Re: Soc. Sec. Disability

[Guest guest]

My friend is going through this right now. She already did the psych eval.

Very interesting story there...the psychiatrist at one point became rude and

even said things like " you're not really sick " and " you must have been an

alcoholic " because she admitted to the occasional drink. Well, turns out they

do that on purpose to test your resolve and also temperament. It was a very

difficult thing for her to endure.

She has also retained a disability attorney who said they are going to go after

the autoimmune end of her illness (she has CFS, Fibro and also a very bad immune

system) because he said that is easier than CFS and Fibro. I believe I heard

that CFS is hard to prove, but that Fibro can now be claimed on disability (now

that there are meds for it, it is a " real " illness *sigh*)

Hope this helps. If you have any questions, I know my friend would be happy to

answer them for you. Just let me know.

Joy

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> > Has any of you qualified for Soc. Sec Disability based on your Hashi's

symptoms. Did you need a psychiatric consult?

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[Guest guest]

good luck to you; the problem of hypothryisms and autoimmue Thyrodi disease

needs to start being taken seriously;

and in almost all cases; if DRs had Caught the problem ON time _And treated it

Properly_ and not just looked at TSH,, folks wouldn't get to the point they

needed to be on SS>

but DRs are missing the boat on most patietns:

but the criteria they are using for Hypot patiesnt and " temperatment is ALL

wrong!!

problem there is that a lot of us hypOts/autoimmuen patietns have massive

problems with our hPA axis and nto just our adrenals...and we are stuck in FIGHT

of Flight response. emperament?? i have a problem with that but , they

better start understanding that thyroid patients will be in a foul mood and

quick to anger after they have been sick for any lenght of time..

and IF a hypot person doesn't have an angry temperametn?

it means that they are SO adrneally sick they can't stir themselves into their

oh so natural Fight response:) they have gone past that to the most extreme

" Fright " response..which is " frozenness "

different alternative DRs are writign about this theory that chronic fatigue and

the sheer exhaustion seen in some hypot patietns (to where htey can't get out of

bed!), and compare it to the biology of other animals...and their " freezing "

response when in extreme fear or danger from predator. its the last recourse.

-Carol

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> > > Has any of you qualified for Soc. Sec Disability based on your Hashi's

symptoms. Did you need a psychiatric consult?

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[Guest guest]

Just a side note: Keep in mind that accepting a diagnosis such as

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibro may affect one's ability to be

covered by health insurance. This information comes to you from more

than one health care practitioner I have spoken with.

Also there are certain mental health diagnoses that are also as good

as the " kiss of Death " in terms of coverage or resources.

Check with your own doctor or therapist if you are unsure.

-Serena

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" Basically, civilization

needs a new operating system, you are the programmers, and we need it within

a few decades. "

- Hawken

[Guest guest]

good point:)

the onus should be on SS to accept Autoimmuen Thyroid (including Improperly

treated as a Valid diagnosis!

the onus would then be the Government letting " Modern Medicien " know they need

to Step up to the Plate and Figure out this Hypothryodi mess Once and For ALL!

=the current " Standard of Care " and treatment for hypothyroidism is simply not

Working for MOST patients! ( " most " could be 51% or 90%

don't matter.

-Carol

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> Just a side note: Keep in mind that accepting a diagnosis such as

> Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibro may affect one's ability to be

> covered by health insurance. This information comes to you from more

> than one health care practitioner I have spoken with.

>

> Also there are certain mental health diagnoses that are also as good

> as the " kiss of Death " in terms of coverage or resources.

>

> Check with your own doctor or therapist if you are unsure.

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> -Serena

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> --

> " Basically, civilization

> needs a new operating system, you are the programmers, and we need it within

> a few decades. "

>

> - Hawken

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[Guest guest]

Thanks to all who replied. I have physical disabilities as well, including

total knee and ankle replacement and heel reconstruction over the past 3 years.

Also parathyroidectomy 3 months ago and chronic back and neck with degenerative

disc and scoliosis. A workers comp board determined that I was 54% disabled

over 10 years ago. My hashi's diagnosis is only the most recent. I was turned

down by S.S. Disability initially and on reconsideration. I now have an

attorney who is suggesting the psychiatrist to evaluate the psychological effect

of my many ailments. I'm 58 years old and have worked most of my life. As far

as health insurance goes, I am covered under a group plan through my retirement.

I am paying $740. per month!!

Kathleen

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> > Just a side note: Keep in mind that accepting a diagnosis such as

> > Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibro may affect one's ability to be

> > covered by health insurance. This information comes to you from more

> > than one health care practitioner I have spoken with.

> >

> > Also there are certain mental health diagnoses that are also as good

> > as the " kiss of Death " in terms of coverage or resources.

> >

> > Check with your own doctor or therapist if you are unsure.

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> > -Serena

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> > " Basically, civilization

> > needs a new operating system, you are the programmers, and we need it within

> > a few decades. "

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> > - Hawken

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