Guest guest Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 I would love to know more about your views on animal protein being superior to plant protein. I have found just the opposite to be true. Harmony ----- Original . Eat animal protein three times a day. Consider protein as only coming from animal food. Plant protein is NOT good protein, it is inferior protein and cannot be used as easily as animal protein for body repair. Dr H Duffy Sr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 Being immune-challenged yourself is grounds for having your child medically excused from vaccination--at least in my state (Texas). Very likely it is in yours too. I would pursue a medical exemption for her (and you may save her an autoimmune disease by so doing). To track down the laws in your state regarding medical exemptions, you might contact the National Vaccine Information Center for help: National Vaccine Information Center 421-E Church St, Vienna, VA 22180 (703) 938-DPT3 PHONE (703) 938-5768 FAX 1-800-909-SHOT email: info@... http://909shot.com For lupus and Sjogren's Syndrome I take Plaquenil, a much milder immune suppressant than Immuran, plus nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories--but my disease may be less severe than yours. I have wondered if there weren't some more natural ways to control the disease, but haven't had time or money to pursue it. If I did, I would look for (a) practitioner(s) via the American College for Advancement in Medicine (referrals via http://acam.org), the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists (http://iaacn.org), or the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (http://aaem.com). J. Ruede Librarian-liaison, Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders; School of Education Board Member, Autism Autoimmunity Project (http://www.gti.net/truegrit) Editor, Autism Autoimmunity Project Newsletter Advice sought http://prohealthinc.infopop.net/3/OpenTopic?a=tpc & s=112296756 & f=193298756 & m= 1622953442 Author - Pammie Medications??? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Does anyone take medicines for RA or Lupus that breaks down your bodies immune system?? I take immuran and was told not to be around people that have had polio vaccine.....flu shots ....other vaccines etc because I could get them easily......my little girl has to have the second part of the hepatitis shot for school and should I avoid being close in contac with her....can I catch it ..and how long do you have to wait after the vaccine til she is no longer a threat to me.....can anyone help me.....what about the flu shot????? Ty for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 Please talk to me about homeopathy. You have to TAKE the time and find the money. It is your life we are talking about here (and not that much money is involved in homeopathy). http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/STEVELIST.htm You are very valuable to us and the planet, ! Sheri At 11:35 AM 10/10/2001 -0500, you wrote: >Being immune-challenged yourself is grounds for having your child medically >excused from vaccination--at least in my state (Texas). Very likely it is >in yours too. I would pursue a medical exemption for her (and you may save >her an autoimmune disease by so doing). To track down the laws in your >state regarding medical exemptions, you might contact the National Vaccine >Information Center for help: > > National Vaccine Information Center > 421-E Church St, Vienna, VA 22180 > (703) 938-DPT3 PHONE > (703) 938-5768 FAX > 1-800-909-SHOT > email: info@... > http://909shot.com > >For lupus and Sjogren's Syndrome I take Plaquenil, a much milder immune >suppressant than Immuran, plus nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories--but my >disease may be less severe than yours. I have wondered if there weren't >some more natural ways to control the disease, but haven't had time or money >to pursue it. If I did, I would look for (a) practitioner(s) via the >American College for Advancement in Medicine (referrals via >http://acam.org), the International and American Associations of Clinical >Nutritionists (http://iaacn.org), or the American Academy of Environmental >Medicine (http://aaem.com). > > J. Ruede >Librarian-liaison, Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders; School of >Education >Board Member, Autism Autoimmunity Project (http://www.gti.net/truegrit) >Editor, Autism Autoimmunity Project Newsletter > -------------------------------------------------------- Sheri Nakken, R.N., MA Vaccination Information & Choice Network, Nevada City CA & UK 530-740-0561 Voicemail in US http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/vaccine.htm " All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men ( & women) do nothing " ...Edmund Burke ANY INFO OBTAINED HERE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS MEDICAL OR LEGAL ADVICE. THE DECISION TO VACCINATE IS YOURS AND YOURS ALONE. Well Within's Earth Mysteries & Sacred Site Tours http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin International Tours, Homestudy