Comments on Wisdom Steps 101 ... Be Weird...Be Debt Free: About My Medical Problems

I'm doing some research to this in my studies ...

2009-12-03T07:14:49.593-06:00

I'm doing some research to this in my studies as well as some affiliate marketing to fund those studies. Therefore I have found this interesting. Can I refer to this from my blog?
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Hey Kevin!

Thanks for another great article...

2007-09-10T15:38:00.000-05:00

Hey Kevin!

Thanks for another great article. We've included it in our Fourteenth Edition of the Total Mind and Body Fitness Carnival.

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Thankfully, I don'...

2007-09-05T11:05:00.000-05:00

Thanks for the comments.

Thankfully, I don't have it as bad as other people. certainly the bumps on my arms, chest and legs aren't nearly as bad as the person in the picture.

I do remember in school (grade and High school) classmates asking about them, at that time the only one visible was the one on my right arm (the one that was cut off). Anyway, it was right on my bicep, so when they asked what it was, I would make a muscle and claim it was a double muscle.
They never believed me, but that was the story I always told. In fact one time in high school, I was on the buss and someone asked me. I gave him my line and he said no it's note. He then proceeded to to hit my arm (one smack) with his brush right across the bump and bicep. The brush instantly broke into two (I wasn't even flexing). At which point I said I told you it was a double muscle. Franticly, he started saying that it was his girlfriends brush.
I just shrugged and was like, don't know what to tell you.

I only know about this disease because my best fri...

2007-09-05T10:46:00.000-05:00

I only know about this disease because my best friends wife has it. A coworker has it, too, and hers is really disfiguring. I wish you the best, Kev.

I agree with Nine Circles. I think your company&#...

2007-09-04T06:38:00.000-05:00

I agree with Nine Circles. I think your company's insurance plan should be a priority even before your debt repayment, because all it takes is heaven forbid--a broken ankle or appendicitis (had a coworker have both within 3 weeks of each other). Also, if your situation involves anything in your head, it really should be checked. I had no insurance for years and it cost me a bundle in bills with the Dr & hospital and I incurred credit card debt as well. I have it paid off now, but it was debt I wouldn't have had with insurance. Easier to pay copays than $5K bills.

I wish you the best!

I'm sorry to hear that you have this condition. Bu...

2007-09-04T00:19:00.000-05:00

I'm sorry to hear that you have this condition. But after reading some of your other posts concerning both debt reduction and your dreams of owning a chain of stores, I'm wondering if you need get do a reality check and re-evaluate your priorities. Shouldn't your health be your #1 priority? After all, you won't be able to pay down your debts, or achieve your dream of being a retail mogul, or frankly, be all that useful to anyone else if you let your health deteriorate. I believe even working part-time at Starbucks would give you health insurance and some additional income to cover deductibles. Wouldn't that (or some other similar option) be worth it? It could save your life.

I just wanted to add that Gillian doesn't have neu...

2007-09-03T22:01:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to add that Gillian doesn't have neurofibromatosis, her brother does. But she has done a lot of work for NF, even speaking to Congress about how there needs to be more education on and research of NF.
http://gilliananderson.ws/charities/nf.shtml

I have a Google alert for Gillian Anderson, which is how I was directed to your blog.

She's done well because it's something I would not have know about had she not be involved in the charities, etc.

Anonymous -
Thanks for the comment...I believe ...

2007-09-03T14:55:00.000-05:00

Anonymous -
Thanks for the comment...I believe those type of MRI's are called P.E.T.

From what they were descriped to me a few years ago when I started hearing about the PET's is that they are very much like MRI's without the magnets that an MRI has.

FYI-My daughter also has harrington rods in her ba...

2007-09-03T14:41:00.000-05:00

FYI-My daughter also has harrington rods in her back. There is a new MRI that can be used for people who have the rods. My daughter has had a couple of MRI'S done.

thanks JW & Cheryl.

Cheryl -
yes, I ...

2007-09-03T11:23:00.000-05:00

thanks JW & Cheryl.

Cheryl -
yes, I have health insurance at work, but costs money, I don't have for the deductible and co-pay, just to get to the point where the insurance pays 100%. Thats a couple of grand that my puny income cannot afford each year.

o you not have health benefits through your employ...

2007-09-03T10:33:00.000-05:00

o you not have health benefits through your employer? I would think that this illness would be a top priority when figuring your finances. If it were me, I would find a way, free clinic, find a nearby study looking for candidates for this disease, or something.

I'm very sorry to hear this. I know how difficult ...

2007-09-03T08:04:00.000-05:00

I'm very sorry to hear this. I know how difficult it can be to deal with skin issues do to a severe case of adult rosacea that I've experienced most of my life.

My heart and prayers go out to you.