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Trigeminal neuralgia surgery & living costs 4 Kzza

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Hi everyone, I'm fundraising for Karen Atherton (Kzza) who needs further brain surgery to manage the excruciating pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia (TN), a nerve disorder that shoots nerve pain from the brain into her face. 

Most people respond to medication, however, these cause seizures in Kzza. 

Additionally, most TN is triggered by compression of the nerve by an artery, vein or tumor. This is not the case with Kzza and so her TN is atypical with no physical obstruction.  Therefore less invasive treatments are not recommended as the success rate is low and can trigger a worse prognosis. 

As a result brain surgery is the preferred option. Previous brain surgery 2 years ago was partially successful but she has relapsed in recent times as the nerves at the point of surgery grew back and require further brain surgery, which is expected to occur in the next few weeks. Please refer to the video to see Kzza's journey through surgery last time. 

Additionally, Kzza has sunct syndrome which is nerve pain originating from another part brain to the side of her skull. It is so severe that wind against her hair can lead to debilitating pain, which is why her hair is cut short and she wears hats that cover her entire head. 

Kzza is struggling to speak now, which is expected to improve after surgery. She has fought hard to support herself with her career and is to be admired for her work ethic. 

That said, she is unable to continue with her employment, which comes to an end later this week. She will lose her work car in the coming months.

Kzza is a person who is the first to help others. She has been dealt a very tough hand by the world yet manages to keep a cheery disposition. She feels that she is inconveniencing us if she asks for help, (which she certainly isn't), and so often suffers in silence. 

Now is the time I'd like to ask you for your help to assist this beautiful soul with managing her medical expenses and personal costs now that she is unable to work. Any support is so greatly appreciated. 
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  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 2 yrs
  • Gavin Jackson
    • $20
    • 2 yrs
  • Veronica Brereton
    • $20
    • 2 yrs
  • Alina Ly
    • $10
    • 2 yrs
  • Van Coa
    • $20
    • 2 yrs
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Fundraising team: Fundraising team (3)

Kzza Atherton
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Labrador, QLD
Anthony Grima
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Sue-ellen Ackman
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