Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 Hello there. Monday the 13th is my date to apply for SSD. I have never been through this before, and I was hoping maybe someone could give me some advice. I already have babysitting lined up for my three year old which helps, and I'm getting my documentation together. The one problem I'm having is remembering all the dates that I visiting my urologist, thinking that the pain I was having was a kidney stone. They kept telling me that I didn't have a stone (I had 3 prior, so the pain was so bad I though that's what it was). They recommended me to muscular doctors, telling me that's probably what it was. At the time, I had never heard of Fibromyalgia, and money was so tight that I didn't follow up. I have only been to my primary physician twice for FMS, and am afraid that I don't have enough FMS history to qualify. I do have quite a bit of medicine, and I did have blood tests ruling out everything there, plus a supportive physician. How should I act? Gee, can you tell how nervous I am? I really want this for myself and my family to help us cope and move on. Thank you! Hugs, Michele (Webmommy) Dear : The first application is usually rejected. So is the second. At that point you will need to hire an attorney. It is very rarely awarded without an attorney. When you answer the questions, answer them on the basis of your worst day. Make sure you let them know what you used to be able to do and what you can do now. Take your time with the application. If you need more time, ask for an extension. I attached pages with typewritten answers because they didn't give me enough room on the form. Ask your doctor to write a supportive letter. I know that there are some on-line sources of information, but I don't know where....sorry. If you want, I can try to scan the letter that my doctor wrote for me and send it to you as an attachment. Let me know if you want me to try. If I can't do it, I'll be happy to send a copy to your home address. One way to do it is...Before I got sick, I used to ...............after I got sick I can only....... You kinda get the idea. Frequently it is necessary to go to a hearing before a judge. I was not required to do this, but I was rejected two times and hired an attorney before they awarded the benefits. It is a hard process. Hard because you have to face the reality of your illness...no more denial. You are the one who knows how sick you are and it is your job to convince them. They have to do what they are doing to keep people from committing fraud. That is just the way that it is presently. If you are destitute, it is possible to qualify for benefits from Medicaid and your local welfare system. Call your county Job Center for information on what may be available to you. You may also qualify for SSI. You should apply for SSI and SSD at the same time. There are different applications. Be sure to ask about both to see if you qualify. Also, look into food stamps and other possible programs. Good luck. Don't be embarassed. These programs are in place for people like you. E-mail me if you have more questions lmsoap@... Peggy ¸ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 Hello there. Monday the 13th is my date to apply for SSD. I have never been through this before, and I was hoping maybe someone could give me some advice. I already have babysitting lined up for my three year old which helps, and I'm getting my documentation together. The one problem I'm having is remembering all the dates that I visiting my urologist, thinking that the pain I was having was a kidney stone. They kept telling me that I didn't have a stone (I had 3 prior, so the pain was so bad I though that's what it was). They recommended me to muscular doctors, telling me that's probably what it was. At the time, I had never heard of Fibromyalgia, and money was so tight that I didn't follow up. I have only been to my primary physician twice for FMS, and am afraid that I don't have enough FMS history to qualify. I do have quite a bit of medicine, and I did have blood tests ruling out everything there, plus a supportive physician. How should I act? Gee, can you tell how nervous I am? I really want this for myself and my family to help us cope and move on. Thank you! Hugs, Michele (Webmommy) Dear : The first application is usually rejected. So is the second. At that point you will need to hire an attorney. It is very rarely awarded without an attorney. When you answer the questions, answer them on the basis of your worst day. Make sure you let them know what you used to be able to do and what you can do now. Take your time with the application. If you need more time, ask for an extension. I attached pages with typewritten answers because they didn't give me enough room on the form. Ask your doctor to write a supportive letter. I know that there are some on-line sources of information, but I don't know where....sorry. If you want, I can try to scan the letter that my doctor wrote for me and send it to you as an attachment. Let me know if you want me to try. If I can't do