Help Robert Welsh Fight MS
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In January of 2019 I started to grow abnormally fatigued. This was very frustrating but I didn't think of to much of it. In the middle of February my first big symptom started to occur. All five fingers on each hand one day suddenly went numb which was very scary at the time. I went to the doctor and was told is was just Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and that I was to wear a brace at night to relive the nerves. After a couple months with no change in symptoms I started to exhibit my second big symptom which was lhermitte's sign. For those that do not know what this is, it is an intense electric shock like feeling when you bend your head forward that goes down into your extremities and lower back. I went back in to see my local physician and he assured me that is was Carpal Tunnel and that I just pulled my back out at the same time. At this point I was pretty frustrated and decided it was time to take control of my healthcare needs. A week later I demanded a referral for an MRI from my doctor and, eventually got approval for the MRI .
That MRI appointment on 4/11/2019 forever changed my life. After my MRI was completed I asked to speak to the radiologist. I was told she normally didn't speak to patients but was ultimately given the green light to go into her office. It was soon after that I was told they had found two lesions in my cervical spine and that this is what they typically saw with patients who have MS. I thanked them for their time and drove back home that night in tears filled full of fear, sadness, and anxiety.
That weekend I started to exhibit more symptoms which Included a cold sensation in my left foot that went up my calf and extreme mental fog. It was then that I knew I had to do something. Lucky for me I had a friend who had just recently be diagnosed and she told me that the swedish medical center helped her out greatly. Two days later me and Hayley made the drive to Denver where I was admitted to the hospital. I stayed for four days and received high dose steroids to fight my "MS flare ups". I was also given multiple MRI's and a lumbar puncture to help give a definitive diagnosis. Two weeks later I headed back to Denver to see my MS specialist where I would eventually get the official diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.
Unfortunately for me my Insurance did not cover the whole stay and MS medication is extremely expensive. That is why after much thought I have decided to create this go Fund me to help pay for my medical bills and future medical cost this year moving forward. It has been very hard for me to reach out for help because I have always taken care of things on my own but feel this alternative method to raising funds will greatly help take some burden off me and Hayley during this time in our lives.
70 percent of the funds will go to hospital and doctor bills that I have acquired. The rest of the funds will be used to purchase medication and to pay for alternative treatment options that I hope will kick this thing in its butt. The Alternative treatment options Include bee sting therapy, acupuncture, gut detox treatment, stem cell therapies, meditation, and hypnosis.
Today I am feeling pretty good with only some small symptoms lingering every now and then in my back and hands accompanied with some fatigue and cognitive issues. I know I will get back to 100 percent soon with Everyone's help. Once I get there I plan on Diving into the MS Community as a volunteer or mentor to pay it forward to other people that are going through the scary beginning stages of this diagnosis. I also plan on raising money on a big scale with some pretty cool fundraisers to help fund research for new treatments and ultimately a cure for MS.
Ultimately I don't know where I would be without the love and support of my beautiful fiance Hayley, my wonderful mom and dad, brother, and all my other family and friends. I don't know how I could ever thank you guys enough for the support you all have showed me. Together I know we will show this thing who's boss.
Thank you for taking the time to read my MS story.
Regards,
Robert Welsh
That MRI appointment on 4/11/2019 forever changed my life. After my MRI was completed I asked to speak to the radiologist. I was told she normally didn't speak to patients but was ultimately given the green light to go into her office. It was soon after that I was told they had found two lesions in my cervical spine and that this is what they typically saw with patients who have MS. I thanked them for their time and drove back home that night in tears filled full of fear, sadness, and anxiety.
That weekend I started to exhibit more symptoms which Included a cold sensation in my left foot that went up my calf and extreme mental fog. It was then that I knew I had to do something. Lucky for me I had a friend who had just recently be diagnosed and she told me that the swedish medical center helped her out greatly. Two days later me and Hayley made the drive to Denver where I was admitted to the hospital. I stayed for four days and received high dose steroids to fight my "MS flare ups". I was also given multiple MRI's and a lumbar puncture to help give a definitive diagnosis. Two weeks later I headed back to Denver to see my MS specialist where I would eventually get the official diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.
Unfortunately for me my Insurance did not cover the whole stay and MS medication is extremely expensive. That is why after much thought I have decided to create this go Fund me to help pay for my medical bills and future medical cost this year moving forward. It has been very hard for me to reach out for help because I have always taken care of things on my own but feel this alternative method to raising funds will greatly help take some burden off me and Hayley during this time in our lives.
70 percent of the funds will go to hospital and doctor bills that I have acquired. The rest of the funds will be used to purchase medication and to pay for alternative treatment options that I hope will kick this thing in its butt. The Alternative treatment options Include bee sting therapy, acupuncture, gut detox treatment, stem cell therapies, meditation, and hypnosis.
Today I am feeling pretty good with only some small symptoms lingering every now and then in my back and hands accompanied with some fatigue and cognitive issues. I know I will get back to 100 percent soon with Everyone's help. Once I get there I plan on Diving into the MS Community as a volunteer or mentor to pay it forward to other people that are going through the scary beginning stages of this diagnosis. I also plan on raising money on a big scale with some pretty cool fundraisers to help fund research for new treatments and ultimately a cure for MS.
Ultimately I don't know where I would be without the love and support of my beautiful fiance Hayley, my wonderful mom and dad, brother, and all my other family and friends. I don't know how I could ever thank you guys enough for the support you all have showed me. Together I know we will show this thing who's boss.
Thank you for taking the time to read my MS story.
Regards,
Robert Welsh
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Robert Welsh
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Glenwood Springs, CO