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Posted 10/7/2010 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
Anyone else not working cause of Fibro? I am on about a 1-3 days a week schedule, and starting to dread that cause of the pain increase.....My Mom says I should try to go on workman's comp. Is this hard to do with something like Fibro?? If anyone has any knowledge about this, could you please share your thoughts???? Thanks.
Posted 10/7/2010 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not sure about workman's comp - but you could look at disability. I'm going through that process right now. I should have a hearing by spring.

I have not worked since June of 2007, and started my disability case in June of 2009. I do have an attorney as I was denied the first try.
Posted 10/7/2010 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi starman I dont know much about workmens comp. but like myjoy said you could check into SSDI the only thing is there is that you cant be working when you apply otherwise they will automatically turn you down. One site you can go to is Allsup and it will give you alot of information on Fibro and applying for SSDI. It gives you an idea as to whether it is worth applying for. Hope this helps.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley
Posted 10/7/2010 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
That's what I meant, disability. My mistake. My mom says it takes time, and you need a attorney etc. I'm thinking of to opening one up as well. Thanks.
Posted 10/7/2010 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
I quit working in Jan of this year. I applied for my disability in June. I received my first denial letter and have now hired an attorney. It is my understanding that you have to be turned down once before you can get a lawyer. My lawyer only gets paid if I win, and he took the case. I don't see him doing that if he didn't think we could win turn And like sotired stated you cannot be working...and if I am mistaken you have to be off work for a limited amount of time before you can even apply...3 months maybe, I'm not sure. Good Luck!!

Missy
Posted 10/7/2010 11:28 PM (GMT 0)
 

Hi starrman,  I was diagnosed in June of this year, but have not been able to work since dec of 08. It was really hard to reach the decision for me to apply for SSDI.

I did go ahead and apply just this last August. I decided to not get an attorney untill I'm turned down, I'm sure you have heard that just about everyone is the first time.  I have read all the stuff on Allsup and like the fact that they specialixe in Fibro cases, so I may go with them.

I'm glad you joined us here, we do not have many men, and it will be good to hear how you are doing and managing this dragon of an illness.  I think more men have it than we know, because from what I've heard many doctors believe it's rare for men to have fibro, and so they try to come up with some other kind of diagnosis.

My husband has so many of the symptoms too, and when he told his doctor it was just shrugged off. Maybe because My husband has alot of other medical issues like arthritis and DDD. But he really has so many fibro symptoms, I know if he was a woman he would get a definate diagnoses!

Take care and let us know how your doing.

Debbie 

Posted 10/8/2010 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Starrman,

Sorry you are having a hard time working. If you don't think you can work anymore and you have been diagnosed, I would say go for it. Apply for disability, but like everyone says, you will be denied the 1st time so you kind of need to be ready to accept that, and then get right back on and apply again. Good luck!
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