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    Hi everyone;
    Well I can report that I have not really had any major flare ups, just an ocasional day here and there with painful days. But not any week long falre ups. Thank god for that.
    But the last 2 weeks, so many things happening. I lost a friend, who had MS. We had grown up together as babies we where till about age 12-13 or so, maybe little older. When we where older we lost touch. except seeing eachother here and there once in a while. But she must have been suffering so much for it seems she took her own life. It was really hard. I can remember so manything and it just hit me so hard.
    Then 5 days latter, I lost my job. the school i work in is going down finacialy. I was only working 17 hrs a week as it was. Now nothing. I am really at a loss. Besides not having any help before, and still not any. Its impossible. I am trying for unemployment, But i think i will not qualify. I didnt make enough for each quarty earning to be eligable. I was really hopeing for that. Then i went to pay my rent I had to put some on a credit card cos i have not enough money left. I found they had put another person in once my lease was up. I had been resigning this aprtment for the last 4 years. I just wanted to cry. And to keep my apartment need 100$ to resign the lease. which i dont have.
    I went to see my doctor today, I have been so depressed lattly, even before i lost my job i was feeling depressed. Now its worse. my heart beat is high was like 120, then 112 when recheck the nurse said she never had it high like that. plus i been sweating like crazy for no reason, I have no idea why. But the doctor say it is nerves doing it.
    She is saying i need to see a tharapist. and that my conditions and pain is cos i have mental issues, which makes me upset. I know stress is making it worse. But i dont belive it is what is causing all the problems.
    But I do feel i am becomeing more depressed the last month or so. Its all become so over welming. I was to go to the U of M hospital next week, but the cost of gass is so high and its 2 hrs one way.
    Now ia m trying to find a job, one which will allow me to work very few hours and can work around me missing work when i have a flare up where i will not have to worry of job loss. I really dont know how to go about this. Today i filled out papers for Disability. But that will take long time and the chances of gettingit are not good.
    My ex husband waas to start sendingme the money he owes me and said he will send march 1-2 went to wester union, nope he didnt send it. Really its jus tbeen one thing after another. I dont know what to do. Since i dont have any help frommy family, i deffently have no suport at all. When i call my mom she just says i dont know what to tell you any more.
    Maybe a councler would help, but no money to pay for it, so its not possible, I am really afraid to see what is coming next. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. This work issue is where i am stuck. Since to keep the health insurance and prescription coverage, and food assistants, I have to remain low income, 500$ gross income. Or full time with all benifits. But lets face it. full time isnt going to work. I cant usualy mange the 17 hours i was working.
    Thanks for any advice
    stacy


    Current Conditions:
    Endometriosis,1995
    IC,Feb 06
    IBS-C

    Prenecious Anemia
    Stomach Ulcers
    Duodenitis
    Acid Reflux
    Low Blood Sugar
    Hypothyroid
    Migrains

    Surgeries
    Laporoscopy-1995
    Gaul Bladder-1996
    Laporoscopy-2005
    colonoscopy2005
    cysto/hydro-2006
    cysto/hydro-2007

    endoscope-2007

    Meds:
    Elmiron,100mg 2am 2pm
    Seasonique,1 night(helps control pain for Endo)Provera, 10mg 1 night
    Elavil, 150 1pm
    Flexeril, 10mg 1 night(was to be 1 am also but makes me to sleepy)
    Prilosec,20mg 1am 1pm
    Zoloft,100mg 1 pm
    Topamax 25mg 1am 2pmCyannobalamin(b12), 1 injection every 2 weeks
    Reglan, 10mg, 1 3xday with meals-for duonditis
    Ultram 50mg 1 every 4hrs as needed for pain
    Pyridim,100mg as needed
    Vicodin 5/500 as needed for pain
    Heating pad
    Ice Pack
    Arthritis Pain Equate brand 650mg usualy 2 at a time
    Stool softeners w/stimuli, 2am 2pm[/COLOR]

    Hopefuly no more gets added to the list!!!