Courses, ANTHRAX & OTHER Vaccine Dangers Education, Homeopathic Education CEU's for nurses, Books & Multi-Pure Water Filters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 At 09:39 AM 8/12/2009, you wrote: > > >I am new to the group and need advice. I am 47 and I have had back >problems for 15 + years. I have digenerative disc disease, 2 >collapsed discs in my neck, 4 lumber discs with 70 - 90 % >deterioration, bilateral forminal stenosis, restricted cervical >lordosis, etc. I have developed an allergy to opiods and am very >sensitive to all other medications due to 50% reduced liver >function. I cannot take pain medication and doctors have stated as >much in their findings. >I applied for Social Security disability around 9 months ago for the >3rd time. It is now in reconsideration. I have several x-rays and >MRI results of my back and x-rays of my neck plus doctors findings >from 2 doctors. My orthopedists that did the tests has written a >narrative stating what is wrong with me and why he believes I am >totally disabled. >I should get a decision in early October or so SS says. If it is >turned down my lawyer is going to ask the SS judge to look over my >evidence (without a hearing) and make a ruling. My lawyer has had >some success with this strategy with other SS clients. I have an >appointment scheduled for late September with a local mental health >group to document the mental problems chronic pain and disability >have caused, i.e. stress, depression, etc. >My question: Is there anything more that I can do to get disability >SS approved? I am out of money. I can go for free to a local clinic >to see a GP but cannot afford a specialist. >I live in Georgia, I do not have a minor child, I am not married but >my boyfriend who is on SSD lives with me, is there any assistance I >can get besides food stamps? >I know this is rather long, sorry. Any advice would be appreciated. > >Thank You Group >Jane H First I am sorry that you did not get a response the first time. I am the moderator and I let the Vick & Bears thread go on because we all here are in chronic pain and daily post our wows and pain. I thought a little off topic wouldn't hurt from some long term members. Sorry if it got out of hand. It sounds like you have all of your ducks in a row as far as SS. I won my case at age 47 after waiting almost 3 years due to being turned down and appeals. You have a Lawyer which is a big plus. you have documentation, including a very important letter from your Orthopedist stating that in his opinion you are disabled. The mental health part is a large part of the puzzle also. Here in PA I was told that it counts as much or more than the physical disability. And yes I can state that the chronic pain, the loss of work, income etc greatly takes a toll on your mental status. I not only suffer from chronic pain due to 3 back surgeries and 1 neck surgery, but also chronic insomnia. That along with losing my business which was my passion ( My Wife and I had a portrait photography studio that we ran together for 15 years) was hell on my mental state. I fight depression and wanting to get out of bed every day. I am totally out of sync with the rest of the world. I lay awake all night then fall asleep as my wife gets up for work. Then I sleep in until 1 or so and feel bad about it. But after being up only a few hours, I am in pain and exhausted and ready to fall asleep again. But at night the pain increases and the whole cycle starts all over again. As far as what else you can do it sounds like you would have No income. Therefore besides just foodstamps you should be able to apply for public assistance and health care while you await your SSDI. I know at various times while I was awaiting my SSDI I qualified for financial assistance and free state health care, free eye glasses etc. The only thing I never was able to get, but really needed was free dental. so I would check at the same county office of public assistance where you got your food stamps. In fact if you are dead broke which I think you would be, they usually will fast track you and you will get cash in a few days. you can also get assistance from your local electrical utility. When I had my surgery and was unable to work the local electric utility paid my bill for 3 months. all I had to do was make a phone call. They didn't even ask for proof. They said since I had paid faithfully for many years, they had a fund for sick clients. I also got help from my church and another community outreach group who paid my rent for one month and I got lots of free food from a food pantry. I even had people come over from my church for a few weeks after my surgery with hot meals. There is help out there. The big difference now is so many people are in need due to the economy. But you'd be surprised. When I went to the county office they all but bent over backwards to put me on the dole. The way the government works they have a budget, and if they put more people on the public assistance guess what, next year they get a bigger budget. I couldn't believe it. No wonder so many people are on and stay