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Necessary Steps Before You Tak
- From: gottitravel
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There are many things you can do to avoid stress that comes when planning or preparing for a trip. I will provide you with details on things you can do to have a stress free trip.
Plan Your Trip Early: If possible, plan your trip at least one to two months before your departure. This will give you the necessary time needed to make sure everything needed is in place.
Items To Consider Before Your Trip:
- Determine your travel budget
- Select the days you will travel and your destination
- Will you need a rental car and/or hotel once you get to your travel destination?
- Determine the number of people that will take the trip with you
- Determine any special activities you would like to do during your trip
- Gather all necessary paperwork and bring to the airport with you(e-tickets, paper tickets, etc)
- Is there any special needs required for those traveling? If so, identify them
- How many bags will you need to check at the airport?(airlines now charge fees beyond your first bag)
- How will you book your trip?(internet, directly with airline, travel agent)
- Where will you stay once you arrive at your travel destination?(if hotel, make reservations ahead of time)
- If necessary, identify someone to pick up mail, newspaper, advertisements, etc while your away from home
- Determine how you will get to the airport(drive, taxi, shuttle bus, have someone drop you off, etc)
- Have enough cash with you for tipping and other expenses
- Research airline rules before you travel. Rules continually change. Knowing the rules will save you time and headacheSteps To Take Once You Arrive At the Airport:
- If you drive to the airport, find short/long term parking (some airports have covered shelter)
- Complete curb check-in with the appropriate airline
- Some airlines allow you to check your bags at the curb, some do not. For the ones that do not, you can go inside to the airline and do self check-in of your bags. There is a kiosk where you enter your information, including the number of bags. A slip will print and you will provide it to the airline agent. The airline agent will then check in your bags. Once you are all checked in, head to the security area of the airport. You have researched the rules ahead of time, so it should not be an issue getting through security. *Please Note - You will be required to take off your socks and shoes.
- Once through security, find your airline. You can also find eateries and gift shops if you have time on your hands. Just remember that planning and preparing ahead of time for your trip is key. This will definitely cut down on the amount of stress that you experience before, during and after your trip. Happy Traveling!
Teresa Johnson is a Travel Agent, who helps singles and families with vacation planning. Teresa offers a wide range of products and services - from travel planning, to booking of group cruises and assisting others with starting their home based travel business. Teresa specializes in travel planning for singles and families to help others deal with the sometimes overwhelming prospect of travel planning and starting a new business while still dealing with their normal day to day activities. Teresa educates others on the travel industry and mentors her home based travel team. Teresa is no stranger to the travel industry. She spent over 20 years as a corporate executive where she traveled a great deal.
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Happy Traveling........
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DISABLED MAN IN NEED OF A BLES
- From: GARYLRIBBLE
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DEAR DISABILITY DIGEST FAMILY, HELLO. MY NAME IS GARY L. RIBBLE AND TODAY IS MY FIRST BLOG,SO I AM NEW TO THIS. I AM A 61 YEAR OLD MAN LOOKING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,IN THE FORM OF A GOVERNMENT GRANT,TO HELP ME PAY OFF MY BILLS. IF I DO NOT FIND HELP AND MY STRESS FACTOR GETS ANY WORSE,MY DOCTOR SAID I AM A PRIME CANDIDATE FOR A HEART ATTACK OR STROKE AND I DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN. I AM ON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILTY BUT IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO PAY MY BILLS EVERY MONTH AND I AM STRUGGLING VERY BADLY TO MAKE ENDS MEET. I AM MARRIED AND MY WIFE WORKS BUT HER MONEY PAYS FOR WHAT GROCERIES