Help Bree Fight Late Lyme and Medical Costs

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HELP BREE FIGHT CHRONIC NEUROLOGICAL LYME, AND ADDITIONAL CHRONIC CONDITIONS!

 

Hello there!

My name is Brianna or Bree for short! I appreciate you taking the time to come to my fundraiser page, I have created this page as I am in need of funding to help pay for ongoing medical treatment, appointments, travel for appointments, medications, and mobility devices.

 I would be so grateful if you could take the time to read my story, and for any assistance you are willing to give. Every dollar will make a huge difference for me. If you’re not able to support financially, even sharing this page with others you know would be such a huge help! 

A little about me: 

I live in the cheese state of Wisconsin. I serve in the U.S Army Reserves specializing in Military Police work, although I haven’t been able to drill for the past year due to my illnesses. I am also a dog mom to a cattle dog mix named Aaida, she is my pride and joy! I enjoy many things in life including being outdoors, painting, baking, seeing my friends and family, traveling, and watching movies.

My Medical Journey:

In spring of 2018 I became very ill after returning from months of military training. At first my doctors believed it was just mental health issues. I ended up having to drop out of college, and move closer to home. Months later I became much worse. After months and months of going to different doctors, and enduring many different tests. I was completely bed bound for about 8 months and had to move back in with my parents, unable to work and in lots of debt from trying to keep up with bills and rent. In July of 2020, I finally received my first diagnosis of Chronic or Late Lyme Disease. Since then I have received additional diagnosis including a neurological disease called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Fibromyalgia, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Vasovagal Syncope, Chronic Migraines, Diffuse Myofascial Pain Syndrome, as well as a rare genetic disorder called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome type III.

Unfortunately all of these conditions are not well understood, have no cure, and are all very debilitating. Because the CDC still does not recognize Chronic Lyme Disease. Insurance companies will only cover one month of antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease. Sadly, this treatment is only effective within the first few weeks of being bitten and I did not receive my diagnosis till about 2 years later.

Due to this, to receive any ongoing treatment for my Lyme Disease it is all out of pocket costs. Insurance companies  refuse to cover any of it because of the CDC. Between the appointments with a Lyme literate Medical Doctor (LLMD), lab work, medications, and treatment this will end up costing me a large amount of money all out of pocket. Unfortunately due to the years of medical issues I have had, I can’t afford to pay for the treatment that I need. As well as keep up with the medical debt I have, and monthly bills without going into even more medical debt. 

Chronic Lyme patients on average end up paying around or over $100,000 on medical treatment. Not including treatments that are needed for other medical conditions that we may have on top of Lyme.  

 I am not one that has ever wanted to ask people for money, or assistance. Those close to me know how prideful, and independent I have always been. However, I am at a point where I am in desperate need of further medical treatment, and aids/equipment as I have been declining medically yet again

Words cannot express how much even a few dollars will help me with treatment, and getting the medical devices I need. Thank you so much for your time and support!

Love,

Brianna (Bree) Fields