My name here is of no coincidence. Mr Crappy Lungs is the handle I chose on Steemit because it is how I live day to day now. My name is Matthew and for the last year and a half I've been battling with pulmonary fibrosis.
I know it's not as sexy as saying I have cancer, but this too is a very shitty illness. Side note, we lost our 9 year old to brain cancer 9 months before I got sick. So I understand shitty and what he endured for 6 years was way worse. However this post is about now and why I need help.
I am going to Denver to be evaluated and see what is going on deep inside me and come up with a successful plan. National Jewish is the best place for this in the U.S. and maybe even the world. Getting in is tough and the cost is even tougher to swallow. Insurance is covering docs after deductible and coinsurance but the travel and lodging is all me.
I'd like to see if the power of the Steemit community can help with likes, shares, upvotes, etc. Lets see how this really can help me and use this as a learning tool to help others.
My family is usually on the helping others side. This is swallow my pride time but aometimes you have to.
Thank you