Kate vs. Lyme..Round 2- Last Resort Treatment Cost
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All,
After 20 years of fighting Lyme disease and 3 other Tick Borne Illnesses (symptoms from the other diseases are different and worst than the Lyme)in a Country where the Medical Community scantly acknowledges or provides treatment options for those diagnosed with "Post Treatment Lyme Disease", I have come to the point where I need to seek alternative treatments outside of the United States. My condition has become too complicated and the disease has lingered too long to be able to treat with methods currently available in the U.S, per conventional medical guidelines. My trip will be comprised of at least 8 weeks of continuous, high risk, aggressive, and controversial procedures and treatments in hopes that such a multidisciplinary approach provides me with the opportunity of achieving remission again. This treatment will take place under one of the world's leading Infectious disease physicians that specializes in Tick Borne Illnesses and Hematology. He is very well respected and one of world's leading Lyme Disease and Associated TBD specialists, with raving reviews from the chronic Lyme community. Good news- miracles can happen there for even the most complex cases, which is why I am taking the risk. Bad news- I could very well have lasting permanent side effects, which ultimately could have fatal results. I try my best not to think of these scenarios, but it is also important to not dismiss the possibility. I am very scared about this trip and I'm extremely lucky that my family will be joining me to be by my side in Mexico, as otherwise I would have had to hire a caretaker. The clinic is an outpatient clinic, which basically just means I won't be sleeping there. We will be spending approximately 4-8 weeks in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at "Lyme Mexico Clinic" in a hopes that new and experimental practices for Lyme will help relieve me of what otherwise will surely end in a life of disability. Due to the nature, location and controversy of these medical services, the costs associated with this trip will not be covered by insurance( not that insurance covers much for treatment of Lyme or Associated TBD's in the U.S). The estimated cost out of pocket for this trip is in the range of $ 25,000-$50,000, not including the cost of airfare, lodging etc. I am also now faced with struggling to get my disability benefits since I can no longer work. This will add additional financial hardship which will make paying back my Mexico loan extremely difficult. Every day is a struggle, and any form of help would so greatly appreciated. Nobody likes feeling helpless and having to rely on others, and its hard for me to even do this, but there comes a time in one's life where you have to accept that some things you just can't fight alone. And here I am. Even if you can't financially help, if you have taken the time to read this, I would please ask that you consider researching this pandemic that is going on INTERNATIONALLY and share with others. There are very seriously ill patients with this disease in this country and around the world that are denied any sort of treatment and are left practically abandoned by the medical community. Due to this, the the chronic Lyme community has a very high rate of suicide. https://lymewarrior.us/ is one of the biggest and most successful of the Lyme advocacy groups. Check them out. Join the fight. Spread awareness. #Wejustwanttobeheard #invisablediseases
Warm Regards,
Kate Klinger
https://lymemexico.com/
After 20 years of fighting Lyme disease and 3 other Tick Borne Illnesses (symptoms from the other diseases are different and worst than the Lyme)in a Country where the Medical Community scantly acknowledges or provides treatment options for those diagnosed with "Post Treatment Lyme Disease", I have come to the point where I need to seek alternative treatments outside of the United States. My condition has become too complicated and the disease has lingered too long to be able to treat with methods currently available in the U.S, per conventional medical guidelines. My trip will be comprised of at least 8 weeks of continuous, high risk, aggressive, and controversial procedures and treatments in hopes that such a multidisciplinary approach provides me with the opportunity of achieving remission again. This treatment will take place under one of the world's leading Infectious disease physicians that specializes in Tick Borne Illnesses and Hematology. He is very well respected and one of world's leading Lyme Disease and Associated TBD specialists, with raving reviews from the chronic Lyme community. Good news- miracles can happen there for even the most complex cases, which is why I am taking the risk. Bad news- I could very well have lasting permanent side effects, which ultimately could have fatal results. I try my best not to think of these scenarios, but it is also important to not dismiss the possibility. I am very scared about this trip and I'm extremely lucky that my family will be joining me to be by my side in Mexico, as otherwise I would have had to hire a caretaker. The clinic is an outpatient clinic, which basically just means I won't be sleeping there. We will be spending approximately 4-8 weeks in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at "Lyme Mexico Clinic" in a hopes that new and experimental practices for Lyme will help relieve me of what otherwise will surely end in a life of disability. Due to the nature, location and controversy of these medical services, the costs associated with this trip will not be covered by insurance( not that insurance covers much for treatment of Lyme or Associated TBD's in the U.S). The estimated cost out of pocket for this trip is in the range of $ 25,000-$50,000, not including the cost of airfare, lodging etc. I am also now faced with struggling to get my disability benefits since I can no longer work. This will add additional financial hardship which will make paying back my Mexico loan extremely difficult. Every day is a struggle, and any form of help would so greatly appreciated. Nobody likes feeling helpless and having to rely on others, and its hard for me to even do this, but there comes a time in one's life where you have to accept that some things you just can't fight alone. And here I am. Even if you can't financially help, if you have taken the time to read this, I would please ask that you consider researching this pandemic that is going on INTERNATIONALLY and share with others. There are very seriously ill patients with this disease in this country and around the world that are denied any sort of treatment and are left practically abandoned by the medical community. Due to this, the the chronic Lyme community has a very high rate of suicide. https://lymewarrior.us/ is one of the biggest and most successful of the Lyme advocacy groups. Check them out. Join the fight. Spread awareness. #Wejustwanttobeheard #invisablediseases
Warm Regards,
Kate Klinger
https://lymemexico.com/
Fundraising team (2)
Kate Klinger
Organizer
Pittsboro, NC
Diane Jonczak
Team member