Woman with Nerve Conditions Pushes Through, Helped By Flights
Suffering from Nerve Conditions
Lera lives in Alabama. Recently she was diagnosed with two serious nerve conditions: dystonia and arachnoiditis. These conditions cause her intense pain all over her body, muscle weakness, and other problems. Lera's quality of life has been reduced due to these conditions, and doctors in her home area can't administer the care she needs.
Needing Help
Unfortunately, very few specialists are qualified to treat Lera's unique case. Some of them were all the way across the country in California. She had to fly to and from California every three months for treatments, and sometimes more frequently to get medication from the distant hospital's pharmacy. Then, on top of her previous problems, she lost her job. Lera didn't know how she could continue to access her care.
Mercy Medical Angels to the Rescue
Mercy Medical Angels gave Lera charitable flight assistance to the doctors in California. After some time, the doctors handed off her care to a specialist in Orlando, Florida. Once again, Mercy Medical Angels came through to help pay for round-trip tickets. They also covered the cost of an Uber voucher, which made it possible for her to afford ground transportation to the hospital.
"A Huge Help"
When asked how Mercy Medical Angels helped her, Lera can hardly contain her gratitude. "My flights were great, my quality of life is improving, and I'm staying more financially stable. It's all thanks to Mercy Medical Angels. They're a huge help!"
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