it, I'll be happy to send a copy to your home address. One way to do it is...Before I got sick, I used to ...............after I got sick I can only....... You kinda get the idea. Frequently it is necessary to go to a hearing before a judge. I was not required to do this, but I was rejected two times and hired an attorney before they awarded the benefits. It is a hard process. Hard because you have to face the reality of your illness...no more denial. You are the one who knows how sick you are and it is your job to convince them. They have to do what they are doing to keep people from committing fraud. That is just the way that it is presently. If you are destitute, it is possible to qualify for benefits from Medicaid and your local welfare system. Call your county Job Center for information on what may be available to you. You may also qualify for SSI. You should apply for SSI and SSD at the same time. There are different applications. Be sure to ask about both to see if you qualify. Also, look into food stamps and other possible programs. Good luck. Don't be embarassed. These programs are in place for people like you. E-mail me if you have more questions lmsoap@... Peggy ¸ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 here are some sources you may want to check into before you go to be better prepared: Also there is a book called The Fibromyalgia Advocate which can be found in most bookstores and it has a complete section dealing with this--good luck--i myself have'nt tried for it yet, i was diagnosed in June of 99 and had to give up my job, but i now work out of our home and around my good days and bad days-so i have'nt felt that i should try when there are others who may need it more than i do at this point in time--i did have to give into getting my dr. to prescribe a handicapp parking sticker for me, othrwise i would probally become a hermit and that would'nt be good for me or my family, so good luck i hope you get it. aknaynay98@... <<A HREF= " http://wwcoco.com/cfs-care " ><CFIDS Caregivers</A> (Spouses and parents of CFS patients) <<A HREF= " http://www.cfs-news.org/francais.htm " ><L'information en français sur le CFS</A> USA resources <<A HREF= " http://www.cfs-news.org/nih.htm " ><NIH</A> -- National Institutes of Health <<A HREF= " http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/cfs/cfshome.htm " ><CDC</A> -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention <<A HREF= " http://www.cfs-news.org/cdc-4.txt " ><CDC: Surveillance of Four Cities 1989-93</A> <<A HREF= " http://www.cfs-news.org/socsec.htm " ><Social Security information on CFS</A> <<A HREF= " http://www.cfids.org/ " ><CFIDS Association of America</A> <<A HREF= " http://www.ncf-net.org/ " ><National CFIDS Foundation</A> <<A HREF= " http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/4277/ " ><RESCIND</A>, Tom Hennessy, President (founder of May 12 Awareness Day) <<A HREF= " http://www.masscfids.org/ " ><Massachusetts CFIDS Association</A> <<A HREF= " http://www.cfidsers.org/ " ><CFIDSers -- CFIDS Emergency Relief Services, Inc.</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 here are some sources you may want to check into before you go to be better prepared: Also there is a book called The Fibromyalgia Advocate which can be found in most bookstores and it has a complete section dealing with this--good luck--i myself have'nt tried for it yet, i was diagnosed in June of 99 and had to give up my job, but i now work out of our home and around my good days and bad days-so i have'nt felt that i should try when there are others who may need it more than i do at this point in time--i did have to give into getting my dr. to prescribe a handicapp parking sticker for me, othrwise i would probally become a hermit and that would'nt be good for me or my family, so good luck i hope you get it. aknaynay98@... <<A HREF= " http://wwcoco.com/cfs-care " ><CFIDS Caregivers</A> (Spouses and parents of CFS patients) <<A HREF= " http://www.cfs-news.org/francais.htm " ><L'information en français sur le CFS</A> USA resources <<A HREF= " http://www.cfs-news.org/nih.htm " ><NIH</A> -- National Institutes of Health <<A HREF= " http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/cfs/cfshome.htm " ><CDC</A> -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention <<A HREF= " http://www.cfs-news.org/cdc-4.txt " ><CDC: Surveillance of Four Cities 1989-93</A> <<A HREF= " http://www.cfs-news.org/socsec.htm " ><Social Security information on CFS</A> <<A HREF= " http://www.cfids.org/ " ><CFIDS Association of America</A> <<A HREF= " http://www.ncf-net.org/ " ><National CFIDS Foundation</A> <<A HREF= " http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/4277/ " ><RESCIND</A>, Tom Hennessy, President (founder of May 12 Awareness Day) <<A HREF= " http://www.masscfids.org/ " ><Massachusetts CFIDS Association</A> <<A HREF= " http://www.cfidsers.org/ " ><CFIDSers -- CFIDS Emergency Relief Services, Inc.