Wow Reggie, I just don't know what to say. I can say that you are
still an American Hero, for what that's worth right now, I'm not
sure. You have done so much to help your fellow American citizens.
For this you get the big American SHAFT! I will remain hopeful for
you and your family's sake, and above all, I will never let you or
any of our peers suffer in vain....EVER! I also want to say that I am
extremely grateful for all you have done and all that you continue to
do. Thank You Reggie!

--- In emsfirepoliceptsd@yahoogroups.com, "Reggie"
<clipedwingangel@...> wrote:
>
> Last week, after my CT scan, I picked up my report from my medical
> records. I had phoned my doctor and already scheduled an appt but
they
> couldnt see me for a week and in the mean time, I knew my records
would
> have the report.
>
> I called the doctor after I read it and made an appt with my
> pulmonologist. Both doctors, my primary and my pulmonologist had
not
> been convinced that I was horribly fatigued until they read the
> report. I see my pulmonologist next week.
>
> I have Pulmonary Fibrosis. http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ipf.htm
>
> Average life expectancy following diagnosis is five years, and the
> disease is always fatal.
>
> In my case, it was not properly diagnosed immediately when most of
my
> severe symptoms started.
>
> I have been incredibly depressed knowing that I will not be around
to
> watch my daughter and son get married, go to college, see my
> grandchildren, and do things I had planned on watching.
>
> My other concern is getting the doctor to do a biopsy in the next
month
> or two just to make sure I dont also have cancer and the fibrosis
is a
> secondary effect from cancer which in 9/11 responder's situation
has
> happened.
>
> I will post more later on next week after I deal with my infected
molar.
>
> Reggie
>