
Help us get Jonah's pain tharapy
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Hi! Thanks for reading! As many of you know, Jonah has a yet-to-be-named long term neurological disorder caused by his second covid infection. He suffers from significant sizure-like episodes everyday, often leaving him with no muscle control for hours at a time. He has frequent falls, and at times is too weak to move. The lack of mobility has lead to some cascading issues. He is beginning to suffer from some muscle atrophy, and general muscle pain. Muscles are beginning to shorten as well, leading to additional musculoskeletal issues. Im being polite here. He is in a lot of pain, a lot of the time.
Thankfully, most of our needs are met. Thanks to government programs our rent, food and healthcare are covered. However as it turns out our insurance doesn't cover pain management such as massage or stretch therapy.
People have asked how they could help. Our basic needs are met, but what we need to address next is managing Jonah's pain with as few drugs as possible (he is on so many already, and the side effects are no joke). I'm doing all I know how to do to help him heal and stay comfortable. But he needs professional therapeutic massage. I'm hoping to get him one session a week for 2 months.
Lastly, if there are any excess funds raised, I would hire a one time home helper. Between managing remote learning with the kiddos and caring for Jonah (including his multiple therapies each day) I have been struggling to manage household chores. If I could have help to get caught up just a bit it will make it easier to maintain here after. I feel like I'm drowning a little and need to regain bit of sanity.
Thanks again for reading and taking a moment to consider if these are areas you would like to contribute to.
Thankfully, most of our needs are met. Thanks to government programs our rent, food and healthcare are covered. However as it turns out our insurance doesn't cover pain management such as massage or stretch therapy.
People have asked how they could help. Our basic needs are met, but what we need to address next is managing Jonah's pain with as few drugs as possible (he is on so many already, and the side effects are no joke). I'm doing all I know how to do to help him heal and stay comfortable. But he needs professional therapeutic massage. I'm hoping to get him one session a week for 2 months.
Lastly, if there are any excess funds raised, I would hire a one time home helper. Between managing remote learning with the kiddos and caring for Jonah (including his multiple therapies each day) I have been struggling to manage household chores. If I could have help to get caught up just a bit it will make it easier to maintain here after. I feel like I'm drowning a little and need to regain bit of sanity.
Thanks again for reading and taking a moment to consider if these are areas you would like to contribute to.
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Shoshana Faust
Organizer
Kenosha, WI