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Has Anyone Else Went Into Debt With Celiac?

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Before I realized I had Celiac I was living on my own, started getting sick to the point of going to the ER and missed a lot of work. I went into debt and now I'm paying it off. Has anyone else had this happen to them? Now I'm paying back credit cards and still paying medical bills. It would be nice to know I'm not the only one!

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I never really had too many credit card problems but I've been through lay-offs, firings, evictions, sued by a landlord for past rent, lived at times with no medical insurance, no gas, etc. My dental bills alone could have put several of the dentists' children through medical school.

Just hang in there, you'll be OK - at least they don't have debtors' prison, for the time being.

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Financial poverty seems to be one of the many "blessing" of Celiac... now a crappy economy/World agenda!! I've been unable to work steady for yrs, which doesn't help getting a job now that my health is somewhat better. But I have avoided debt, living as a "hillbilly" sure has helped!! One thing that would be really nice is; if employers would take into account Celiac and other health conditions, but we know how that goes. Anyone know of any orgs that help people find work, people with these health problems??

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I hear ya!!!

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