Craigery needs a kidney
Donation protected
Some of you may know me personally, some of you may not. But regardless of your familiarity with me, I'm sure it's been quite clear that I havent been myself for several months.
Several months ago, I woke up a random Sunday morning. I rubbed my eyes a few time to clear up the blurriness like I do every morning, but this time it didnt go away. Over the next number of weeks, I noticed my vision continuously get worse and worse to the point of where I was unable to read, drive, recognize faces, or see anything on my phone or computer without zooming in. Not only that, but I would begin throwing up in the morning and get terrible migraine headaches. I would start coughing and gagging for no reason at all and I had to stop working out because I would get so nauseous. I began dropping weight at an alarming rate. I eventually went to a doctor. When they checked my blood pressure at rest, it was 200/144. Both the nurse and doctor were shocked I hadn't had a stroke or heart attack. They gave me meds and took blood for lab testing.
The next day, I recieved a voicemail from the doctor. He explained to me that based on my blood results, my kidneys were only working at 5%. He referred me to nephrologist and they admitted me to the hospital. They were able to get my blood pressure stabilized (I'm on a lot of medication for it) however they weren't sure about the kidneys.
They performed a biopsy on the kidney and found a lot of scarring on the tissue. Based on the findings, they declared that there is little to no chance my kidneys will improve and be fully functional.
The doctors said I'll soon have to start dialysis in a few weeks and then register my name on a transplant list.
Since they've stablized my blood pressure, I've begun to physically feel a bit better. I'm able to exercise lightly, but still have my limitations (of which I can honestly say are truly heartbreaking). My vision has improved slightly, however they said it could be months before it comes back, if at all.
Never could I have imagined something like this is happen to me at such a young age. I've never been a hardcore drinker; I've never touched drugs or steroids in my life. I've always been a fun loving goofball with a YouTube channel and a dream of making it comedy. In November of 2013, I moved to Chicago with the hope of creating a career for myself in comedy. With my YouTube videos and online success, I feel I'm off to a fantastic start, and I certainly don't want to have to stop.
Obviously replacing an organ is not the cheapest procedure in the world. With your help, a little less stress will be resting on my shoulders as I continue down this path to health. Any amount that you're able to donate will certainly be appreicated. Thank you so much.
-Craigery
Several months ago, I woke up a random Sunday morning. I rubbed my eyes a few time to clear up the blurriness like I do every morning, but this time it didnt go away. Over the next number of weeks, I noticed my vision continuously get worse and worse to the point of where I was unable to read, drive, recognize faces, or see anything on my phone or computer without zooming in. Not only that, but I would begin throwing up in the morning and get terrible migraine headaches. I would start coughing and gagging for no reason at all and I had to stop working out because I would get so nauseous. I began dropping weight at an alarming rate. I eventually went to a doctor. When they checked my blood pressure at rest, it was 200/144. Both the nurse and doctor were shocked I hadn't had a stroke or heart attack. They gave me meds and took blood for lab testing.
The next day, I recieved a voicemail from the doctor. He explained to me that based on my blood results, my kidneys were only working at 5%. He referred me to nephrologist and they admitted me to the hospital. They were able to get my blood pressure stabilized (I'm on a lot of medication for it) however they weren't sure about the kidneys.
They performed a biopsy on the kidney and found a lot of scarring on the tissue. Based on the findings, they declared that there is little to no chance my kidneys will improve and be fully functional.
The doctors said I'll soon have to start dialysis in a few weeks and then register my name on a transplant list.
Since they've stablized my blood pressure, I've begun to physically feel a bit better. I'm able to exercise lightly, but still have my limitations (of which I can honestly say are truly heartbreaking). My vision has improved slightly, however they said it could be months before it comes back, if at all.
Never could I have imagined something like this is happen to me at such a young age. I've never been a hardcore drinker; I've never touched drugs or steroids in my life. I've always been a fun loving goofball with a YouTube channel and a dream of making it comedy. In November of 2013, I moved to Chicago with the hope of creating a career for myself in comedy. With my YouTube videos and online success, I feel I'm off to a fantastic start, and I certainly don't want to have to stop.
Obviously replacing an organ is not the cheapest procedure in the world. With your help, a little less stress will be resting on my shoulders as I continue down this path to health. Any amount that you're able to donate will certainly be appreicated. Thank you so much.
-Craigery
Organizer
Craig Morgan
Organizer
Chicago, IL