Marg and living in BC; my grandfather

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Marg:

Even if you go to the Mayo, what will you have achieved, unless you

can afford to live in the US the treatments available to you will not

improve. Think hard before you spend the money, you might be better

off spending it on PT, better foods, rainy day fund. I too am

frightened by the changes in health care, and I know the treatment

I've been getting is sub-standard at best. I'm terrified of losing

ground because there will not be long or acute care beds for us, and

our illness has no support group within reach. If you have a good GP

put him/her in contact with resources in the states (mine is internet

friendly, and willing to do the reading). More testing won't cure you,

treatment is still symptomatic, a well informed GP can manage that

part nicely. Even if the grass is greener on the other side, can we

afford it, will it improve your life or just take precious funds and

moments away?

Of course, if you can afford it, go girl.