Medical Bills Essay, Research Paper

November 12, 1999

To whom it may Concern,

Over a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in all

extremities. As the months passed, even while on medication, it became

more and more difficult to move.

During the month of June, I was treated at the Palm Bay Community

Hospital, on an out patient basis, for a cyst on my back, between my shoulder

blades. Because of this surgery, I had to stop working. I could no longer

afford to pay for the room I rented and had to move in with my mother,

sharing her rented room.

On July 8, 1999 it is my understanding, that I had taken a seizure. I was in a

semi-conscious state for four days. When I awoke, I was told they

discovered a mass growing on the right side of my brain. At this time, it

became necessary to stop all my Rheumatoid Arthritis medication while the

doctors tried to find the cause of the growth. It was determined I had a very

rare Brain Fungus on the right side of my brain that needed immediate

surgery. The surgery removed as much of the growth as possible.

I am now on excessively large dose of antibiotics, a daily dose of Dilantin,

and a small dose of my Rheumatoid Medication. Since my surgery, my

mobility has decreased substantially. I am now unable to move without some

sort of assistance.

Due to the Above mentioned afflictions, I am unable to work. I have applied

for Social Security Disability. I am presently waiting for their determination

of my case. Until S.S.I. comes, I do not have any means to pay any medical

expenses.

I would appreciate any help you may give me in this matter.