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Last month someone did the kindest thing ever to me.
This story shows how kind strangers are...
Last month I had kidney stones. I passed them at the hospital. Still, I felt sick.
I told the docs. They said eh, it& #39;s just part of the kidney stones. Still, it felt diff...
This story shows how kind strangers are...
Last month I had kidney stones. I passed them at the hospital. Still, I felt sick.
I told the docs. They said eh, it& #39;s just part of the kidney stones. Still, it felt diff...
I still felt horrible days later.
My bones hurt. I was struggling to walk and stand up straight. No fever, but felt like the flu. Suddenly, I got a huge rash on my chest.
I went to the hospital again. I thought it was kidney failure. Docs couldn& #39;t find a thing!
My bones hurt. I was struggling to walk and stand up straight. No fever, but felt like the flu. Suddenly, I got a huge rash on my chest.
I went to the hospital again. I thought it was kidney failure. Docs couldn& #39;t find a thing!
I called my best bud @_jacksmith. "Sounds like Lyme" he said. "Let me connect you to a bud"
I called his friend. This friend was an ex-hedge funder. She got lyme years ago. Due to frustrations with lyme treatment, she quit her fund and dedicate her time+money to lyme research.
I called his friend. This friend was an ex-hedge funder. She got lyme years ago. Due to frustrations with lyme treatment, she quit her fund and dedicate her time+money to lyme research.
She didn& #39;t ask my name. Had no idea who I was. Spent HOURS talking to me. Calming me, teaching me.
Then she booked me an appointment with a specialist 4 long term treatment
"Great" I said. "Do you know if they accept insurance?"
"Don& #39;t worry about it. I paid for it" she said
Then she booked me an appointment with a specialist 4 long term treatment
"Great" I said. "Do you know if they accept insurance?"
"Don& #39;t worry about it. I paid for it" she said
I went to the doc. Did tests. It was Lyme. He treated me and I& #39;m feeling so much better.
For many, Lyme is not diagnosed until later on and can ruin lives. I& #39;m lucky and will likely be perfect within next few weeks.
For many, Lyme is not diagnosed until later on and can ruin lives. I& #39;m lucky and will likely be perfect within next few weeks.
While I& #39;m not a "somebody", I do have a good job and can pay for my own doctor.
But this lady didn& #39;t know that.
"Its expensive and I didnt want price to hold you back so I just did it before you could say no"
The bill was tens of thousands for treatment!
She paid ALL of it.
But this lady didn& #39;t know that.
"Its expensive and I didnt want price to hold you back so I just did it before you could say no"
The bill was tens of thousands for treatment!
She paid ALL of it.
I was nearly in tears by her generosity.
At this point, I had Bells Palsy (paralyzed face), could barely talk, walking hurt, was very sick.
I was down and felt miserable, low, and afraid. So, having someone to guide me was a huge deal.
At this point, I had Bells Palsy (paralyzed face), could barely talk, walking hurt, was very sick.
I was down and felt miserable, low, and afraid. So, having someone to guide me was a huge deal.
Now, I was afraid to tell this story publically because its a very rich person paying for me, someone who& #39;s already blessed and privileged.
But this woman had no idea who I was (she does now).
And after talking to the doc, he said "she does this all the time".
But this woman had no idea who I was (she does now).
And after talking to the doc, he said "she does this all the time".
I started researching her.
So far, she& #39;s given $100m plus away to medical research.
Not only that, according to the doctor and others I spoke to, she& #39;s paid for private treatment for dozens, maybe hundreds of people.
So far, she& #39;s given $100m plus away to medical research.
Not only that, according to the doctor and others I spoke to, she& #39;s paid for private treatment for dozens, maybe hundreds of people.
I& #39;ve become buds with this woman. She asked me not to mention her. So I won& #39;t.
But I had to tell this story.
I& #39;m no expert, but my experience clearly shows the healthcare system is messed up.
Had I not had access to her + money, I& #39;d be fucked.
But I had to tell this story.
I& #39;m no expert, but my experience clearly shows the healthcare system is messed up.
Had I not had access to her + money, I& #39;d be fucked.
I don& #39;t know how to address that problem, but it& #39;s true. Had I been a gardener who got Lyme with no connections + money, my life could have been ruined.
Second, I wanted to share just how generous strangers can be. I was at my lowest when sick, and she helped me.
Second, I wanted to share just how generous strangers can be. I was at my lowest when sick, and she helped me.
I will have to figure out a good way to repay this favor and pass it on.
Some type of donation or helping others like this is for sure something I need to do. Not sure yet what it& #39;ll be, but I& #39;ll figure something out.
People are good!
Some type of donation or helping others like this is for sure something I need to do. Not sure yet what it& #39;ll be, but I& #39;ll figure something out.
People are good!
And btw I was in the hospital for ~3 days.
They said they weren& #39;t sure it was lyme (tests are awful, take longtime. They didn& #39;t even give me any antibiotics.
1 day later i woke up with a completely paralyzed face + couldn& #39;t walk.
Since taking antibiotics, I& #39;ve improved SO much
They said they weren& #39;t sure it was lyme (tests are awful, take longtime. They didn& #39;t even give me any antibiotics.
1 day later i woke up with a completely paralyzed face + couldn& #39;t walk.
Since taking antibiotics, I& #39;ve improved SO much
I thought I was having a stroke. So, the fact that I had a specialist on call due to this lady was literally a life saver.
