Help Sarah afford neck & shoulder treatment
Hi, I'm Vincent Camp, a digital artist and streamer working hard to support my family.
Last night my spouse was hospitalized because of excruciating pain in her neck and shoulder that rendered her unable to move. She has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder called cervical torticollis (a very painful form of dystonia), which causes spasms and tension in her neck and shoulder muscles that twist her head to one side involuntarily and cause a lot of pain and lessens her range of motion. In hindsight, this has been going on for a long time, but last night's episode was so extreme that even the morphine and valium shots she received at the ER didn't help for long or entirely take away the pain.
The medications recommended for torticollis include opioids (addictive), benzodiazepines (addictive *and* linked to dementia), Botox shots (which weaken the muscle over time and can cause trouble swallowing if overadministered), muscle relaxers, and in some cases surgery to remove/deaden the nerves in the muscle or brain surgery. We would like to take a less addictive holistic approach toward long-term treatment, but cannot afford it alone as our insurance doesn't cover naturopathic medicine.
Donations will go towards any doctor's appointments and medication not covered by our insurance, ergonomic pillows to help her drive and sleep comfortably, and a neck brace for more extreme episodes.
We hate having to ask for money, but being able to manage her pain is crucial to her quality of life. She went from dieting and trying to exercise regularly to being unable to do literally anything without excruciating pain in the span of a nap.
I promise every penny of this fundraiser will be set aside specifically for managing her condition.
Thank you so much for your time. Any support or sharing would be appreciated more than words can say.