Emergency Fund for Tara

Hey y'all! For those close to me, you've followed my journey since 2018 when I initially started getting sick. Late 2018 into mid-2019 was filled with appointment after appointment, and two hospital stays. My blood pressure was extremely high and not coming down, my heart was irregular, my joints were swollen, and I kept getting mysterious infections. After no concrete answers, I discovered through a random Google search that my breast implants I got in 2007 while in Germany were recalled. The recall was due to the implants causing autoimmune-type symptoms and a rare type of cancer. Thankfully I was able to find an amazing surgeon and I had them removed in April 2019. One of the capsules was tested upon removal and it tested positive for foreign bacteria. After seeing infectious disease for a bit, I seemed to rebound well with my health.

Fast forward to present day and unfortunately most of my symptoms have returned. I initially ignored most of them, chalking them up to depression and grief from my recent loss. However, things got to a point that I could no longer ignore them. I'm working with cardiology for my heart and blood pressure, along with rheumatology for discovery on what my high antinuclear antibodies coorelate with.

I've quickly depleated my paid time-off and health savings account. Unfortunately, I still have many tests to go which require co-pays and additional time-off, as well as ER and MRI deductables to pay for. Outside of selling my car (which I desperately need) I'm at a loss of how to financially keep up with all of this.

If a financial donation isn't in your budget right now, a simple prayer for my health would be appreciated. I pray for a diagnosis soon so that I can back to being "me". Thank you all for your love, support, and kindness.

Much love,

Tara