1919?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

How It Started

I didn’t always have Epilepsy.  I didn’t start having seizures until 2011. I was a 30-year old woman. It was a normal day, and I was at work. I was at my desk, reviewing papers….I came to consciousness in the back of an ambulance, with the EMT standing over me. That was the start of a long 2-year period of having grand-mal seizures and trying to find a medication that worked for me. I would go to the E.R. four more times in that period. There would have been more trips, but I started refusing to go. I’d heard, “We didn’t find anything wrong,” enough times.

Starting All Over Again

And then, in April of 2013, a miracle…they stopped. Just as suddenly as they had started. I was getting ready for work; doing my makeup in front of the bathroom mirror. I woke up on the bathroom floor, and that was the end of it. Still with no explanation, I was off of medication and living a relatively normal life.  Until March of 2021, in the middle of COVID. Another normal day, and I pulled out of the parking lot from work. That was the last thing I remember, until I became aware again…still driving my car and unable to control the wheel. I pulled into a plaza parking lot, parked my car and walked around it. The front passenger-side was missing. I freaked out. I had no memory of what had happened and there was no scene or people around me to give any kind of clue. I stood there for a long time, just staring at what was left of my car. I couldn’t believe what had happened. The police officer didn’t believe me either. If I hadn’t called the police myself; I probably never would have found out that I had driven through a red light, side-swiped an SUV and kept going. Yeah, I left the scene. I’d figured out that I’d had a seizure while I was driving….as that was the only time I’d ever lost consciousness. The Officer gave me the benefit of the doubt once he found out I’d called the cops myself and told them my location. Turns out there’s something called an Absence Seizure. It’s a loss of conscious awareness, and I’d never had one until that day. I didn’t even know they existed. Since that day, I’ve experienced every type of seizure there is. I’d had more trips to the E.R.  Also, it turns out that convulsions can be so severe that bones can become dislocated. 

Even though the seizures started again, I kept working. I didn’t want to deal with Social Security. I’d had a job working in Health Admin., and I was very aware of how Social Security worked out for most people. However, in January of 2022, I had a seizure so severe it dislocated my shoulder. After that, I couldn’t work. I was on leave for two months. I tried going back to work, but I was now seen as a liability. It wasn’t safe for me to be there. I figured that Disability Support was my only option, because now every time I have a convulsive seizure, my shoulder gets dislocated. I applied for disability, but got declined. I plan to appeal, but I need to be able to see a doctor. Without a job, there’s no money for doctor’s visits, medication, bill or rent. I’m looking for help with bills, with the continuing care and overall cost of living. I’m hoping for another miracle, and that this will stop again. Until then, I’m grateful for any and all support I can get to pay rent and seek further medical help.

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Hello,

A few years ago I found out I have a Hiatal hernia which is where part of your stomach pushes up into your chest. I have struggled with stomach aches almost every day. Recently is has become almost unbearable, with bouts of nausea and vomiting after almost every meal. After having another scope of my upper GI, it was found that the hernia has increased in size which is causing the heightened symptoms. Since medications have not proved to be a solution, it is recommended I get surgery to repair the problem. This is where I need some help getting from point a to point b. First, I have an insurance deductible of $5,000 and with all these appointments and surgery, will be looking at owing that amount. Second, I will be off work for several weeks after the surgery. I have no savings built up, which is my own fault, however, I live paycheck to paycheck and have had little time to hold any secondary source of income. Most of my time is consumed with my two children, which is great! Just takes times like these a little tougher. Needless to say, being off for a month will be intense financially. I cannot obtain a personal loan to get through because I am currently in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, trying my best to climb out of financial burial from the past. My monthly expenses are around $4,500 per month. I am just hoping to be able to feel better and enjoy life a bit more without ending up in a terrible financial situation. Any help at all is immensely appreciated and no words would ever be able to express my gratitude.

My information: paypal.me/SenaRena

Thank you for reading!