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I matter if I die.
Even with pre-existing conditions, I matter.
I'm not less worthy of life or your care because I've been unlucky enough to inherit conditions.
I had my first pulmonary embolism in my 20s. Lots of little ones actually. I was super fit. A runner, with what Dr's frequently told me was exceptional lung capacity. Maybe that saved me?
I had my 2nd 8 weeks after my 3rd child was born & 2 weeks after my heparin therapy had been stopped. This time I nearly died. It was a massive one. I screamed in agony for hours while still breastfeeding my baby thinking I was about to die while Dr's looked on, thinking the same
I'm genetically predisposed to PE's. I didn't ask to be. I just am. My lungs are now a bit knackered, but you'd never know. I hike, I do long distance walking. I'm fit. I'm healthy.
I was diagnosed with pernicious anaemia in 2007 & Graves Disease in 2013. They're both autoimmune illnesses. I didn't do anything irresponsible to get them. It's just bad luck & genetics.
The Graves Disease caused a one time issue with my heart, atrial fibrillation, in 2017, but thanks to good diet & healthy living my heart is otherwise in perfect working order.
If I caught Covid & died, I'd be one of those some like to lump in the "well, look at that list of ailments, she was on her way out anyway" group. Nice!
I'm not ill. I live a full & healthy life & manage conditions I have either directly inherited or been predisposed to inherit. I am not less worthy of care than anyone else. I expect to live a long life. Dr's expect me to, too.
I matter if I die. Please stop suggesting I don't. It's hurtful & demoralising.
The end.
The end.
