Basic Stuff
- Name: Lynn R
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: Vacaville
- Gender: Female
- Age: 63
- Education: Four Year Degree
- Primary Illness: Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS)
- Diagnosis:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
- Postural Orthostatic Tachcycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
- Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome,
- Year Illness Began: 2006
Functioning Interrupted
Former Level of Functionality: 100
(No symptoms at rest; no symptoms with exercise; normal overall activity level; able to work full-time without difficulty.)
Current Level of Functionality: 30
(Moderate to severe symptoms at rest. Severe symptoms with any exercise; overall activity level reduced to 50% of expected. Usually confined to house. Unable to perform any strenuous tasks. Able to perform desk work 2-3 hours a day, but requires rest periods.)
Work Interrupted
- Former Occupation: Registered Nurse
- Years of Work Lost: 17
- Current Work Status: On disability
Income Interrupted
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Minimum Current Annual Income Loss:
$103,767
- Total Projected Economic Losses For Years Not Worked:
$1,837,602
Other Interruptions
Certified Disabled: Yes
Finances:
- A member of my family stopped or reduced their time at work to become a caregiver
- My parents or other family members have provided financial support
- This illness has severely impacted my ability to financially prepare for retirement
Work:
- I left my job or retired early
Housing:
- I lost my house or had to move to a smaller dwelling
