Monday, June 28, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Professional Determination from Social Security???
It is understood that applying for Social Security Disability can be difficult but, you never know how incompetent they can be until you experience it yourself. During February of 2009 I had contracted pneumonia. Three months later I still have it. Can't shake the darn thing. After doctor visits and x-rays they refer me to a Pulmonologist who makes a diagnosis of Emphysema. Calcified spots were found and medication prescribed. After all, YOU CAN'T BREATH RIGHT!
During this time, every 60 days or so I an Oncologist who takes blood monitoring Multiple Myeloma. A couple of days after my last visit with the Pulmonologist, I called him to ask about the fluid that was built up from my ankles to the tops of my thighs and abdomen; my face bloated like a melon. He recommends going the ER. By the time it is all over I have Congestive Heart Failure, high blood pressure and Amaloidysois; a protein deposited by Multiple Myeloma on my lower heart.
OH! One more thing! I have a diagnosis of being a low to moderate risk for sudden cardiac arrest!
I have been hospitalized only two times this year from heart congestion. Those familiar with all this know what "normal activity" is like. Being in the sun long is a hazard. Because of the uniqueness of my condition, my doctors are going to recommend me to the "Amyloid Treatment and Research Program at Boston University" because there is no more they can do now.
Th insult comes when Social Security determines that "Although you may experience discomfort, the evidence shows you are still able to move about and to use your arms, hands, and legs in a satisfactory manner..."
Read the full page. It is interesting and sad with its misspelling and apparently not following their own guidelines. They forgot the Emphysema and I didn't bother mentioning much about the double herniated disk.
Note on the list of reports there is an entry for a Neurologist; I never saw one. The Pulmonologist at that time was sharing space with a Neurologist and that was explained to them via phone AND email.
End of my RANT!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
A wonderful Message by George Carlin ===================================== The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less. We buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete. Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. - by George Carlin.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Crocodyl
Followers
Quote of the Day
Where is the Outrage?