</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 You might want to buy a book called The Fibromyalgia Advocate and it has plenty of info concering this and how too deal with all the red tape. Good Luck Pat-aknaynay98@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 You might want to buy a book called The Fibromyalgia Advocate and it has plenty of info concering this and how too deal with all the red tape. Good Luck Pat-aknaynay98@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 Peggy, I don't know if this will help at all, but when I went to my SSD hearing, the judge asked me questions as to my disability and since my prior employment was as a receptionist/secretary, and my right arm (my dominant one) is screwed up, I challenged the court to find me a job that I could actually do with one arm. They came up with two and I shot both of them down. One was receptionist, and I told him that receptionists nowadays don't just answer the phone. The 2nd one was directing people in a hospital and I told him that job was now being done by volunteers. Fortunately the judge I got was former military and so was my husband, so when my husband spoke on my behalf, the judge listened to him. Unfortunately, even after the court was over, it still took two months for the judge to make his decision. So, just be honest, explain your pain, make sure the judge knows how your daily schedule is now compared to what it was before the Fibro, and pray. If you have anyone who can speak on your behalf, bring them. I will keep you in my prayers, and I wish you the best. Debbie G. RE: Nervous about SSD > > Hello there. Monday the 13th is my date to apply for SSD. I have never > been through this before, and I was hoping maybe someone could give me some > advice. I already have babysitting lined up for my three year old which > helps, and I'm getting my documentation together. The one problem I'm > having is remembering all the dates that I visiting my urologist, thinking > that the pain I was having was a kidney stone. They kept telling me that I > didn't have a stone (I had 3 prior, so the pain was so bad I though that's > what it was). They recommended me to muscular doctors, telling me that's > probably what it was. At the time, I had never heard of Fibromyalgia, and > money was so tight that I didn't follow up. I have only been to my primary > physician twice for FMS, and am afraid that I don't have enough FMS history > to qualify. I do have quite a bit of medicine, and I did have blood tests > ruling out everything there, plus a supportive physician. How should I act? > Gee, can you tell how nervous I am? I really want this for myself and my > family to help us cope and move on. Thank you! > > Hugs, > Michele (Webmommy) > > Dear : > > The first application is usually rejected. So is the second. At that point > you will need to hire an attorney. It is very rarely awarded without an > attorney. When you answer the questions, answer them on the basis of your > worst day. Make sure you let them know what you used to be able to do and > what you can do now. Take your time with the application. If you need more > time, ask for an extension. I attached pages with typewritten answers > because they didn't give me enough room on the form. Ask your doctor to > write a supportive letter. I know that there are some on-line sources of > information, but I don't know where....sorry. If you want, I can try to > scan the letter that my doctor wrote for me and send it to you as an > attachment. Let me know if you want me to try. If I can't do it, I'll be > happy to send a copy to your home address. > > One way to do it is...Before I got sick, I used to ...............after I > got sick I can only....... You kinda get the idea. > > Frequently it is necessary to go to a hearing before a judge. I was not > required to do this, but I was rejected two times and hired an attorney > before they awarded the benefits. It is a hard process. Hard because you > have to face the reality of your illness...no more denial. > > You are the one who knows how sick you are and it is your job to convince > them. They have to do what they are doing to keep people from committing > fraud. That is just the way that it is presently. > > If you are destitute, it is possible to qualify for benefits from Medicaid > and your local welfare system. Call your county Job Center for information > on what may be available to you. You may also qualify for SSI. You should > apply for SSI and SSD at the same time. There are different applications. > Be sure to ask about both to see if you qualify. Also, look into food > stamps and other possible programs. > > Good luck. Don't be embarassed. These programs are in place for people > like you. > > E-mail me if you have more questions > > lmsoap@... > > Peggy > > ¸ > > > > > Add or view webpage links about Fibromyalgia/CFS. > http://www.onelist.com/links/ > > > ~*~CHAT TIME:~*~ > MON Night > TIME:Eastern 9 Pm, Central 8 Pm, Mt 7 PM Pacific 6 PM > WHERE: /chat/ > > The_List_Owner@... > > TO unsubscribe. > Go to: http://www.onelist.com/ to this list and unsub from it. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 Peggy, I don't know if this will help at all, but when I went to my SSD hearing, the judge asked me questions as to my disability and since my prior employment was as a receptionist/secretary, and my right arm (my dominant one) is screwed up, I challenged the court to find me a job that I could actually do with one arm. They came up with two and I shot both of them down. One was receptionist, and I told him that receptionists nowadays don't just answer the phone. The 2nd one was directing people in a hospital and I told him that job was now being done by volunteers. Fortunately the judge I got was former military and so was my husband, so when my husband spoke on my behalf, the judge listened to him. Unfortunately, even after the court was over, it still took two months for the judge to make his decision. So, just be honest, explain your pain, make sure the judge knows how your daily schedule is now compared to what it was before the Fibro, and pray. If you have anyone who can speak on your behalf, bring them. I will keep you in my prayers, and I wish you the best. Debbie G. RE: Nervous about SSD > > Hello there. Monday the 13th is my date to apply for SSD. I have never > been through this before, and I was hoping maybe someone could give me some > advice. I already have babysitting lined up for my three year old which > helps, and I'm getting my documentation together. The one problem I'm > having is remembering all the dates that I visiting my urologist, thinking > that the pain I was having was a kidney stone. They kept telling me that I > didn't have a stone (I had 3 prior, so the pain was so bad I though that's > what it was). They recommended me to muscular doctors, telling me that's > probably what it was. At the time, I had never heard of Fibromyalgia, and > money was so tight that I didn't follow up. I have only been to my primary > physician twice for FMS, and am afraid that I don't have enough FMS history > to qualify. I do have quite a bit of medicine, and I did have blood tests > ruling out everything there, plus a supportive physician. How should I act? > Gee, can you tell how nervous I am? I really want this for myself and my > family to help us cope and move on. Thank you! > > Hugs, > Michele (Webmommy) > > Dear : > > The first application is usually rejected. So is the second. At that point > you will need to hire an attorney. It is very rarely awarded without an > attorney. When you answer the questions, answer them on the basis of your > worst day. Make sure you let them know what you used to be able to do and > what you can do now. Take your time with the application. If you need more > time, ask for an extension. I attached pages with typewritten answers > because they didn't give me enough room on the form. Ask your doctor to > write a supportive letter. I know that there are some on-line sources of > information, but I don't know where....sorry. If you want, I can try to > scan the letter that my doctor wrote for me and send it to you as an > attachment. Let me know if you want me to try. If I can't do it, I'll be > happy to send a copy to your home address. > > One way to do it is...Before I got sick, I used to ...............after I > got sick I can only....... You kinda get the idea. > > Frequently it is necessary to go to a hearing before a judge. I was not > required to do this, but I was rejected two times and hired an attorney > before they awarded the benefits. It is a hard process. Hard because you > have to face the reality of your illness...no more denial. > > You are the one who knows how sick you are and it is your job to convince > them. They have to do what they are doing to keep people from committing > fraud. That is just the way that it is presently. > > If you are destitute, it is possible to qualify for benefits from Medicaid > and your local welfare system. Call your county Job Center for information > on what may be available to you. You may also qualify for SSI. You should > apply for SSI and SSD at the same time. There are different applications. > Be sure to ask about both to see if you qualify. Also, look into food > stamps and other possible programs. > > Good luck. Don't be embarassed. These programs are in place for people > like you. > > E-mail me if you have more questions > > lmsoap@... > > Peggy > > ¸ > > > > > Add or view webpage links about Fibromyalgia/CFS. > http://www.onelist.com/links/ > > > ~*~CHAT TIME:~*~ > MON Night > TIME:Eastern 9 Pm, Central 8 Pm, Mt 7 PM Pacific 6 PM > WHERE: /chat/ > > The_List_Owner@... > > TO unsubscribe. > Go to: http://www.onelist.com/ to this list and unsub from it. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 Thanks Debbie, but its Marilyn that is applying for SSD....I was giving her some information based on my experience. I'm sure she'll figure out that it was meant for her. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 Thanks Debbie, but its Marilyn that is applying for SSD....I was giving her some information based on my experience. I'm sure she'll figure out that it was meant for her. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 LOL, it's me Michele! applying for disability. There are a lot of us here eh? : ) I have my appointment Monday the 13th. RE: Nervous about SSD Thanks Debbie, but its Marilyn that is applying for SSD....I was giving her some information based on my experience. I'm sure she'll figure out that it was meant for her. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 LOL, it's me Michele! applying for disability. There are a lot of us here eh? : ) I have my appointment Monday the 13th. RE: Nervous about SSD Thanks Debbie, but its Marilyn that is applying for SSD....I was giving her some information based on my experience. I'm sure she'll figure out that it was meant for her. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 Sorry!!! Debbie G. RE: Nervous about SSD > Thanks Debbie, but its Marilyn that is applying for SSD....I was giving her > some information based on my experience. I'm sure she'll figure out that it > was meant for her. > > Peggy > > > > > Add or view webpage links about Fibromyalgia/CFS. > http://www.onelist.com/links/ > > > ~*~CHAT TIME:~*~ > MON Night > TIME:Eastern 9 Pm, Central 8 Pm, Mt 7 PM Pacific 6 PM > WHERE: /chat/ > > The_List_Owner@... > > TO unsubscribe. > Go to: http://www.onelist.com/ to this list and unsub from it. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 Sorry!!! Debbie G. RE: Nervous about SSD > Thanks Debbie, but its Marilyn that is applying for SSD....I was giving her > some information based on my experience. I'm sure she'll figure out that it > was meant for her. > > Peggy > > > > > Add or view webpage links about Fibromyalgia/CFS. > http://www.onelist.com/links/ > > > ~*~CHAT TIME:~*~ > MON Night > TIME:Eastern 9 Pm, Central 8 Pm, Mt 7 PM Pacific 6 PM > WHERE: /chat/ > > The_List_Owner@... > > TO unsubscribe. > Go to: http://www.onelist.com/ to this list and unsub from it. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 , Good Luck...I'll say a prayer for you. Just make sure that you can fully describe a day in your life of pain to the judge and you should be o.k. Debbie G. RE: Nervous about SSD > > > Thanks Debbie, but its Marilyn that is applying for SSD....I was giving her > some information based on my experience. I'm sure she'll figure out that it > was meant for her. > > Peggy > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 Thank you so much. This is all so helpful. I just want to be properly prepared. I am not going to try and sound like I know a whole bunch about FMS (which I really don't anyway), but I did myself in years ago when I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I read so much to learn about it, and the doctors thought I was lying and doctoring up my symptoms. Well, the doctors who thought that were the doctors against me in a Worker's Comp case, but nonetheless, I'm done with offering up info. I'm going to tell them how I feel and that's it! : ) Re: Nervous about SSD here are some sources you may want to check into before you go to be better prepared: Also there is a book called The Fibromyalgia Advocate which can be found in most bookstores and it has a complete section dealing with this--good luck-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 , That's the attitude!!!! Best of luck to you, and you'll need to let us know how you did. I'm not sure what state you live in, but since Washington state is recognizing FMS as a disability, I would think that the other states would have to follow form since SS is Federal. Might be something you want to discuss with your attorney....that is if you have an attorney???? Debbie G. Re: Nervous about SSD > > > here are some sources you may want to check into before you go to be better > prepared: Also there is a book called The Fibromyalgia Advocate which can be > found in most bookstores and it has a complete section dealing with > this--good luck-- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 Sorry it took me so long to reply. I have been so terribly busy. I'm in the process of trying to get my 3 year old son evaluated for attention deficit disorder (like I need that *S*) and there have been SO many phone calls and tiring conversations, I've been exhausted. I don't have an attorney at this point, but I am prepared to get one. We have a local attorney who specializes in these type cases, and her motto is, " I don't take what you can't afford to give me " . I love this woman's business card! I called her and her " take " is very low, she does a lot of pro bono work too. Re: Nervous about SSD , That's the attitude!!!! Best of luck to you, and you'll need to let us know how you did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2000 Report Share Posted November 10, 2000 , I'm glad to hear you have an attorney. I have found out that most people who lose to SS don't have an attorney. Make sure you have time to meet with her before your hearing and discuss what you are going to say. She should be able to guide you if she has done these type of trials before. Once again, best of luck and let us know how you did. Also.......sorry to hear about your son.....how