>It looks like I'm lucky. Mine doesn't seem to be as severe as most. I have
>had this for approx. 10 months. They put me on cortizone, w/ many side
>effects, and it has improved much. Mine is different in that it effected my
>hands, arms and shoulders, none in my legs. The spinal cord effected was in
>my neck area. This threw my doctor off and it took some time to be
>diagnosed. I work heavily on old computers all day and in a very stressful
>atmosphere at work, and this seems to make things worse. My insurance took
8
>months to tell me anything, and then said that this was a prexisting
illness.
> The labor dept. has been very helpful in helping me fight the insurance. I
>like the mail too, it's nice to know i'm not alone. Kelli.
No, you're sure not alone, Kelli!
Just a quick note (I promise!!!<g>) Keep fighting the insurance for
everything you are entitled to!! This is so rare and unknown to insurance
companies and SS that it is often difficult for them to deal with.
We all go thru waaaaaay more than we should.....we don't need the worries of
insurance and medical bills, etc. also!
Linda