Meet Naja Frenning, a loving mother of two, whose life has been turned upside down by chronic post-dural puncture headaches. These debilitating headaches have left Naja mostly bed-bound, unable to take care of herself or her children, eight-year-old Willow and two-year-old Rowan. Naja explains, “I don’t really have any quality of life. Just getting out of bed to go to the bathroom leaves me in agony.”
Her struggle began after complications from a medical procedure 13 years ago, leading to a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. Despite her persistence, Naja went misdiagnosed for years, enduring severe pain without the help she desperately needed. It wasn’t until she saw specialists in London that she got her diagnosis.
Now, Naja’s only hope for a return to normalcy lies in a specialised treatment in Germany, costing £34,000. Her family has managed to raise £10,000 through a loan but still needs support to cover the remaining costs. A GoFundMe page has been launched to raise £20,000, and with the community’s help, they’re halfway there.
Her husband, Grant, shares, “We want to get her to Germany as soon as we can. She’s suffered for so long, and it’s only getting worse.” With this treatment, Naja could finally find relief and regain her life.
The clock is ticking, and Naja’s condition is treatable if she can access the right specialist care. Together, let’s help Naja get the chance she deserves. If you want to support her journey, consider donating today. Every little bit counts and brings her one step closer to recovery.