old is he? My son who is now 20 had ADD also and I held him back in Kindergarten and it made a huge difference. He still struggled a bit in school, but they had him in the learning center all the way through high school which made it easier for him as he got help with his assignments. It also gave him time to do his homework and he graduated with no problem, but I don't envy what you are going through now as I went through the same process years ago. Debbie G. Re: Nervous about SSD > > > , > That's the attitude!!!! Best of luck to you, and you'll need to let us > know how you did > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2000 Report Share Posted November 10, 2000 ok I know this is a wild stretch but exactly how many people with fibro either have ADD or have a child with ADD? ** , Stinky's caretaker** Our purpose in life is to have a life of purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2000 Report Share Posted November 10, 2000 I am an adult with ADHD, I had ODD and CD as well (which are gone now in adulthood). I have also read that Bruxism (persistant grinding of the teeth) is also a common denominator of those with TMJ and FMS. I do so wonder about the connection. Trying for some humor here: I think that God gave children with ADHD an awful lot of energy as youths, and there's only so much to go around, so it ran out and we got FMS. : ) That's what we get for bouncing off the walls for 18 years : ). I do wonder about your question too. I was diganosed at two years old with ADHD, and went to counseling and even a special kindergarten for hyperactive children! Re: Nervous about SSD ok I know this is a wild stretch but exactly how many people with fibro either have ADD or have a child with ADD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2000 Report Share Posted November 10, 2000 That's what I've been thinking about. I've decided on, " unrelentless and overwhelming fatigue, all day, every day. Ten hours of sleep at night and a 3 hour nap isn't even enough to lift this feeling of 'I'm falling asleep'. I'm sore, I'm achy, I feel like daggers are poking me all over my neck, shoulder, chest, knees, back. I stagger between lying down and sitting. I can't sit up for too long, I can't stand for too long (running out of choices). Just getting through a day, and trying just to do the necessary functions of life are exhausting. Often, the pain becomes so bad that I sob, while trying to get a Percoset in me to stop the pounding pain. For years I kept telling my urologist it was kidney stones. It robs you of your energy, your enthusiasm, your ability to: cope, function, clean, be a good parent, be a lover, work, drive, to name a few. " Think they'll let me put all that down? : ) Or do I need to put down more.... Re: Nervous about SSD , Good Luck...I'll say a prayer for you. Just make sure that you can fully describe a day in your life of pain to the judge and you should be o.k. Debbie G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2000 Report Share Posted November 10, 2000 I wanted to make sure that I reinterated that I'm going to apply at this point. No judges yet, I hope? Yikes I hope not! : ) Re: Nervous about SSD , Sounds like you're on the right track. I know that when I went in front of the judge I was very graphic about how my days are spent now compared to how I used to be. You really need to make sure that the judge fully understands exactly how much pain you are in on a daily basis and how that has altered your life and it seems like you are preparing to do just that. I will keep you in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2000 Report Share Posted November 10, 2000 , Sounds like you're on the right track. I know that when I went in front of the judge I was very graphic about how my days are spent now compared to how I used to be. You really need to make sure that the judge fully understands exactly how much pain you are in on a daily basis and how that has altered your life and it seems like you are preparing to do just that. I will keep you in my prayers. Fibro Huggs, Debbie G. Re: Nervous about SSD > > > , > Good Luck...I'll say a prayer for you. Just make sure that you can > fully describe a day in your life of pain to the judge and you should be > o.k. > Debbie G. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2000 Report Share Posted November 10, 2000 Don't be alarmed if they turn you down. I was turned down twice and the third time I hired an attorney to go before a judge for a fair hearing and then I won. Debbie G. Re: Nervous about SSD > > > , > Sounds like you're on the right track. I know that when I went in > front of the judge I was very graphic about how my days are spent now > compared to how I used to be. You really need to make sure that the judge > fully understands exactly how much pain you are in on a daily basis and how > that has altered your life and it seems like you are preparing to do just > that. I will keep you in my prayers. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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