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October 29, 2016... the day I realized something just wasn't right.
As long as I can remember I've had long, thick, black hair. That night I took a shower & when I went to brush my hair I realized I was losing more hair than normal... freaking out, I went through my hair & found a quarter sized, round, smooth spot on my scalp. That's when my roller coaster began. Everyday I noticed more & more hair falling out in the shower, on my clothes, all over my truck floor. I knew this wasn't normal. My first instinct was to go to my primary care doctor & he told me it was because I was underweight & malnourished & also the severe amount of anxiety I have. I tried to gain weight & took control over my anxiety. Nothing worked & it still continued to get worse. 2 months later he called me back to the office & he sent me to a dermatologist right away. At 20 years old he knew this was not good.
Nervous & scared I went to my first dermatologist appointment... my doctor wouldn't even look at me when she realized what I was diagnosed with. Alopecia Totalis. AT is an autoimmune disease & is causing me to lose all of my hair. It is also causing my scalp to be really sore which can get extremely painful. Any female... young or older knows that hair is something we all love to have... it's what makes us feel pretty & put together. I was just in shock when she explained what was going to happen. Everyday I dread waking up & getting ready knowing what I'll see when I look in the mirror... I hate my reflection. I break down everyday & wonder why this is happening. I don't think anyone truly knows the damage it does to you until you are going through it yourself... but I'm just thankful I have so many amazing people around me that try to lift my spirit everyday.
Due to my other symptoms & how rare AT is... they are sending me to USF hospital in Tampa in March to do testing & figure out why this is happening & what is causing my other symptoms.
My family & I thought it would be a good idea to start a gofundme to raise money to help me get my "cranial prosthesis" & also help me with the rising medical bills & prescription costs that my insurance does not cover. Due to many doctor appointments & far away medical trips & even the days I'm to weak to get out of my bed my husband is having to take off quite a bit of work. Anything helps!!
The support I have gotten from family & friends means the world to me. I feel so blessed to have so many people taking this journey w/me & praying for me!
No matter what happens, I will stay strong & give my daughter the life she deserves, & let her know everyday how beautiful she is inside & out so she never questions it... no matter what life throws at her.
God wouldn't give me anything I can't handle.
I truly can't say thank you enough to everyone!!
As long as I can remember I've had long, thick, black hair. That night I took a shower & when I went to brush my hair I realized I was losing more hair than normal... freaking out, I went through my hair & found a quarter sized, round, smooth spot on my scalp. That's when my roller coaster began. Everyday I noticed more & more hair falling out in the shower, on my clothes, all over my truck floor. I knew this wasn't normal. My first instinct was to go to my primary care doctor & he told me it was because I was underweight & malnourished & also the severe amount of anxiety I have. I tried to gain weight & took control over my anxiety. Nothing worked & it still continued to get worse. 2 months later he called me back to the office & he sent me to a dermatologist right away. At 20 years old he knew this was not good.
Nervous & scared I went to my first dermatologist appointment... my doctor wouldn't even look at me when she realized what I was diagnosed with. Alopecia Totalis. AT is an autoimmune disease & is causing me to lose all of my hair. It is also causing my scalp to be really sore which can get extremely painful. Any female... young or older knows that hair is something we all love to have... it's what makes us feel pretty & put together. I was just in shock when she explained what was going to happen. Everyday I dread waking up & getting ready knowing what I'll see when I look in the mirror... I hate my reflection. I break down everyday & wonder why this is happening. I don't think anyone truly knows the damage it does to you until you are going through it yourself... but I'm just thankful I have so many amazing people around me that try to lift my spirit everyday.
Due to my other symptoms & how rare AT is... they are sending me to USF hospital in Tampa in March to do testing & figure out why this is happening & what is causing my other symptoms.
My family & I thought it would be a good idea to start a gofundme to raise money to help me get my "cranial prosthesis" & also help me with the rising medical bills & prescription costs that my insurance does not cover. Due to many doctor appointments & far away medical trips & even the days I'm to weak to get out of my bed my husband is having to take off quite a bit of work. Anything helps!!
The support I have gotten from family & friends means the world to me. I feel so blessed to have so many people taking this journey w/me & praying for me!
No matter what happens, I will stay strong & give my daughter the life she deserves, & let her know everyday how beautiful she is inside & out so she never questions it... no matter what life throws at her.
God wouldn't give me anything I can't handle.
I truly can't say thank you enough to everyone!!
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Savannah Dawn
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Port Charlotte, FL