I was recently diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease termed Dermatomyositis.  This disease eats away skin and muscle, much like osteoporosis eats holes in bone.  This is a very bad disease, causing severe pain and muscle weakness.  I have been unable to work since August 2006.  I have spent 6 wks in the hospital, on and off, since then.  I went from being a hard-working nurse, spending time with my family, such as camping, four-wheeler riding, etc, to  being unable to walk very far without assistance, difficulty swallowing, breathing and many other problems.  My husband of 14 years, works but does not make enough to pay all the bills when we've been budgeted for two incomes. We have two beautiful daughters and are just good people going through a really bad time.  All of the savings is gone now, we've sold all that we can and we have no idea how to make it.  If there is anyone out there that can help us, please do so ..... my e-mail address is darianep@yahoo.com