Reply #128: I can relate. Too much.

[wolfgangmo]

Although I am now doing somewhat better, I too was injured, turned down for medical help. had coverage declined by insurance, and am in constant physical pain. Being disabled I lost my job. But of course I am not disabled enough to get SSI.

I just received a letter yesterday that says that the pain meds that didn't work too well and made me feel sick when I took them have been recalled. The pain has screwed up lots of things and the paralysis makes it impossible for me to do anything around the house to help out. I feel useless and hopeless a lot. When I take the meds I feel sick and can't make love to my wife. When I don't I hurt too much to make love. My marriage is on the rocks. I don't know if we will survive as a couple.

I too think about eating a lead sandwich. Some days are better than others. Some days are worse. I really feel for you and your family.

Insurance companies are the devil in the flesh. The next insurance adjuster I meet had better start walking in another direction.

Oh, and to add insult to injury my insurance company says that although I applied and was denied SSI, I should be eligible so they want their money back and have sent me what little they paid me to collections.

I just want it to end.