Please help Julie find health answers

Hi, my name is Julie. I am a 52-year-old single mom of two amazingly beautiful, brilliant daughters who are the light of my life and have been the reason for my continued determination to keep going.

In 1981, I acquired Lyme disease and 5 co-infections that went undiagnosed for 34 years. I always knew something was wrong. My body quickly began experiencing extreme pain, and chronic fatigue and brain fog set in. So, at the age of 11, I already had Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). The toxic load of the Lymes on my immune system also caused Epstein-Barr Syndrome, along with much internal damage.

The birth of my 2nd daughter left me with irreparable pelvic and rectal damage due to the doctor's careless removal via forceps, along with a 4th-degree cervical tear. The damage to nerves and muscles is something that has changed my existence.

In January 2016, I had an urgent colectomy where a sizeable portion of my colon was removed, along with twelve lymph nodes, due to colon cancer.

As a consequence of both the childbirth damage and restructuring of the colon, I have struggled for years with worsening bowel issues and peritoneum adhesion to my internal spinal ligaments. In the past 1.5 years, a condition called ileus has completely debilitated my life. This impairment, along with the constant and ongoing problems due to Lyme disease cellular damage, has put me in the position of being unable to work for an income. At this time, my days are spent at appointments, researching my next possible options, and caring for my family and myself the best I can.

Both my medical insurance and Western medicine provider have left me with many "unknowns" as I have attempted to receive the required help, accruing massive and mounting medical bills. I have sought out the knowledge and treatment of multiple professional services, but due to the immense out-of-pocket costs I have endured, I cannot continue with any care.

I spent many decades researching, trying different modalities and therapies, and seeking the input of specialists and doctors to advocate for myself. Unfortunately, my acute and debilitating physical issues, especially of late, have had no resolution whatsoever and only continue to worsen. I feel extremely depleted, and the intense financial stress I experience plays a prominent role in my ability to maintain my health to a reasonable standard.

Asking for help like this is not easy for me, but it is of the utmost importance to my life and my daughters' to receive the care and answers I need. I hope to continue to seek treatment, but only with your help will I be able to do so.

Thank you to every one of you for your great kindness. I appreciate your help more than you could ever know.