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I can't function anymore
Sun, 08/25/2013 - 12:51Comments
Re: I can't function anymore
Submitted by Frank Lee on Mon, 2013-08-26 - 23:58
I've also been fired before, but if you apply for disability, you could be told to "keep looking for a job in the same field. That is what you have experience in". Terrible response!
I think seeing the neurologist once a year is enough to renew prescriptions. Maybe call him and state that is all you need; can he do it without you paying for a visit?
I know this may seem a little extreme, but I moved to another country for 5 years. Living alone made it easy. A large city (Seoul) made it easy to get around by subway. Nationalized medicine allowed me to pay $7.50 to see a doctor. Prescription medicine was a lot less expensive. At the time, I was in my 40's. I looked for a job teaching ESL.
I've also been fired before, but if you apply for disability, you could be told to "keep looking for a job in the same field. That is what you have experience in". Terrible response!
I think seeing the neurologist once a year is enough to renew prescriptions. Maybe call him and state that is all you need; can he do it without you paying for a visit?
I know this may seem a little extreme, but I moved to another country for 5 years. Living alone made it easy. A large city (Seoul) made it easy to get around by subway. Nationalized medicine allowed me to pay $7.50 to see a doctor. Prescription medicine was a lot less expensive. At the time, I was in my 40's. I looked for a job teaching ESL.
Re: I can't function anymore
Submitted by Bklyngal2073 on Mon, 2013-08-26 - 23:11
My seizures were tolerable for most of my life. Went to college, ran my own business (a medical writer! :) ) But several years ago, the problem exploded. One hand was crippled, left in constant pain when I fell on stove while cooking. Seizures that rarely occurred now happen at least every 2 months. Med level increased so that I'm always dopey. Can no longer cook, which I love. Dozens of recipe books. Can't eat anything that not's "nuked" when I'm alone. Have trouble remembering words, forming sentences. Obviously not good for a writer. Not considered "disabled" so struggling to work. Biz/income cut in half. Have hubby, who is great, but he's in school. My docs now want me to consider surgery. Have insurance, but it will still require at least 20% of my own money. VERY depressed. Never had to cope with my condition like this. Can't drive, can't cook, have much trouble knitting, can't shower like a "real" person. Afraid to be alone and he is close to 70. Constantly anxious about losing him, especially since we don't have much savings. Wiped out by 9/11. Any advice on surgery? Any consolations? Very grateful.