WE CAN AFFORD. SHE MAKES MINUMUMWAGE AND GETS BUT A FEW HOURS EACH WEEK AT A LOCAL MOTEL,CLEANING ROOMS. THEIR BUSINESS IS DOWN AND HER HOURS ARE GETTING SHORTER AND THE NEED FOR A GRANT TO PAY OFF OUR DEBT,IS MOST CRITICAL. I DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO LOOK,SO I AM REACHING OUT TO YOU TO SAVE MY LIFE, IN A WAY,BECAUSE I AM A WORRY WART BIG TIME AND MY STRESS IS VERY CRITICAL. I HAVE DISABETES,HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CLL OR CHRONIC LYMPHOCTIC LEUKEMIA AND WORRYING IS NOT AT ALL GOOD FOR ME. I HAVE SOLICITED FOR DONATIONS ON LINE,TO HELP ME PAY OFF OUR $23,000.00 DEBT BUT HAVE GOT NOWHERE. I GUESS PEOPLE THINK I AM SCAMMING AND I CAN UNDERSTAND BUT I TRULLY AM DISABLED AND LIVING ON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY,EACH MONTH. SO I AM REACHING OUT TO YOU,OTHER DISABLED PEOPLE FOR YOUR BLESSING OF HELP AND HOPE SOMEONE WILL ASSIST ME IN FINDING THIS GRANT,IF IT EXISTS. IF NOT,MAYBE YOU CAN TELL ME HOW TO SOLICIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS,TOWARD MY CAUSE TO GET OUT OF DEBT AND LIVE A STRESS FREE AND HAPPY LIFE,BEFORE IT IS TO LATE. ONE THING FOR SURE I CAN'T TAKE MUCH ANYMORE OF BEING TURNED DOWN FOR HELP OR NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PLACE TO LOOK FOR HELP. IF YOU CAN BE OF HELP TO ME,PLEASE WRITE AND LET ME KNOW SOME HELPFUL IMFORMATION ABOUT THIS EMAIL. YOUR HELP IS OF A VAUABLE NEED TO ME AND I WILL ANSWER ALL REPLYS TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY. PLEASE ANSWER ME SOON,BEFORE MY TIME RUNS OUT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ANTICIPATED COOPERATION AND HAVE A VERY BLESSED DAY. SINCERELY,
GARY L. RIBBLE, NAPPANEE,INDIANA
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- 2 months ago
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GOVERNMENT GIVING THE JAIL SYS
- From: NeuroStimulator
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Asking why it is so difficult for injured workers to get the care they need.
THIS IS TO FOLLOW UP REGARDING NO ONE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT WORKCOMP1 CASE HERE ON THE DIGEST. HE HAS HELPED ME GETTING INTO MY DOCTOR IN NV. PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND NV IS THE WORST SYSTEM WHEN IT COMES TO WORKERS COMP. WE ALL NEED TO HELP HIM OUT. THAT'S WHY I AM POSTING THIS BLOG BECAUSE THERE IS LOTS OF TRUTH TO IT.
PLEASE GO TO HIS PROFILE AS WELL AS INSIDE 222 AND READ HIS BLOGS.
G-D BLESS EVERYONE WHO WILL HELP WORKCOMP1.
Tell me why it is that criminals get better medical treatment than injured workers? Tell me why it is that injured workers have to give up their rights in order to get the medical treatment they need? Why are injured workers second class citizens? Does the constitution not apply to us?
Why is it under regular health insurance, sometimes treating the same injury but not work related, a person is free to choose their own doctor, go to their own family physician, and have a constructive part in determining their own health care and recovery? Injured workers are not afforded this same opportunity.
Why, just because I am an injured worker, must I go way out of my way to a doctor when one is closer to my home? All these things may seem insignificant to you but if you really stop and think about it these are things that are actually costing workers compensation more money. Is it not true that an injured worker receives reimbursement for mileage when they take themselves to the doctor or they have transportation provided for them if they have no transportation?
Have you ever stopped to think even when comp is just reimbursing an injured worker for their mileage, how much comp would save if the injured worker was going to a doctor that is closer to them? For one injured worker it may not be much but figure it in for all the injured workers and I am sure it is an astounding amount that could be saved just in this cost to workers compensation. Then if you add in where comp pays a transportation service for injured workers who cannot drive the cost that could be saved increases dramatically.
Why just because we are injured workers do we have to hire an attorney just to get to a doctor or receive the treatment a doctor prescribes but comp denies? When we get to court the treatment is usually awarded anyway so there is a tremendous amount of savings that could be made in this scenario as well if the carrier would just go ahead and approve the treatment.