    I wish the best for all of you and hope the days with pain are few. I wish you peace and calmness... for we all need it, with out it... the pain is worse.
    Try to take the best care of you that you can. When you are not happy with the care you get dont hesitate to get the help you need. Sometimes a 2nd opinion can give the calm and peace which you are seeking.
    My prays go to all of you. For I know there are many who are have many bad days and need a shoulder.. Always remember this site, for its made a huge differance to me and many people. Here you can find the the ear your looking for when you just need to vent.
    When your not looking for Im so sorry and I have no idea what can help you. Here we understand the pains the suffereing and most of all the Constant frustration. For anyone who needs it.. I will do my best to be the ear who can listen and help how ever I can. All my best to all of you.
    Dont forget to take care of you!
    Take care

  • #2
    Oh Stacy! I'm so sorry! I don't have any words of wisdom, but I have gone through similar experiences where everything hits at once and you don't know if you'll be able to even stand up. So I want to let you know you can write to me anytime and here are some giant hugs for you to let you know I care. (((((((((((((((Stacy))))))))))))))))

    Hugs,
    Moonheart
    http://www.TheCraftyEwe.etsy.com

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    • #3
      Have you considered filing for public assistance. If you have no income, you should qualify, especially if you are applying for disability. You should be eligible for some help.

      Warm hugs,
      Donna
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      • #4
        I am already getting the Medical help the insurance which is why my income has to be so low to kep it, And i do get food assistance, since my income has to be so low.
        I called my advisor there and said i lost my job, is there any other help. Nope she said i get all i can get since i dont have kids. But if i get an evection notice then they will help me. ITs so redundant. I cant stand it. I did aply for disability, but its just in the begining stages. I just got the 1st packet of papers and sending them out today.
        I keep looking for jobs, but everything is more hours then i can work. And none of them offer medical insurance. So its not even worth it to apply. I am going to go talk to my old director see if she knows anything to help me find a job. At very leaast to get her as a referance. Live keeps moving cant stop that. Jsut where i live there is hardly any good jobs, Its a university town. SO we have mainly fast food or other resturants. But i will see what i can manage to get done today.
        Thanks everyone for nice words and encouragement. I deffinatly need them to get threw all this. Just when you think you can be settles, bam it hits you fla in the face all over again. Ohhh well.. got to run. thanks everyone.
        stacy


        Current Conditions:
        Endometriosis,1995
        IC,Feb 06
        IBS-C

        Prenecious Anemia
        Stomach Ulcers
        Duodenitis
        Acid Reflux
        Low Blood Sugar
        Hypothyroid
        Migrains

        Surgeries
        Laporoscopy-1995
        Gaul Bladder-1996
        Laporoscopy-2005
        colonoscopy2005
        cysto/hydro-2006
        cysto/hydro-2007

        endoscope-2007

        Meds:
        Elmiron,100mg 2am 2pm
        Seasonique,1 night(helps control pain for Endo)Provera, 10mg 1 night
        Elavil, 150 1pm
        Flexeril, 10mg 1 night(was to be 1 am also but makes me to sleepy)
        Prilosec,20mg 1am 1pm
        Zoloft,100mg 1 pm
        Topamax 25mg 1am 2pmCyannobalamin(b12), 1 injection every 2 weeks
        Reglan, 10mg, 1 3xday with meals-for duonditis
        Ultram 50mg 1 every 4hrs as needed for pain
        Pyridim,100mg as needed
        Vicodin 5/500 as needed for pain
        Heating pad
        Ice Pack
        Arthritis Pain Equate brand 650mg usualy 2 at a time
        Stool softeners w/stimuli, 2am 2pm[/COLOR]

        Hopefuly no more gets added to the list!!!

