My Most Recent Health Update - As Seen On My GoFundMe Campaign

Here is my most recent update. If you would like to contribute, and oh my goodness will it help, here's the link for the campaign: www.gofundme.com/healingwithheather

"Today I got my third nerve block!  The doctors STILL have no idea what's causing my constant pain, but this has so far been the only treatment that helps lessen it.  Of course it's not a perfect solution; its kind of like plugging a leak in a boat, but really needing to get back to shore.....but for now, I'll take whatever keeps me from drowning.  Plus, a nerve block is the only thing that has allowed me to eat food, and after not eating for two and a half months, I assure you that food is the greatest of all things :)

The included photo is me before the procedure, the IV, me after the procedure, and an example of the amazing food that I can now eat. 

Also I went to mention a little bit about invisible illnesses.  My before picture looks Facebook-profile worthy, but what you don't see is how much effort it took to shower this morning, when every part of me was almost too sore and pained to just get out of bed.  So just because I look like myself and "healthy," that doesn't mean that I am.  That's what an invisible illness is. 

Even directly after the procedure, when I was still loopy from the anesthesia, a woman angrily forced me to give up my seat for her, assuming that I didn't have my own health problems simply because of the way that I look.  I was too tired and weak to fight with her, and gave up my seat, and then she told me that I should smile....... Clearly not everyone is very educated on or open to others' struggles, so if you glean anything from this update, I hope it's considering the pain you can't see, and to value and respect it as much as you would more obvious injuries, such as someone with crutches or with a cast. 

But of course this won't me a stretch for you; you are the good ones, as you've already gone of your way to help me, showing that you understand.

The procedure was $30, and then I spent $70 on medicine, and that's $100 I didn't have without your help. Thank you again. You all have made my healing possible. I really couldn't have done this without you."