Why is it that just because we are injured workers, that the carriers are allowed to starve us out of our medical treatment and indemnity benefits until we either settle for not near enough to even cover our medical costs or wait for treatment until a court order is issued, and by then it is often too late thus rendering many of us either PTD or causing our conditions to require much more medical treatment than if we would have had speedy care and the prescribed treatment in the first place?
Why is it the Carriers in this state are not held accountable for their negligence? Why are the carriers allowed to cause the cost of comp to go up when the state is looking for ways to decrease the cost to the workers compensation system?
Why is it the carriers are never considered when issues of comp comes up? Are they not capable of fraud and mismanagement? You always look at the injured worker, the employer, the doctors, the medical facilities. When was the last time you checked out the carriers as a cost driver of comp in this state?
It seems to me that if you truly want to reduce the cost of the comp system and reduce the number of PTDs in this state that someone should be asking why does it take an injured worker so long to get the proper medical treatment and why do we have to hire an attorney to get it? The biggest cost driver to the workers compensation system in this state is the carrier itself.
Please remember that the most expensive injuries are not the small, short term injuries but the mid to long term injuries. If you check the state workers compensation records you will see that the litigation in this state is primarily on these type injuries and the litigation is caused by denial by the carrier, thus increasing the cost for these type injuries by millions in attorney fees.
If the carriers were really interested in reducing costs and saving money in the comp system they would not litigate just about every case that is a mid to long term injury.
Now please take a minute and ask yourself why to all of this. When will the carrier be held accountable?
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- 9 months ago
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- 1 year ago
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Julie S: My Story
- From: JulieS
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I use to work in the field of Psychiatric Nursing for the State of Virginia at Eastern State Hospital , one of the state’s mental institutions for the criminally insane. I enjoyed my job immeasurably. Unfortunately, a few years ago, one of my patients kicked me in the face causing two fractures of my jaw and the loss of much of the hearing in my left ear. The blow also jerked my neck around leaving me with nerve damage. I was told by my doctors that I would never be able to work in my profession ever again. I was completely devastated. Not to mention that I am still paying on student loans for an education I can no longer use. I was put on Workman’s Comp. which is supposed to pay any medical bill that are related to my accident at work, but I can only go see the specific doctors that they send me to (including specialists) some of which are located in Richmond, VA, 1 1/2 to 2 hours from where I live . I went though every kind of therapy imaginable, but nothing worked. My pain and other symptoms just kept getting worse and worse. Then the doctors started canceling my appointments because the state had not paid any of the bills, so they refused to treat me anymore until the bills were paid in full. I figured while I was fighting with the state to get my medical bills paid I would use my regular health insurance to continue seeing these specialists for further treatment, but I soon discovered that the state had cut off my health insurance entirely. So now I have no health insurance save for the Workman’s Comp., which only covers problems related to the accident, and they weren't even paying those bills even though they are the ones who sent me to see those doctors in the first place. Well, now after several years I am still fighting to get my medical bills paid. My credit is completely ruined because of all this, and because my health insurance was taken away from me I’ve been having to pay doctors out of my own pocket. My savings is all gone, and my physical condition has deteriorated to the point that I cannot work at all. I am struggling to even function right now. I was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Pulmonary Sarcoidosis, Fibroadenoma, Arthritis, and Depression about a year ago by Rheumatologists at the Medical College of Virginia, but although they diagnosed me with these diseases I was told they would not treat me for these problems there. They also suspect that most of my problems, especially the Fibromyalgia, is a result of the trauma I sustained from the accident at work, which would mean that the state should have to pay for my medical bills related to the Fibromyalgia as well. Unfortunately, there is no legal way to prove that the two things are related. So, I am stuck paying for everything myself without the benefit of insurance. Since then I have been referred to Rheumatologists and Pain Management Specialists all over the area to get some help, but they either won't see me at all because I don't have insurance or they keep wanting to pass me off to other doctors. So, I have spent all this money and have not received any kind of treatment. I am exceedingly tired, I'm enormously frustrated, I'm in tremendous pain all the time, and no one will help me!!!! I also applied for disability and was denied. I am now working on filing my appeal, but it is slow going and I am running out of time.