on welfare. The one thing you have against you, and I had the same is your age. The cut off for disability seems to be 50. The closer to 50 you are the easier it is to get. But there are people much younger than you and I who do get it. Like I said it seems like you have all of your paperwork together, so If the mental health evaluation goes in your favor that would help too. give our group another chance. You caught us at a rare off topic moment. it's usually 24x7 pain and gloom here. Dave > > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.53/2299 - Release Date: >08/12/09 18:12:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 At 09:39 AM 8/12/2009, you wrote: > > >I am new to the group and need advice. I am 47 and I have had back >problems for 15 + years. I have digenerative disc disease, 2 >collapsed discs in my neck, 4 lumber discs with 70 - 90 % >deterioration, bilateral forminal stenosis, restricted cervical >lordosis, etc. I have developed an allergy to opiods and am very >sensitive to all other medications due to 50% reduced liver >function. I cannot take pain medication and doctors have stated as >much in their findings. >I applied for Social Security disability around 9 months ago for the >3rd time. It is now in reconsideration. I have several x-rays and >MRI results of my back and x-rays of my neck plus doctors findings >from 2 doctors. My orthopedists that did the tests has written a >narrative stating what is wrong with me and why he believes I am >totally disabled. >I should get a decision in early October or so SS says. If it is >turned down my lawyer is going to ask the SS judge to look over my >evidence (without a hearing) and make a ruling. My lawyer has had >some success with this strategy with other SS clients. I have an >appointment scheduled for late September with a local mental health >group to document the mental problems chronic pain and disability >have caused, i.e. stress, depression, etc. >My question: Is there anything more that I can do to get disability >SS approved? I am out of money. I can go for free to a local clinic >to see a GP but cannot afford a specialist. >I live in Georgia, I do not have a minor child, I am not married but >my boyfriend who is on SSD lives with me, is there any assistance I >can get besides food stamps? >I know this is rather long, sorry. Any advice would be appreciated. > >Thank You Group >Jane H First I am sorry that you did not get a response the first time. I am the moderator and I let the Vick & Bears thread go on because we all here are in chronic pain and daily post our wows and pain. I thought a little off topic wouldn't hurt from some long term members. Sorry if it got out of hand. It sounds like you have all of your ducks in a row as far as SS. I won my case at age 47 after waiting almost 3 years due to being turned down and appeals. You have a Lawyer which is a big plus. you have documentation, including a very important letter from your Orthopedist stating that in his opinion you are disabled. The mental health part is a large part of the puzzle also. Here in PA I was told that it counts as much or more than the physical disability. And yes I can state that the chronic pain, the loss of work, income etc greatly takes a toll on your mental status. I not only suffer from chronic pain due to 3 back surgeries and 1 neck surgery, but also chronic insomnia. That along with losing my business which was my passion ( My Wife and I had a portrait photography studio that we ran together for 15 years) was hell on my mental state. I fight depression and wanting to get out of bed every day. I am totally out of sync with the rest of the world. I lay awake all night then fall asleep as my wife gets up for work. Then I sleep in until 1 or so and feel bad about it. But after being up only a few hours, I am in pain and exhausted and ready to fall asleep again. But at night the pain increases and the whole cycle starts all over again. As far as what else you can do it sounds like you would have No income. Therefore besides just foodstamps you should be able to apply for public assistance and health care while you await your SSDI. I know at various times while I was awaiting my SSDI I qualified for financial assistance and free state health care, free eye glasses etc. The only thing I never was able to get, but really needed was free dental. so I would check at the same county office of public assistance where you got your food stamps. In fact if you are dead broke which I think you would be, they usually will fast track you and you will get cash in a few days. you can also get assistance from your local electrical utility. When I had my surgery and was unable to work the local electric utility paid my bill for 3 months. all I had to do was make a phone call. They didn't even ask for proof. They said since I had paid faithfully for many years, they had a fund for sick clients. I also got help from my church and another community outreach group who paid my rent for one month and I got lots of free food from a food pantry. I even had people come over from my church for