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Help Willow in Her Fight Against Fibromyalgia

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Hi! I'm Willow, and I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that causes widespread pain throughout the entire body, extreme fatigue, and memory loss.

For those who donated to my first GoFundMe:
Thank you so much. Really. Thanks to your help, I was able to go to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, where I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Thanks to you, I've gained a crucial piece of the puzzle in this complex and ongoing pursuit.

Unfortunately, this is just the beginning of my challenges. I also struggle with the debilitating effects of chronic fatigue syndrome, costochondritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). These may just be strange words to you, but to me, these conditions make even the simplest tasks agonizing and exhausting, robbing me of the ability to engage in basic human functions that many take for granted. It's frustrating, and I'm hoping I can get a piece of my life back soon.

Since 2012, I've sought answers and relief from my conditions, consulting with over 50 doctors across various states in a tireless search for solutions. Yet, despite countless medical interventions and treatments, the journey toward healing has been met with only setbacks and disappointments.

I've found a piece of the solution while working with a fibromyalgia doctor. Unfortunately, the costs of medicine, physical therapy, chiropractor visits, and more continue to stack up.

If you're able to donate anything at all, I will use it towards the listed medical expenses. Thank you so much for taking the time to read about me. Let's get better together.



5/15/2024 update: It seems I have been diagnosed with pinched nerves in both of my arms. Depending on what the doctor says, I may need to get surgery again. This may be an expensive journey, so I'm hoping for some help. Thank you!!!
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Donations (3)

  • Anna Liu
    • $25
    • 8 mos
  • Nicholas Edel
    • $60
    • 8 mos
  • Lauren Fobes
    • $20
    • 8 mos
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Caledonia, MI

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