Well, that is my basic story except for the fact that I also have a fiancé named Rick. Rick and I have been engaged now for 10 years. We were supposed to get married in 1998, but two days before the wedding Rick woke up in the morning and could not see. We could not understand what was going on. Nothing had happened; he just woke up like that. We made an emergency visit to the eye doctor who told us that both of his retinas had detached, and that he had to have emergency surgery within 72 hours to reattach the retinas or he would lose all of his vision. The surgery was set up for the next day all the way down in Winston-Salem , NC . So, the wedding was canceled, we drove down, and he had the surgery. Regrettably, the nerve damage to his optic nerves was too great to restore much of his vision. He can see some out of his right eye, but out of the left he can only see light. He is considered legally blind. Fortunately for us then, the hospital helped him get his disability approved very quickly. See, the hospital wanted their money. The surgery, hospital bills, and doctor bills came to a total of around $200,000, and they knew the only way they were going to get their money was to push his disability through. This way his surgery would be covered retroactively. Then he started getting very very sick (which is a whole other long story in itself). To make a long story as short as possible it took us a long time to discover what was causing him to be so sick and in so much pain. For years everyone, the ER doctors, the specialists, the hospitals, every single healthcare professional that saw him, told us his symptoms were psychosomatic. One of the Gastroenterologists even wrote in Rick’s records that he was faking and only coming in for the drugs. I still would like to know how you can fake vomiting massive amounts of blood or extremely high white cell counts. Well of course after that no doctor wanted anything to do with him. We finally found a doctor, a surgeon, who actually listened to what we had to say and realized there was no way he could be faking some of the symptom he was exhibiting. This doctor ran a multitude of test on Rick till he finally found the problem. It turned out that he had a genetic defect in his pancreas which was causing him to have Chronic Pancreatitis. The pancreatitis had gone for so long untreated that he had lesions and tumors throughout his pancreas and had started spreading into his small intestine. He ended up having to have his pancreas removed which caused a multitude of other problems. He has been extremely ill for 8 out of the ten years we have been engaged to one another, and has had to be hospitalized much of the time as well. Since the problems with his vision and his illness we have not been able to get married because of the way the system works. Even now while I’m on the Workman’s Comp., and only making half of the wage I was paid when I was working, with my income added to his they say we make to much for him to keep his medical insurance. With him being so sick this is not an option, so we were never able to get married.
So, now we are both sick, and I’m so tired of dealing with doctors who act like they know everything, insurance companies, the red tape, and all the just plain bull that the healthcare system in this country keep trying to feed to us. I was a state employee when I got hurt, and since then I have been treated worse by both the state and the healthcare system than they would treat a dog. This whole situation has been going on for so long now that I have become severely depressed. I used to tell myself that things would get better eventually, but I’m afraid eventually is never going to come. Every time I think I’m taking a step forward, the system shoves me back two. For example, when I was finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia I thought, “O.K. now that we know what’s causing me so much pain, we can finally do something that will help me.” Then they drop the bombshell and tell me they don’t treat fibromyalgia there and that I am on my own. Well, it has been almost a year since I was diagnosed and I still have not received any treatment whatsoever. So, that is my basic story. To anyone who actually reads this, I’m sorry it is so long, but believe me, this is the short version.
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Traveling with a Disability or
- From: gottitravel
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Traveling With a Disability or Chronic Illness
From About.com
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MDMake your vacation a pleasure instead of a pain
by Karen Lee RichardsTraveling is supposed to be a pleasurable activity. We all dream of relaxing on warm sandy beaches, curling up by a cozy fire in a mountain-top chalet, or touring historic locations. Unfortunately, the harsh reality of traveling with fibromylgia or chronic fatigue syndrome is that often, just getting to our destination is so stressful and exhausting, we spend most of our vacation in bed, trying to recover enough strength to make the trip home.
Take heart! It doesn't have to be that way. With a little pre-planning, you can actually enjoy traveling again. Planning ahead reduces the stress caused by last minute rushing, essential items left behind, inadequate facilities and long lines.
