Hypermobility Syndrome; A connective tissue disorder which affects almost every joint in my body and causes severe chronic body pain,
Migraine with associated vertigo & visual aura; which are not responding well to treatment and also causing eye pain, sight disturbances and occasional blindness,
Hashimoto's; an Auto immune disorder,
And I have been treated for Menorrhagia and mental ill health since I was a teenager
and am now having Drs looking into Bipolar and Autism.
It's taken me a long time to get my Drs to understand what's wrong with me, but now that they do, I want to try all I can to make the most of my situation and to improve my health and make the most of life.
This involves using services not offered by the NHS.
Before I was recognised as having anything other than depression, Drs dismissed my chronic body pain and chest pain as anaemia only. It was only when I took myself to a (private) Chiropractor that the Hypermobility was noticed, and it was requested I be referred to specialists! This was what kick started the beginning of the journey for better health care that I've begun on this year, and I really want it to continue.
- With my joint disorder I need to wear supportive garments at times to keep my joints in place, as this disorder causes instability of the joints. Because my muscles are often fatigued because they're overworked trying to do the jobs of the ligaments I need these garments to do that job too occasionally!
- I'd like to have sessions with my Chiropractor to get my body realigned gently to promote better use of muscles without strain on certain muscles - this would aid me in my physiotherapy.
- I need a bed suitable for someone with joint and pain problems and a hyper extended back.
- I'd also like to fund an SAD light box for better mental health in winter seasons.
I've created a fund-raising page where donations can be made.
Any donations towards my health costs would be gratefully received. A free gift available for donations above £10 and for the kind generosity shown a second gift all donations over £50 will receive a second gift.
Alternatively, I am also collecting used stamps towards my fund-raising, so if you have any unwanted used stamps lying around, please save them for me, and I'd be happy to receive them from you! Or check out my website handmade items I sell.
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Abbi-Chan
Gaelle Finley
JoJo Massey
Michele Butlin
Cheers!~