This past month has had its ups and a lot of downs. First I finally found a long covid clinic who accepts Canadians but I would have to travel to USA to have bloodwork drawn at $500 USA or find a Canadian doctor who could do the same bloodwork here.

I asked my family doctor for their support and since I had some blood work done within 3 months, they declined. This left me to book an appointment with a private doctor who graciously signed the paperwork because they know I’m not physically able to drive 5 hours, nor should I have to pay when we have OHIP and I am diagnosed with long covid. This private MD costs $360 per hour which is still less than the $500 USA I would have had to spend. As it turns out my bloodwork results did have some things wrong which, sadly, would have been missed if I didn’t go this route.

I had my appointment at the long covid clinic they told me the covid virus was responsible for autoimmune attacks on both my thyroid and digestive tract. They have given me both prescriptions and supplements to intervene. Then the clinic supported me with antiviral medication which has case studies to show they can be effective for people just like me. These case studies are not enough for Health Canada to approve antiviral medication use where I live and have a private drug plan that covers prescriptions.

I am tired and want my life back, so I decided to pay for this all out of pocket. Your donations have helped me so much! I want to thank each and every one who has contributed and shared my givesendgo so I can afford to continue this plan. It gives me strength to know so many people care about me.

The long covid clinic is optimistic I will recover with this antiviral protocol between 3-6 months. Not only that but my thyroid and digestive system (that absorbs vitamins) issues would have been missed if I hadn’t pushed and fought for myself.

A special 🙏 thank you 🙏 to Bethel Community Church of Barrie for their generous $500 donation.

More updates to come.

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