Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease leading to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatiguability. The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Although myasthenia gravis may affect any voluntary muscle, muscles that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, and...
I have not posted much in a while, just some simple drive-by-posting. This is a great group and I enjoy being a part of it. You are all a blessing to me. Thanks for your prayers, support, and encouragement.
Things are still gone fairly well for me. I have all the same symptoms, but not a severe. I did have a rough three-day weekend, but hope that it was only a quickly passing issue.
Spring is in full bloom here in North Georgia and the days are hot already. It sure makes me want to cut grass and work in the yard. But the boss will not let me because of my breathing. She is right, of course! I told her, "what she don't know won't hurt her!" She said, "what she don't know will hurt me when she finds out!" She Won!
I have been working on some financial matters for the last few days. It is amazing how fast medical bills can grow. Over the last twenty-four months, my hospital and doctor bills have totaled $361,775.12 (not including medications). That averages out to $15,074 per month. I read that Myasthenia Gravis is one of the most costly neurological diseases to treat and I believe it.
Things are still gone fairly well for me. I have all the same symptoms, but not a severe. I did have a rough three-day weekend, but hope that it was only a quickly passing issue.
Spring is in full bloom here in North Georgia and the days are hot already. It sure makes me want to cut grass and work in the yard. But the boss will not let me because of my breathing. She is right, of course! I told her, "what she don't know won't hurt her!" She said, "what she don't know will hurt me when she finds out!" She Won!
I have been working on some financial matters for the last few days. It is amazing how fast medical bills can grow. Over the last twenty-four months, my hospital and doctor bills have totaled $361,775.12 (not including medications). That averages out to $15,074 per month. I read that Myasthenia Gravis is one of the most costly neurological diseases to treat and I believe it.
As it happens, I've worked for government for more that 20 years. I graduated, top of my class, from Maxwell:
http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-public-affairs-schools/public-affairs-rankings
You'll find it ranked right there above Harvard and Princeton.
This DOES make a difference, TJ, I've worked for my creds and know what I'm talking about. Whether it is government or medicine, you seem to want to wipe away what has been derived from years of study and hard work. It might work for you, but it doesn't work for others. When you make your flip comments, please show us your creds, otherwise it's all just meaningless noise.
You can be supportive without having any creds but as soon as you make defining comments, you are stepping beyond...
Every day I, and millions of others, go to work for you and the rest of America
Can't you please stick to what you KNOW, not what you think? Can't you please show deference to folks here who know a lot about stuff that neither you or I know about?
Much appreciated.
Curt
BIG government is not the answer. I WILL STATE MY OPINION WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT:
THIS is what you like:
http://www.usdebtclock.org/
NOT ME
"A government big enough to give you everything you need, is a government big enough to take away everything that you have...."
Thomas Jefferson
-sherry
I never graduated High School but can play a mean guitar! I love to Sing and Dance.
I have an Associate of Arts degree and I can play the Piano. I love to Sing and Dance.
I earned a BFA at the California Institute of the Arts, can play the violin and I love to Sing and Dance.
Back to my almanacs...
Georgia is a beautiful state. I lived there in Chickamauga when I was young.
Sherry; I agree. I agree. I agree. Please!!! I am not interested in credentials, just help, encouragement, and support.
I thank you all that have been that to me since I became a part of this group.
--Kerry
Ann
Personal attacks only hurt. I never like people being hurt.
The facts and information are educational to all.
These issues are important. Maybe could be another topic but important.
I see everyone wanting quality care for all, it is just a matter of "how"
And one thing I do know for sure....
It is always easier to spend someone elses money.
Just had to put in my 2 cents. ha
Ann
This is the best news to hear! Thank you for brightening my day. I hope it continues to improve for you. I haven't added up the total for my medical expenses for the last year aside from my out of pocket portion for income tax purposes. You have me wondering now....
Cathi