In A Nutshell

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Despite being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about a decade ago, I was able to work and lead a "normal" life, until I became severely ill with MS type symptoms one month after being laid off in June 2009, which meant no health insurance to properly address the problem. I spent 3 days in the hospital but since they initially did not want to keep me (one doc said I may have MS, but was overruled), I did not qualify for the financial aid for hospital bills because they did not think I belonged there. I was misdiagnosed with Labyrintits and sent on my way. I was told it would go away in a few weeks, that was 3 years ago and I have had the symptoms of dizziness, balance problems, vertigo, and pain every day since then. I went to a local free health clinic until they told me they exhausted all their options and could not help me any longer. I cannot drive nor work outside the home and only walk briefly with the aid of a cane, but also can't get disability because I have no real diagnosis for these particular symptoms. These are the chronicles of my (so far) dead-end journey riddled with bodies of good intentions.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

I Am Now a 99er


It's not a mile stone to be proud of. For those of you who do not know, a 99er is a person who has exhausted all 99 weeks of unemployment benefits. It's really hitting home now, there is no more safety net left. I had hoped to heal before that money ran out, but there are no changes in my health. Looks like whatever I have is here to stay. I suppose it's time to bite the bullet and make that dreaded call to the Department of Social Services. Manana.