Because stress frequently triggers a flare of symptoms, planning ahead can be the key to making your trip an enjoyable experience.Itinerary
Evaluate where you are going and what you will be doing. Do not set unrealistic expectations for yourself. Choose a destination that you will be physically comfortable with. If you are highly sensitive to cold weather, do not plan a trip to Alaska in the middle of winter. If you have difficulty climbing stairs, do not plan a walking tour of historic homes that feature high porches and multiple floors.Be realistic about how much activity you can handle each day. It is natural to want to see and do all you can with the few vacation days you have available, but if you try to do too much, you will not enjoy any of it. Schedule rest periods into your itinerary that allow you to take a nap. If it is not possible to return to your hotel at regular intervals, at least allow yourself time to sit down in a quaint cafe and leisurely sip your favorite beverage while your body rests and revives. Make your first day a short one. Avoid scheduling any sightseeing the day you arrive. Traveling is tiring at best, so just plan to settle in, rest and maybe go out for a nice dinner.
If possible, plan at least one day of rest after you return home before going back to work or resuming other activities. Although vacations are enjoyable, they can also be tiring.
While most large hotel/motel chains have 800 numbers, it is worth the extra few cents to call theHotels
hotel directly to make your reservation. This gives you the opportunity to ask specific questions about the actual facility in which you’ll be staying. Ask for a room that is on the main floor or near the elevator to minimize the distance you have to drag yourself and your luggage. Be sure to specify the accommodations you need (e.g. wheelchair accessible, shower grab bars, smoking/non-smoking).If you find hotel beds uncomfortable, after you check in do not hesitate to ask for additional pillows. Or go to a nearby discount store and buy a foam “egg crate” mattress pad. The added comfort is worth the few dollars it costs, and because it is so inexpensive, you can leave it behind when you go home.
Airlines
If you are traveling by air, call the airline and tell then you are disabled. Request a bulkhead aisle seat (first seat in coach). This is the easiest seat to get in and out of and has the most leg room. Allow yourself extra layover time when changing planes so that, even if the flight is running a little late, you will be able to make your connecting flight without rushing. Ask the airline what arrangements you need to make to minimize walking in the airports. Even if you do not normally use a wheelchair, request that one be waiting for you at curbside and at the gate of each stop on your trip. Save your energy for sightseeing and other fun activities. Get your ticket and boarding pass ahead of time to minimize the number of times you have to wait in line.Use luggage with wheels, check most of your bags and only carry on what you absolutely have to have during your flight. Lugging heavy bags through airports will leave you exhausted before you ever arrive at your destination. However, be sure to keep all of your medications in their original prescription bottles with you. In the event your luggage is lost, you will still have the medicine you need.
Road trip
If you are traveling by car, plan to stop for a few minutes every hour or two. Get out of the car, stretch and walk around a little. Staying in any one position too long will cause you to become stiff, increasing your pain. Plan your seating strategy. If there is room in the car, make a bed in the backseat so you can lie down when necessary. Try out a variety of sitting positions and note how many pillows you will need to take to keep you as comfortable as possible.Make your vacation a pleasure instead of a pain
Theme Parks/Tourist Attractions
Most theme parks and large tourist attractions are well designed to accommodate handicapped needs. Don’t let your pride get in the way of your comfort and fun. Even if you never use a wheelchair in your daily life, consider renting a wheelchair or scooter at theme parks…unless you can handle walking for miles and standing for hours without pain. At most attractions if you are in a wheelchair, you and those accompanying you can go right in without waiting in line. A wheelchair or scooter will allow you to do a lot more and suffer a lot less.Traveling Companions
When you are planning your trip, sit down with your family or travel companion and make sure they understand ahead of time that you may not be able to do everything they want to do.The most stressful part of a trip can be trying to meet someone else’s expectations. Before you leave home, come to an agreement on how to handle the times you need to rest. Do you mind if they go somewhere without you one day? Are they willing to let you rest without making you feel guilty? Discuss possible scenarios and how you will handle them. Knowing you are free to say, “I’m really tired. I think I’ll skip Water World this afternoon.” enables you to relax and enjoy yourself.With a little planning, your vacation will be the pleasurable experience it is meant to be.