        I wish the best for all of you and hope the days with pain are few. I wish you peace and calmness... for we all need it, with out it... the pain is worse.
        Try to take the best care of you that you can. When you are not happy with the care you get dont hesitate to get the help you need. Sometimes a 2nd opinion can give the calm and peace which you are seeking.
        My prays go to all of you. For I know there are many who are have many bad days and need a shoulder.. Always remember this site, for its made a huge differance to me and many people. Here you can find the the ear your looking for when you just need to vent.
        When your not looking for Im so sorry and I have no idea what can help you. Here we understand the pains the suffereing and most of all the Constant frustration. For anyone who needs it.. I will do my best to be the ear who can listen and help how ever I can. All my best to all of you.
        Dont forget to take care of you!
        Take care

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        • #5
          Stacy,
          I know exactly how you feel. I am fillng out my disability forms now too. My doctor wants me to go back to counseling but my family needs to eat more! Have you tried checking into a SSDI attorney? I know that most won't charge a fee if they lose your case and there are no up front charges. They will only take a percentage of your back fees that you win. If I lose my case with my LTD insurance company, that is the route i am going to take as I don't have 2 years to hang out on Social Securities clock. An attorney will speed up the process for you.
          Best of luck and don't give up.
          Wendi
          IC symptoms began in 1975; diagnosed in March 2006.
          Other conditions: PFD, Migraine, VV, Total Abd Hysterectormy on 12/27,06 for Cervical Cancer, Fibromyalgia.
          Current Daily Meds: Roxicet, Methadone, Flexoril, Flomax
          I use Prayer, Yoga, Relaxation Breathing and TENS to help relieve stress, anxiety and pain- LOTS of make up to hide my true identity!

          myspace page:www.myspace.com/armslee

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          • #6
            You know, My mom was say that to me the other week. That usualy the first attempt to get ssdi, you will not win, I had applies in 05, and now i am trying again. Since in 05 I thought i only had the endo, and wasnt able to work. Now with the IC too. I need to do something. But she told me too must get an lawyer to help get it. I think I might need to do it. Will see how it starts out if i start noticing any hesitaition i will deffiantly try for the lawyer.
            Thanks for the good advice.
            stacy


            Current Conditions:
            Endometriosis,1995
            IC,Feb 06
            IBS-C

            Prenecious Anemia
            Stomach Ulcers
            Duodenitis
            Acid Reflux
            Low Blood Sugar
            Hypothyroid
            Migrains

            Surgeries
            Laporoscopy-1995
            Gaul Bladder-1996
            Laporoscopy-2005
            colonoscopy2005
            cysto/hydro-2006
            cysto/hydro-2007

            endoscope-2007

            Meds:
            Elmiron,100mg 2am 2pm
            Seasonique,1 night(helps control pain for Endo)Provera, 10mg 1 night
            Elavil, 150 1pm
            Flexeril, 10mg 1 night(was to be 1 am also but makes me to sleepy)
            Prilosec,20mg 1am 1pm
            Zoloft,100mg 1 pm
            Topamax 25mg 1am 2pmCyannobalamin(b12), 1 injection every 2 weeks
            Reglan, 10mg, 1 3xday with meals-for duonditis
            Ultram 50mg 1 every 4hrs as needed for pain
            Pyridim,100mg as needed
            Vicodin 5/500 as needed for pain
            Heating pad
            Ice Pack
            Arthritis Pain Equate brand 650mg usualy 2 at a time
            Stool softeners w/stimuli, 2am 2pm[/COLOR]

            Hopefuly no more gets added to the list!!!

            I wish the best for all of you and hope the days with pain are few. I wish you peace and calmness... for we all need it, with out it... the pain is worse.
            Try to take the best care of you that you can. When you are not happy with the care you get dont hesitate to get the help you need. Sometimes a 2nd opinion can give the calm and peace which you are seeking.
            My prays go to all of you. For I know there are many who are have many bad days and need a shoulder.. Always remember this site, for its made a huge differance to me and many people. Here you can find the the ear your looking for when you just need to vent.
            When your not looking for Im so sorry and I have no idea what can help you. Here we understand the pains the suffereing and most of all the Constant frustration. For anyone who needs it.. I will do my best to be the ear who can listen and help how ever I can. All my best to all of you.
            Dont forget to take care of you!
            Take care

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