a few weeks after my surgery with hot meals. There is help out there. The big difference now is so many people are in need due to the economy. But you'd be surprised. When I went to the county office they all but bent over backwards to put me on the dole. The way the government works they have a budget, and if they put more people on the public assistance guess what, next year they get a bigger budget. I couldn't believe it. No wonder so many people are on and stay on welfare. The one thing you have against you, and I had the same is your age. The cut off for disability seems to be 50. The closer to 50 you are the easier it is to get. But there are people much younger than you and I who do get it. Like I said it seems like you have all of your paperwork together, so If the mental health evaluation goes in your favor that would help too. give our group another chance. You caught us at a rare off topic moment. it's usually 24x7 pain and gloom here. Dave > > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.53/2299 - Release Date: >08/12/09 18:12:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hello Jane, I think Dave pretty much said it all, but I just want to also welcome you to the group. There are a lot of good people here. Ed ---- Dave Cruikshank <d.cruikshank@...> wrote: > At 09:39 AM 8/12/2009, you wrote: > > > > > >I am new to the group and need advice. I am 47 and I have had back > >problems for 15 + years. I have digenerative disc disease, 2 > >collapsed discs in my neck, 4 lumber discs with 70 - 90 % > >deterioration, bilateral forminal stenosis, restricted cervical > >lordosis, etc. I have developed an allergy to opiods and am very > >sensitive to all other medications due to 50% reduced liver > >function. I cannot take pain medication and doctors have stated as > >much in their findings. > >I applied for Social Security disability around 9 months ago for the > >3rd time. It is now in reconsideration. I have several x-rays and > >MRI results of my back and x-rays of my neck plus doctors findings > >from 2 doctors. My orthopedists that did the tests has written a > >narrative stating what is wrong with me and why he believes I am > >totally disabled. > >I should get a decision in early October or so SS says. If it is > >turned down my lawyer is going to ask the SS judge to look over my > >evidence (without a hearing) and make a ruling. My lawyer has had > >some success with this strategy with other SS clients. I have an > >appointment scheduled for late September with a local mental health > >group to document the mental problems chronic pain and disability > >have caused, i.e. stress, depression, etc. > >My question: Is there anything more that I can do to get disability > >SS approved? I am out of money. I can go for free to a local clinic > >to see a GP but cannot afford a specialist. > >I live in Georgia, I do not have a minor child, I am not married but > >my boyfriend who is on SSD lives with me, is there any assistance I > >can get besides food stamps? > >I know this is rather long, sorry. Any advice would be appreciated. > > > >Thank You Group > >Jane H > > > First I am sorry that you did not get a response the first time. I am > the moderator and I let the Vick & Bears thread go on because we all > here are in chronic pain and daily post our wows and pain. I thought > a little off topic wouldn't hurt from some long term members. Sorry > if it got out of hand. > > It sounds like you have all of your ducks in a row as far as SS. I > won my case at age 47 after waiting almost 3 years due to being > turned down and appeals. You have a Lawyer which is a big plus. you > have documentation, including a very important letter from your > Orthopedist stating that in his opinion you are disabled. The mental > health part is a large part of the puzzle also. Here in PA I was told > that it counts as much or more than the physical disability. And yes > I can state that the chronic pain, the loss of work, income etc > greatly takes a toll on your mental status. I not only suffer from > chronic pain due to 3 back surgeries and 1 neck surgery, but also > chronic insomnia. That along with losing my business which was my > passion ( My Wife and I had a portrait photography studio that we ran > together for 15 years) was hell on my mental state. I fight > depression and wanting to get out of bed every day. I am totally out > of sync with the rest of the world. I lay awake all night then fall > asleep as my wife gets up for work. Then I sleep in until 1 or so and > feel bad about it. But after being up only a few hours, I am in pain > and exhausted and ready to fall asleep again. But at night the pain > increases and the whole cycle starts all over again. > > As far as what else you can do it sounds like you would have No > income. Therefore besides just foodstamps you should be able to apply > for public assistance and health care while you await your SSDI. I > know at various times while I was awaiting my SSDI I qualified for > financial assistance and free state health care, free eye glasses > etc. The only thing I never was