Reprinted with permission, National Fibromyalgia Association , “Fibromyalgia AWARE”, June-September 2003
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- 1 year ago
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Save Money on Phone Bill
- From: pethealer
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Hello friends! Pethealer here. My real name is Gina. I have something to share with you. I was at my wit's end with the ridiculous high phone bills I was getting. I deliberated with the phone company numerous times on getting the bill lower. I finally gave up. I saw an ad commercial for Magic Jack right after I hung up with the phone company. I thought, "Well..that solves that problem!" So I went online and went to the magicjack.com website and ordered a magic jack. It cost $38 and some change to get it. It only costs 19.95/year for phone service! I called the phone company after I ordered the jack and disconnected my phone. I did have to keep the DSL Internet however as the Magic Jack doesn't work on dial-up or wireless. You plug the jack into a USB port on your computer and then plug the phone line into the jack. It works really well and the sound clarity is great! I don't know about anyone else but this is a great way to save money. And you can talk all you want. You get voicemail too. Check it out at: www.magicjack.com Peace out!
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- 1 year ago
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Another way to save a dollar a
- From: missionbeach
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Those of you who know me, know that I am always looking for a way to save a buck or make a buck without spending a buck! LOL! (When you are sick and disabled, that's just the way it is.) Anyway, I have found another way and thought I would post it here in case some of ya'll want to check it out. It's free and from what I could tell, there is no gimmick, (they don't even ask for a credit card.) Who knows, if you have alot of friends that shop, you may actually make a few bucks if you can get them to sign up. A little residual income goes a long way when there's not much coming in. Good Luck!
Note: I don't think this violates the TOS because I am not "soliciting a business" but if for some reason it does, I guess Brian will let me know so I can remove it. If so, I want ya'll to know that I am not intentionally being a "bad girl", just wanted to pass it along in case it might help someone. -Tammy Elaine
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- 1 year ago
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Get TSH Blood Test At Next Mam
- From: windyhair
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This is a note to all women. I urge you to get a TSH blood test on your next visit for a yearly mammogram because 20% of women (1 in 5) have thyroid disease and don't even know it.
Men can get it too, but women are 75% more likely to get it than men.
In 2006 I was diagnosed with Graves disease due to Hyperthyroidism and diffuse toxic goider, an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid. My diagnosis was two years in the making by my country general practitioner as specialists such as Endocrinologists were not available in my small ozark community at that time. Symptoms I had were that my heart was racing, blood pressure was high, I could not sleep at night, I would faint, had pounding headaches, trouble breathing, lost 45 pounds, would see spots before my eyes, and had numbness in my face that came and went.
Then one morning while sitting on the couch my entire face and both arms went completely numb with my heart racing. I called by doctor, who by this time had taken a Cat Scan looking for MS which was negative. She had also taken an earlier blood test but never read the results! The doctor had me come into her office and drew blood again-this time she read the results which was TSH <.005 and Free T4 of 4.94. My thyroid was dumping hormones into my bloodstream at 4 times the normal rate.
I had to have 9.8 millicuries of radioiodine treatment thru nuclear medicine. Again my thyroid was dumping excess hormones into my bloodstream. I then referred myself to a leading endocrinologist 155 miles from my home in the next state. When the endocrinologist read my medical files, she told me the information was in my file all along and that I could of had a heart attack or stroke being left untreated for as long as it was. She immediately ordered another RI treatment of 25 millicuries radioiodine.
But that wasn't the end of my dilemma. After Radioiodine treatment I had hair loss, was plunged from hyperthyroidism into a state of hypothyroidism (the complete opposite but treatable condition).
My entire family has autoimmune disase of one form or another. There are approximately 150 in the family of autoimmune diseases and from what I've learned, there is usually family clustering. What is family clustering? This means it is carried in your genes and something in the environment triggers it.
If one sibling has autoimmune disease, chances are good that another sibling will get it as well, but not necessarily the same disease. In my families case, my sister and I have Graves disease due to hyperthyroidism, my brother has Multiple Scerosis (MS), and my niece has Graves disease.
A simple blood test to check for TSH is all that's required to check for thyroid disease, both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. I urge every women to do this. It could save your life!
Good resources are The Thyroid Foundation of America, Inc. at http://www.allthyroid.org and
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association at http://www.aarda.orgT hey can also refer you to leading specialists in your area.
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- 1 year ago
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Sophie Belle
- From: heart4art
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Description:Sophie, My Lil' Southern Belle came from a North Carolina Kill Shelter. She is a Bassett Hound Mix who I adopted last week.
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