Support Arthur Dreams' Fight Against Liver Cirrhosis

Hello to all,

I am starting this go fund me on behalf of my husband Arthur Dreams, 29, better known as “Tudo” to friends and family to help with his journey living with liver cirrhosis.

A previous go fund me was created under “Dream on”, but my family no longer has access to the account.

As many of you know, Tudo was diagnosed with liver disease May, 2024 after experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, jaundice, decreased appetite and stomach pain.

A liver biopsy was completed September, 2024 to determine the extent of damage. During the procedure an artery was nicked, causing him to go into hemorrhagic shock requiring him to receive a life saving blood transfusion and thoracentesis.

Due to the complications of the liver disease Tudo has been experiencing “hydrothorax” this is caused by fluid build up in the lungs due to the liver damage, “Anemia” due to his liver no longer producing red blood cells, resulting in multiple blood transfusions every month; “Pitting edema” on half of his body causing the inability to walk and do simple things such as putting on clothing, moving positions in bed or socializing as he no longer has the energy to uphold a conversation for long periods of time and experiences pain frequently.

Tudo currently has lost muscle mass and has become very weak causing him to be bed bound the majority of the day. He is unable to play with his children as he wishes as he no longer has the stamina to do so.

Ultimately, he needs a new liver.

Our appointment with the liver team has been delayed since December 2024 due to criteria needing to be met in order to be referred.

Until then, Tudo continues seeing his providers, and keeping up with treatments.

As the provider for our family of 5, I have needed to take time off from work to care for my family and plan for future needs. Due to this I am concerned bills will pile faster than I am ready for and it is uncertain as of now, if I will continue to have employment.

I ask that you please help our family spread our story in hope that it reaches someone with a warm heart.

Please listen to your body when you are feeling ill.

Thank you all for your love and support during this time. I plan to update the page, once we receive more updates.

Sincerely,

Maria Dreams

***Update as of 04/01/25.

Tudo went in for an endoscopy to re band some varies in his esophagus. Due to insurance issues he had to switch to a new provider out of town in Silverton, OR.

After the procedure we were advised of the best news we have had in a very long time. The inflammation in the liver and esophagus has gone down, but inflammation in the stomach remains. The varices have reduced to the point of being non existent, so no need for re banding! he now qualifies to see a liver specialist at OHSU, so we are waiting to get in contact.

Tudo’s liver enzymes have reduced to a more normal level and his hemoglobin was stable, so he didn’t require a blood transfusion and was told continuing treatment, there is a possibility he will not need a liver transplant.

We were told there is no concern for his liver shutting down on him. News we really needed to hear.

Thank you everyone for your love and support. Keep those prayers coming, someone up there is listening ❤️