would that be a pipe-dream for us?
I ask because I've been browsing through here, and read several posts that say that our life expectancy is the same as the general population. I've also read that we HCMers are at increased risk of SCD. these "facts" seem to be in direct conflict, to my neanderthal brain.
anyone care to explain?
I've always assumed that more life insurance would simply be unavailable, due to that pesky SCD side-effect. However, I've never actually "asked". I have what I had before my diagnosis, plus what my employer provides...plus the extra I can get without any questions being asked...which is about as much as I figure I can afford, anyway.

I ask because I've been browsing through here, and read several posts that say that our life expectancy is the same as the general population. I've also read that we HCMers are at increased risk of SCD. these "facts" seem to be in direct conflict, to my neanderthal brain.
anyone care to explain?
I've always assumed that more life insurance would simply be unavailable, due to that pesky SCD side-effect. However, I've never actually "asked". I have what I had before my diagnosis, plus what my employer provides...plus the extra I can get without any questions being asked...which is about as much as I figure I can afford, anyway.
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