able to get, but really needed was > free dental. so I would check at the same county office of public > assistance where you got your food stamps. In fact if you are dead > broke which I think you would be, they usually will fast track you > and you will get cash in a few days. you can also get assistance > from your local electrical utility. When I had my surgery and was > unable to work the local electric utility paid my bill for 3 months. > all I had to do was make a phone call. They didn't even ask for > proof. They said since I had paid faithfully for many years, they had > a fund for sick clients. I also got help from my church and another > community outreach group who paid my rent for one month and I got > lots of free food from a food pantry. I even had people come over > from my church for a few weeks after my surgery with hot meals. There > is help out there. The big difference now is so many people are in > need due to the economy. But you'd be surprised. When I went to the > county office they all but bent over backwards to put me on the dole. > The way the government works they have a budget, and if they put more > people on the public assistance guess what, next year they get a > bigger budget. I couldn't believe it. No wonder so many people are on > and stay on welfare. > > The one thing you have against you, and I had the same is your age. > The cut off for disability seems to be 50. The closer to 50 you are > the easier it is to get. But there are people much younger than you > and I who do get it. Like I said it seems like you have all of your > paperwork together, so If the mental health evaluation goes in your > favor that would help too. give our group another chance. You caught > us at a rare off topic moment. it's usually 24x7 pain and gloom here. Dave > > > > > > > >No virus found in this incoming message. > >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > >Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.53/2299 - Release Date: > >08/12/09 18:12:00 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Dave, Thank You so much for your reply. I did not mean to step on anyone's toes but I have been on so many sites on the web where nothing is said but fluff. I know everyone here is in pain. I know how that is I live with it constantly and can't take anything for it. It is hard, very hard, but I think, and this is just my opinion, that we should discuss more important issues. Jane H > > > > > >I am new to the group and need advice. I am 47 and I have had back > >problems for 15 + years. I have digenerative disc disease, 2 > >collapsed discs in my neck, 4 lumber discs with 70 - 90 % > >deterioration, bilateral forminal stenosis, restricted cervical > >lordosis, etc. I have developed an allergy to opiods and am very > >sensitive to all other medications due to 50% reduced liver > >function. I cannot take pain medication and doctors have stated as > >much in their findings. > >I applied for Social Security disability around 9 months ago for the > >3rd time. It is now in reconsideration. I have several x-rays and > >MRI results of my back and x-rays of my neck plus doctors findings > >from 2 doctors. My orthopedists that did the tests has written a > >narrative stating what is wrong with me and why he believes I am > >totally disabled. > >I should get a decision in early October or so SS says. If it is > >turned down my lawyer is going to ask the SS judge to look over my > >evidence (without a hearing) and make a ruling. My lawyer has had > >some success with this strategy with other SS clients. I have an > >appointment scheduled for late September with a local mental health > >group to document the mental problems chronic pain and disability > >have caused, i.e. stress, depression, etc. > >My question: Is there anything more that I can do to get disability > >SS approved? I am out of money. I can go for free to a local clinic > >to see a GP but cannot afford a specialist. > >I live in Georgia, I do not have a minor child, I am not married but > >my boyfriend who is on SSD lives with me, is there any assistance I > >can get besides food stamps? > >I know this is rather long, sorry. Any advice would be appreciated. > > > >Thank You Group > >Jane H > > > First I am sorry that you did not get a response the first time. I am > the moderator and I let the Vick & Bears thread go on because we all > here are in chronic pain and daily post our wows and pain. I thought > a little off topic wouldn't hurt from some long term members. Sorry > if it got out of hand. > > It sounds like you have all of your ducks in a row as far as SS. I > won my case at age 47 after waiting almost 3 years due to being > turned down and appeals. You have a Lawyer which is a big plus. you > have documentation, including a very important letter from your > Orthopedist stating that in his opinion you are disabled. The mental > health part is a large part of the puzzle also. Here in PA I was told > that it counts as much or more than the physical disability. And yes > I can state that the chronic pain, the loss of work, income etc > greatly