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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJust started a Go Fund me and I feel horrible...
Had to go on Medical Leave in November...due to the holidays both my pre-authorizations for new meds AND my State Disability application have taken FOREVER.
I have tapped my parents, friends and even had to "borrow" from my teen daughter, just to keep us afloat. (Needless to say our Christmas was a dollar store extravaganzza.)
The medical info from the Dr *just* got received yesterday...now it's "pending processing"...add that to them calculating how much I made last year, and a week "waiting" period...and who knows when it will come through? (My teen just had her Bday and paid for the whole day herself, and I still had to have her buy gas and cat food...) I'm trying not to freak out but I guess I hit the wall...just like when my body went south and I had to stop working...
So yeah, I'm not here to ask ANY of you guys for help...I just needed to vent at feeling useless and like a beggar when I am supposed to be the grown up and keeping it together.
The good news is that my new meds finally came and after 2 doses, I *think* it might be working...so hopefuly remission is on the way. That's the only light at the end of a LOOOONG tunnel.
Thanks for letting me rant...
ETA: Checked the DU TOS and I think it can be posted.
Here's the link https://www.gofundme.com/disability-wait-bills-due-help-lisa-t&rcid=r01-154819187662-883756173836482e&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w
PLEASE IN NO WAY feel obligated to donate! I hate begging...
Ohiogal
(31,909 posts)No thank to our wonderful medical beauracracy.
I hope things will be getting better for you very soon.
dameatball
(7,394 posts)akraven
(1,975 posts)Meowmee
(5,164 posts)That is good your meds are helping 🤗
it takes 5 "loading" doses - one shot a week for 5 weeks, and then I onloy have to do 1 shot a month... I am looking forward to feeling and looking like a human being instead of a leper/bag lady!
Meowmee
(5,164 posts)I am on lifesaving meds all the time so I get it. Heres to that 😊
Arkansas Granny
(31,506 posts)Can you post a link to your GoFundMe page?
FirstLight
(13,355 posts)I think it's ok with DU TOS...
TuxedoKat
(3,818 posts)I hope things start to improve soon. I hope you surpass your goal, you didn't ask for much. Will donate as soon as I can.
FirstLight
(13,355 posts)Blessings... and when I FINALLY get my SDI and even my tax return... please let me know some of your fave places to donate...I want to pay it forward if I can
FirstLight
(13,355 posts)Thanks, sorry, I'm stressing
LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)You've had a crappy year, and that you feel bad for asking gives you so much more credibility than you realize.
I'll see what I can do when I get home this evening.
FirstLight
(13,355 posts)Niagara
(7,557 posts)I'm kicking your OP.
If you haven't already, check into a reputable disability attorney to help with the efficiency of the disability red tape. You would have to ask about payment arrangements while in financial limbo. Some might be more lenient than others.
I also have an autoimmune disorder and I avoid foods with gluten. In the last 3 years that I stopped consuming gluten, it has helped me immensely. I still have fatigue and pain, but nothing like it was before.
Check with churches or food banks/pantries in your area to see if they can help. If you choose to avoid gluten, let them know that this protein escalates your psoriasis. Or any other foods that you feel that escalates it like sugar or dairy. Everyone is different and certain foods can impact our bodies differently.
I'm glad to hear that your new meds seem to be working. Here's hoping that they continue to help and lead into remission.
FirstLight
(13,355 posts)Yea, I plan to have some actual food allergy tests done here once the worst of it has passed...
Marrah_Goodman
(1,586 posts)FirstLight
(13,355 posts)to anyone who even shared the link, I am grateful
I actually got the bank download last nite and can go pay the 48-hour notice on the Electric bill today!
and we will have enough to do a little grocery shop too...thank god, I'm out of coffee!
I plan on doing some "paying it forward" when I actually get my SDI, so please feel free to share with me your suggestions.
TuxedoKat
(3,818 posts)more exposure.
FirstLight
(13,355 posts)Last edited Tue Jan 29, 2019, 01:38 PM - Edit history (1)
gas bill showed up... SDI is still "processing"
redwitch
(14,941 posts)We all need help sometimes.
FirstLight
(13,355 posts)This constant nailbiting is just hell.... I'm sure it doesn't help with the whole healing process to be this stressed.
I am grateful I have a roof over my head, and kids that love me even when we struggle
And I plan on definitely paying it forward when my chunk finally comes!!!!
redwitch
(14,941 posts)Kicking to get you the rest of the way!