Tuesday, October 28, 2008
How am I feeling
I have some of the same issues I had when I was on medication such as tiredness that does not make sense, forgetfulness, not remembering something I said a few moments before, and when I use the computer I feel unable to complete my original agenda.Nightmares are an added feature.
My appetite has improved.
GWL is reviewing my claim because it will move into stage 2 beyond your own occupation to any occupation but within my range of background and education and pay 50% of my gross monthly wages pre-disability( if hypothetically I could return to work) so Dr. Kaita is sending in necessary test results and I will get copies. My Canada Life has been renewed.My cpp disability continues.
My appetite has improved.
GWL is reviewing my claim because it will move into stage 2 beyond your own occupation to any occupation but within my range of background and education and pay 50% of my gross monthly wages pre-disability( if hypothetically I could return to work) so Dr. Kaita is sending in necessary test results and I will get copies. My Canada Life has been renewed.My cpp disability continues.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Beyond the Epidemics.
I went to the conference and it was a positive experience to get away and to do something different and useful.It was alot to absorb in two days. The first speaker Walter really got my attention. He being in a musical field to becoming a social worker had made a difference in his life from being in the arts community to becoming a social worker.Because I had not been at a conference like that before I had very high expectations and most speakers met my expectation. More later.
Friday, September 19, 2008
ct scan
On September 23rd I am having a ct scan - for the expert technicians to evaluate my liver in greater detail and perhaps to deal with a liver fistula. Then on the next evening I am travelling to Regina to attend a conference called Beyond the Epidemics.It will be a good experience for me.The Hep c support group is paying for the expenses of the trip.
When I and other people with chronic health conditions feel discouraged about not working because of our disability I feel encouraged by this information I found on the internet. It is far too complicated to go back to work when I have other related conditions as well namely, vasculitis, cryoglobulenimia,(did I spell that right), a liver fistula-we think, and dry skin, and fatigue and lack of concentration.
“the test of total disability is satisfied when the circumstances are such that a reasonable man would recognize that he should not engage in certain activity even though he literally is not physically unable to do so. In other words, total disability does not mean absolute physical inability to transact any kind of business pertaining to one’s occupation, but rather there is a total disability if the insured’s injuries are such that common care and prudence require him to desist from his business or occupation in order to effectuate a cure; hence, if the condition of the insured is such that in order to affect a cure or prolongation of life
common care and prudence will require that he ceases work, he is totally disabled within the meaning of health or accident insurance policies.”
p.s. I am searching for the name of the judge who said this.THIS IS FROM SUCHAROV V. PAUL REVERE - SUPREME COURT OF CANADA
When I and other people with chronic health conditions feel discouraged about not working because of our disability I feel encouraged by this information I found on the internet. It is far too complicated to go back to work when I have other related conditions as well namely, vasculitis, cryoglobulenimia,(did I spell that right), a liver fistula-we think, and dry skin, and fatigue and lack of concentration.
“the test of total disability is satisfied when the circumstances are such that a reasonable man would recognize that he should not engage in certain activity even though he literally is not physically unable to do so. In other words, total disability does not mean absolute physical inability to transact any kind of business pertaining to one’s occupation, but rather there is a total disability if the insured’s injuries are such that common care and prudence require him to desist from his business or occupation in order to effectuate a cure; hence, if the condition of the insured is such that in order to affect a cure or prolongation of life
common care and prudence will require that he ceases work, he is totally disabled within the meaning of health or accident insurance policies.”
p.s. I am searching for the name of the judge who said this.THIS IS FROM SUCHAROV V. PAUL REVERE - SUPREME COURT OF CANADA
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
more testing
My doctor tells me that the mri did not provide quite enough information so now I will be having an angiogram and perhaps a repair of a fistula at the same time-so I am continuing to see lots of dr.Plus I am also having catarac surgery very soon.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Seeing Dr. Kaita
Dr. Kaita will be telling me the results of the MRI tomorrow. Then Deidre will be finally home after her long vacation in Nova Scotia.I am so happy to be home from B.C. it is great to be home and see all my cats and the hamsters and of course My family David and the grandchildren. I saw Cora briefly.
Purple
The richness of red
The royalty of blue
I see it on the close fitting gloves of the lab technician
I see it faintly expressed on the his professional collar
I see it brightly papering around the fuse bottle
I see a light touch of purple on the tip of the needle container releasing my blood into the capsule
My blood is going on its journey for its platelet test
My lacy pattern on my skin reveals tiny purple capillaries stretching spider like along my legs
The blood test shouts out the tale of cryoglobulins
I say, “Cry,” and glob away from me
I will not view the purple stains and shapes bruising my legs
And what of the faded purple spleen and the magenta colored liver?
Purple
The richness of red
The royalty of blue
I see it on the close fitting gloves of the lab technician
I see it faintly expressed on the his professional collar
I see it brightly papering around the fuse bottle
I see a light touch of purple on the tip of the needle container releasing my blood into the capsule
My blood is going on its journey for its platelet test
My lacy pattern on my skin reveals tiny purple capillaries stretching spider like along my legs
The blood test shouts out the tale of cryoglobulins
I say, “Cry,” and glob away from me
I will not view the purple stains and shapes bruising my legs
And what of the faded purple spleen and the magenta colored liver?
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