takes a toll on your mental status. I not only suffer from > chronic pain due to 3 back surgeries and 1 neck surgery, but also > chronic insomnia. That along with losing my business which was my > passion ( My Wife and I had a portrait photography studio that we ran > together for 15 years) was hell on my mental state. I fight > depression and wanting to get out of bed every day. I am totally out > of sync with the rest of the world. I lay awake all night then fall > asleep as my wife gets up for work. Then I sleep in until 1 or so and > feel bad about it. But after being up only a few hours, I am in pain > and exhausted and ready to fall asleep again. But at night the pain > increases and the whole cycle starts all over again. > > As far as what else you can do it sounds like you would have No > income. Therefore besides just foodstamps you should be able to apply > for public assistance and health care while you await your SSDI. I > know at various times while I was awaiting my SSDI I qualified for > financial assistance and free state health care, free eye glasses > etc. The only thing I never was able to get, but really needed was > free dental. so I would check at the same county office of public > assistance where you got your food stamps. In fact if you are dead > broke which I think you would be, they usually will fast track you > and you will get cash in a few days. you can also get assistance > from your local electrical utility. When I had my surgery and was > unable to work the local electric utility paid my bill for 3 months. > all I had to do was make a phone call. They didn't even ask for > proof. They said since I had paid faithfully for many years, they had > a fund for sick clients. I also got help from my church and another > community outreach group who paid my rent for one month and I got > lots of free food from a food pantry. I even had people come over > from my church for a few weeks after my surgery with hot meals. There > is help out there. The big difference now is so many people are in > need due to the economy. But you'd be surprised. When I went to the > county office they all but bent over backwards to put me on the dole. > The way the government works they have a budget, and if they put more > people on the public assistance guess what, next year they get a > bigger budget. I couldn't believe it. No wonder so many people are on > and stay on welfare. > > The one thing you have against you, and I had the same is your age. > The cut off for disability seems to be 50. The closer to 50 you are > the easier it is to get. But there are people much younger than you > and I who do get it. Like I said it seems like you have all of your > paperwork together, so If the mental health evaluation goes in your > favor that would help too. give our group another chance. You caught > us at a rare off topic moment. it's usually 24x7 pain and gloom here. Dave > > > > > > > >No virus found in this incoming message. > >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > >Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.53/2299 - Release Date: > >08/12/09 18:12:00 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Dave, Thank You so much for your reply. I did not mean to step on anyone's toes but I have been on so many sites on the web where nothing is said but fluff. I know everyone here is in pain. I know how that is I live with it constantly and can't take anything for it. It is hard, very hard, but I think, and this is just my opinion, that we should discuss more important issues. Jane H > > > > > >I am new to the group and need advice. I am 47 and I have had back > >problems for 15 + years. I have digenerative disc disease, 2 > >collapsed discs in my neck, 4 lumber discs with 70 - 90 % > >deterioration, bilateral forminal stenosis, restricted cervical > >lordosis, etc. I have developed an allergy to opiods and am very > >sensitive to all other medications due to 50% reduced liver > >function. I cannot take pain medication and doctors have stated as > >much in their findings. > >I applied for Social Security disability around 9 months ago for the > >3rd time. It is now in reconsideration. I have several x-rays and > >MRI results of my back and x-rays of my neck plus doctors findings > >from 2 doctors. My orthopedists that did the tests has written a > >narrative stating what is wrong with me and why he believes I am > >totally disabled. > >I should get a decision in early October or so SS says. If it is > >turned down my lawyer is going to ask the SS judge to look over my > >evidence (without a hearing) and make a ruling. My lawyer has had > >some success with this strategy with other SS clients. I have an > >appointment scheduled for late September with a local mental health > >group to document the mental problems chronic pain and disability > >have caused, i.e. stress, depression, etc. > >My question: Is there anything more that I can do to get disability > >SS approved? I am out of money. I can go for free to a local clinic > >to see a GP but cannot afford a specialist. > >I live in Georgia, I do