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>Howdy folks,
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>It's been about a year since I last visited the site (because my health
>has been halfway decent), but I'm having another flareup and find myself
>yet again in search of answers.
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>Quick history: 5 surgeries (3 laparascopics, 2 laparatomies)
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>I read about a low-residue diet in a patient testimonial and was curious
>what it entails? I also was curious if there's any links to specialists
>in the country? And last, but not least, I'm a poor single white girl
>with no health insurance (I'm an independent aircraft mechanic who
>subcontracts my services), so I'm flirting with the idea of applying for
>disability (since my work is getting to be very difficult) and was
>wondering how feasible it is for an ARD sufferer to receive disability?
>Are there any financial assistance programs available for people like me
>who desperately need treatment? Both parents are deceased, only child
>and no family, so trying to get on a relative's insurance is not an
>option.
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>Sounds like I've interrogated y'all pretty well...looking forward to any
>responses.
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>Hugs to all with sticky guts,
>J.J.
-- I'm no doctor, just a fellow sufferer like you but I hope you consider me a new friend.