SSD Appointment

Hi!

This is good news, and part of the required process. I think it's an appt. to see their SSA physician. They are regular docs who are 'rent-a-docs' for the SSA, to give them an independent physical exam and dr. record/med hx review. Mine went really, really, well. He was very sympathetic, and had obviously reviewed my paperwork. And, I went on a sick, bad, day. Luckily, all my reflexes were gone, my balance was off, and he made sure to tell me to make sure I saw my rheumy, (which I already had, and he sent me to the neuro) for the very same issue. Neuro said...hmmnn, reflexes aren't good........that's lupus. And I was so blessed, that my SSD was approved in 2months, 3 weeks and a day. And everyone was helpful, the paperwork crushing, but human help given so readily. Good luck,

 When I started my VA and SS claim, I was called by both and asked that lovely question as well. My case is rather weird but, yup, I felt the same way. Like I was some lazy lying slug which in reality, I get tired too fast and the standing kills my lower back, I could go on with the annoyances, but won't.lol I keep telling myself not everyone knows or understands what lupus is. This lovely disease is not like what I call the "known diseases". By that, I mean the kind that people hear about on a daily basis. It is frustrating and you have to be your own advocate at times. That alone drains you of any energy you hoped to keep. I've been told the same thing about saying what hurts and base everything on a bad day. Well, then i would have to carry a book because this past year has been a bad day. And i feel like I am lying most times. I don't know, yes I am venting, sorry.

I am tired of feelin like I am lying and I have low expectations of my outcome.

I do hope you have a better outcome than mine may be.

I got my SSD. It's not much but, right now, it's a fortune. Now, the fun part, since I am retiring from the mil next month, I will not have insurance or be able to afford any type of insurance. I have found out the VA does not carry my Plaquinel or Celebrex. However, they do have all kinds of antidepressants. I was put on a few these past months-the reason why I haven't been on here. Had some weird issues with those.

I annoyed the shrink because after the second round of antidepressant I had a very bad reaction. I told her I wasn't taking anymore. they were hiding my lupus/ra flare ups and actually causing more of them. She shot back, but you were happy weren't you? my reply-well, yeah but it was all a lie. I needed to lay down so badly that I had anxiety attacks about it. I don't need to go thru my life as it is like that. She's currently trying to find other antidepressants she can put me on although I told her #$%@ no I am not taking anymore. I've a feeling she simply does not understand a chronic illness depression is the same but different for clinical depression. oh these silly doctors....

btw, Thanks for the hugs.

             unfortunately, I will not be able to afford insurance and pay my bills and meds. I will have to rely on the VA system but really hate to lose my civilian rhuemo since he's been with me from the beginning and is a great doc. It's not often you come across a doc that talks with you and asks you what way you want to go on treatment. He is honest and will let you know if he doesn't have an answer but will find it for you. I reckon I should be thankful that I will have the VA but am worried about their not carrying my particular meds. There's a new stress of wondering how to pay for them next month now.

heheheee, I like how you are going to switch docs and right to do so. How can you trust a medical person that doubts what is wrong with you. Makes me wonder if she doubts her own skills and knowledge. sorry, I have seen the spectrum of docs and I kind of have a tendacy to call it like I see it.

I hope you find a doc that sees the trees thru the forest!

nothin' but hugs to ya!!

Thanks for listening