Ryan Tauer

Hi Everyone,

Unfortunately, I’ve developed some sort of autoimmune disease that the doctors can’t diagnose. I’ve been working with the University of Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic and we still don’t have a solution. I’ve had 9 operations/procedures in the last year and a half, 3 since March 22nd. This last procedure has put me on bed rest due to the ongoing pain that can’t be relieved with medication. I have been limited to bed rest which is the only mild relief I can get. 

I found out on May 25th that this may take several months to resolve and might be a permanent thing. So I likely will not be able to return to work any time soon. It’s taken a huge toll on me physically and emotionally. I have lost 35lbs and the weight keeps dropping weekly. 

The most heartbreaking thing is that I have not been able to see and care for my son, Nash, the way I want to because I’m so limited physically, so he’s been staying with his mother most of the time. This is without the hardest and most most lonely time of my life. 

Financially, I’ve had to liquidate all my investments and take a loan out on my 401k to pay my bills. I unfortunately can’t get any credit or equity loans because my divorce several years ago forced me to file bankruptcy. It’s been a struggle since then financially, but all the medical bills and lack of working has been devastating. I am getting disability payments, but they are not covering my expenses. Everything that I have built and accomplished over my career has been completely wiped out. 

I’ve taken a lot of pride in everything I’ve built and accomplished in my life. I did it all on my own and haven’t asked for much help to do it. This is a very humbling experience because my physical health is not allowing me to solve this problem on my own. I’ve come to the conclusion that I have to put my pride aside, be open and vulnerable and reach out to anyone who cares about me and Nash and has the ability to help. 

Thanks to you all for your thoughts and prayers. 

Please forward and share this with anyone who knows me. I’m not a big Social media person, so my reach is limited. Many thanks.