not have a minor child, I am not married but > >my boyfriend who is on SSD lives with me, is there any assistance I > >can get besides food stamps? > >I know this is rather long, sorry. Any advice would be appreciated. > > > >Thank You Group > >Jane H > > > First I am sorry that you did not get a response the first time. I am > the moderator and I let the Vick & Bears thread go on because we all > here are in chronic pain and daily post our wows and pain. I thought > a little off topic wouldn't hurt from some long term members. Sorry > if it got out of hand. > > It sounds like you have all of your ducks in a row as far as SS. I > won my case at age 47 after waiting almost 3 years due to being > turned down and appeals. You have a Lawyer which is a big plus. you > have documentation, including a very important letter from your > Orthopedist stating that in his opinion you are disabled. The mental > health part is a large part of the puzzle also. Here in PA I was told > that it counts as much or more than the physical disability. And yes > I can state that the chronic pain, the loss of work, income etc > greatly takes a toll on your mental status. I not only suffer from > chronic pain due to 3 back surgeries and 1 neck surgery, but also > chronic insomnia. That along with losing my business which was my > passion ( My Wife and I had a portrait photography studio that we ran > together for 15 years) was hell on my mental state. I fight > depression and wanting to get out of bed every day. I am totally out > of sync with the rest of the world. I lay awake all night then fall > asleep as my wife gets up for work. Then I sleep in until 1 or so and > feel bad about it. But after being up only a few hours, I am in pain > and exhausted and ready to fall asleep again. But at night the pain > increases and the whole cycle starts all over again. > > As far as what else you can do it sounds like you would have No > income. Therefore besides just foodstamps you should be able to apply > for public assistance and health care while you await your SSDI. I > know at various times while I was awaiting my SSDI I qualified for > financial assistance and free state health care, free eye glasses > etc. The only thing I never was able to get, but really needed was > free dental. so I would check at the same county office of public > assistance where you got your food stamps. In fact if you are dead > broke which I think you would be, they usually will fast track you > and you will get cash in a few days. you can also get assistance > from your local electrical utility. When I had my surgery and was > unable to work the local electric utility paid my bill for 3 months. > all I had to do was make a phone call. They didn't even ask for > proof. They said since I had paid faithfully for many years, they had > a fund for sick clients. I also got help from my church and another > community outreach group who paid my rent for one month and I got > lots of free food from a food pantry. I even had people come over > from my church for a few weeks after my surgery with hot meals. There > is help out there. The big difference now is so many people are in > need due to the economy. But you'd be surprised. When I went to the > county office they all but bent over backwards to put me on the dole. > The way the government works they have a budget, and if they put more > people on the public assistance guess what, next year they get a > bigger budget. I couldn't believe it. No wonder so many people are on > and stay on welfare. > > The one thing you have against you, and I had the same is your age. > The cut off for disability seems to be 50. The closer to 50 you are > the easier it is to get. But there are people much younger than you > and I who do get it. Like I said it seems like you have all of your > paperwork together, so If the mental health evaluation goes in your > favor that would help too. give our group another chance. You caught > us at a rare off topic moment. it's usually 24x7 pain and gloom here. Dave > > > > > > > >No virus found in this incoming message. > >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > >Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.53/2299 - Release Date: > >08/12/09 18:12:00 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Thanks Ed. Jane H > > > > > >I am new to the group and need advice. I am 47 and I have had back > >problems for 15 + years. I have digenerative disc disease, 2 > >collapsed discs in my neck, 4 lumber discs with 70 - 90 % > >deterioration, bilateral forminal stenosis, restricted cervical > >lordosis, etc. I have developed an allergy to opiods and am very > >sensitive to all other medications due to 50% reduced liver > >function. I cannot take pain medication and doctors have stated as > >much in their findings. > >I applied for Social Security disability around 9 months ago for the > >3rd time. It is now in reconsideration. I have several x-rays and > >MRI results of my back and x-rays of my neck plus doctors findings > >from 2 doctors. My orthopedists that did the tests has written a > >narrative