Friend with M.E considering moving to Portland . . .

[Mij]

I have a question to ask for those who are familiar with the Pacific NW.

I had a dear friend mostly housebound with M.E who is considering moving to Portland OR and would appreciate if anyone could offer some information.
She's heard they have good services for disabled like transportation, are progressive with medical coverage and a good place to live.

Does anyone live there that can recommend good areas, docs etc? She really needs to be in a place where she can get some help.

thanks

 

[TenuousGrip]

I think this kind of thing is important to know even though it may or may not adversely affect each and every one of us:

http://www.kptv.com/story/29281998/oregon-has-worst-allergies-in-the-country-website-says

I've often thought that the only way to figure out if a place will work is to spend a few months there in the summer and in the winter (if it's a place that truly has four seasons) -- not always possible for all of us.

 

[TrixieStix]

I have a question to ask for those who are familiar with the Pacific NW.

I had a dear friend mostly housebound with M.E who is considering moving to Portland OR and would appreciate if anyone could offer some information.
She's heard they have good services for disabled like transportation, are progressive with medical coverage and a good place to live.

Does anyone live there that can recommend good areas, docs etc? She really needs to be in a place where she can get some help.

thanks

I am in the PNW. I hope your friend has plenty of $ because housing in Portland has become much more expensive. Seattle homes and rents are even more expensive.


In terms of ME/CFS care I am unaware of any specialists in the PNW. I myself travel to California to see an ME/CFS specialist. Even doctors I've seen in Seattle at the best hospitals/university teaching hospitals know little or nothing about ME/CFS.