stating what is wrong with me and why he believes I am > >totally disabled. > >I should get a decision in early October or so SS says. If it is > >turned down my lawyer is going to ask the SS judge to look over my > >evidence (without a hearing) and make a ruling. My lawyer has had > >some success with this strategy with other SS clients. I have an > >appointment scheduled for late September with a local mental health > >group to document the mental problems chronic pain and disability > >have caused, i.e. stress, depression, etc. > >My question: Is there anything more that I can do to get disability > >SS approved? I am out of money. I can go for free to a local clinic > >to see a GP but cannot afford a specialist. > >I live in Georgia, I do not have a minor child, I am not married but > >my boyfriend who is on SSD lives with me, is there any assistance I > >can get besides food stamps? > >I know this is rather long, sorry. Any advice would be appreciated. > > > >Thank You Group > >Jane H > > > First I am sorry that you did not get a response the first time. I am > the moderator and I let the Vick & Bears thread go on because we all > here are in chronic pain and daily post our wows and pain. I thought > a little off topic wouldn't hurt from some long term members. Sorry > if it got out of hand. > > It sounds like you have all of your ducks in a row as far as SS. I > won my case at age 47 after waiting almost 3 years due to being > turned down and appeals. You have a Lawyer which is a big plus. you > have documentation, including a very important letter from your > Orthopedist stating that in his opinion you are disabled. The mental > health part is a large part of the puzzle also. Here in PA I was told > that it counts as much or more than the physical disability. And yes > I can state that the chronic pain, the loss of work, income etc > greatly takes a toll on your mental status. I not only suffer from > chronic pain due to 3 back surgeries and 1 neck surgery, but also > chronic insomnia. That along with losing my business which was my > passion ( My Wife and I had a portrait photography studio that we ran > together for 15 years) was hell on my mental state. I fight > depression and wanting to get out of bed every day. I am totally out > of sync with the rest of the world. I lay awake all night then fall > asleep as my wife gets up for work. Then I sleep in until 1 or so and > feel bad about it. But after being up only a few hours, I am in pain > and exhausted and ready to fall asleep again. But at night the pain > increases and the whole cycle starts all over again. > > As far as what else you can do it sounds like you would have No > income. Therefore besides just foodstamps you should be able to apply > for public assistance and health care while you await your SSDI. I > know at various times while I was awaiting my SSDI I qualified for > financial assistance and free state health care, free eye glasses > etc. The only thing I never was able to get, but really needed was > free dental. so I would check at the same county office of public > assistance where you got your food stamps. In fact if you are dead > broke which I think you would be, they usually will fast track you > and you will get cash in a few days. you can also get assistance > from your local electrical utility. When I had my surgery and was > unable to work the local electric utility paid my bill for 3 months. > all I had to do was make a phone call. They didn't even ask for > proof. They said since I had paid faithfully for many years, they had > a fund for sick clients. I also got help from my church and another > community outreach group who paid my rent for one month and I got > lots of free food from a food pantry. I even had people come over > from my church for a few weeks after my surgery with hot meals. There > is help out there. The big difference now is so many people are in > need due to the economy. But you'd be surprised. When I went to the > county office they all but bent over backwards to put me on the dole. > The way the government works they have a budget, and if they put more > people on the public assistance guess what, next year they get a > bigger budget. I couldn't believe it. No wonder so many people are on > and stay on welfare. > > The one thing you have against you, and I had the same is your age. > The cut off for disability seems to be 50. The closer to 50 you are > the easier it is to get. But there are people much younger than you > and I who do get it. Like I said it seems like you have all of your > paperwork together, so If the mental health evaluation goes in your > favor that would help too. give our group another chance. You caught > us at a rare off topic moment. it's usually 24x7 pain and gloom here. Dave > > > > > > > >No virus found in this incoming message. > >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > >Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.53/2299 - Release Date: > >08/12/09 18:12:00 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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