I actually just got approved last week for SSD and I'm 38 yrs old, spouse and almost 4yr old son. I've had nothing but issues for years with working with health issues. Had 2 arm surgeries with...
@ Joysotay, keep it up! Don't give up! That's why I put this on here, to give people like you hope! I'm only 38yrs old and got it, so there's hope for everyone! I'm wishing for a speedy decision for...
Thanks Sherrine! I have Insurance with my husband's work but it's not worth anything since I got sick! This will be a godsend with the Insurance like u said! I'm months behind on my mortgage so it...
Thanks Karen! I was denied in May and a brief was done to get an "on the record decision" Nov. 2nd and thankfully it was approved! It is a big stress reliever. It's funny what goes through our minds...
I got awarded disability!!! And, without a hearing!!! I'm so excited!!!! I'm going to be getting 22months of back pay!!! What a relief!!! Now I can try and get some of my health issues looked at!!!...
Aww, thanks truth! I don't have the strength to flip out! LOL! It's just so frustrating. AND, to top all this stuff going on, I have Perimenopausal! I SHOULD be flipping out. I try to stay as...
Ok, my primary doctor and shrink both left me at the same time. My primary is out indefinitely and shrink left practice. Now I have 2 brand new doctors and this may be a problem! The dr I'm seeing...
Geez, ringing in the ears due to menopause. I'm Perimenopausal so I wonder if that could be it. I doubt it though! I've read many places that TMJ is one of the underlying symptoms of Fibro. I guess...
Thanks for all the insight! I'm just trying to wrap my head around all this. What makes me even more nervous is the reflux. I've had several issues with that through the years and apparently has...
What's the test like and who ordered it for you? I'm thinking I should have one of those done too!...
Went to ENT today! He said I have TMJ which I've been having nothing but problems with my ears and pain and headaches. Interesting enough I just read that TMJ goes along with everything we go...
It said Fibro was one of the causes of the ear problems. I'm going tomorrow so we'll see what's going on. I guess because of muscle spasms that we get maybe blocks something. I just found that...
I just read somewhere that Ear Problems could be a cause of Fibro! I found that interesting. I mean, there's millions of reasons for Ear Problems but Fibro being listed as one kinda shocked me. Any...
Rose, LOL, I already do that! I rarely do my hair but it's curly so I just wet and go anymore. Stopped with the makeup! It's just ridiculous. Now I have to wait 2 weeks to go see my doctor as I've...
Anxious, that's why I tell ALL the doctors I see that I'm applying for SS. Before I applied asked my dr if she would support me. She was hesitant because of my age but said she would help me. Now my...
I understand about being turned down the 1st time. I already got my denial letter that stated I could work 5 hrs a day working as a cashier. UM, one of my biggest problems is repetitive use as I had...
Thanks, angel!...
In PA, you skip right over the reconsideration stage. I already got my first denial. PA goes straight to the hearing status but what my advocate can do is what is called "an on the record decision",...
I just spoke with my advocate today and they told me that they won't do a brief for an on the record decision due to lack of evidence. WHAT? What do they want, me to be in a death bed? Anyways, is...
Klambert, Thank you for posting this today! I'm applying for SS as well and my advocate told me today that they won't do an on the record decision as there's not enough evidence. WHAT? Like you said,...
Hello, I've had several done. Some hurt extremely bad and others not so much. There is the EMG and also a NCV (Nerve Conduction Velocity, I believe it's called)test. the EMG are the needles I believe...
You have to be careful though because that could be dozens of illnesses. Diabetes is #1 when it comes to mind. I have Diabetes and my eyes are affected by that. I'm on the verge of Glaucoma and will...
The Sleep Study Dr. told me that those spasms a lot of times are because your body is so tired! And the worse your tiredness gets the worse the spasms get. Who knows, I guess it makes sense. But I...
Crazy, mine have been doing that A LOT when I'm relaxing and when I go to bed. It takes forever to get them to stop. As I'm writing this they are jumping. Hope they go away soon! But, unfortunately I...
I just got my results from the Sleep Study Dr., even though I already knew. My tech told me when he was unhooking me what he saw. I didn't have the PLMD or RLS but what I did have were "Alpha...
Fern, I've had those pains. I went and saw OBGYN and told her and she said that it is most likely due to the Fibro. I get the pain you describe plus if you touch a certain part of my womenly area,...
Klambert1, I got extremely sick from Savella. I know everyone reacts differently so I wish you well on it. Dr. told me, did u wheen off of it? I said Hell no! For what reason, once I started throwing...
Yea, thanks folks! We all have our issues! It's crazy how it effects us all differently. I have problems with my arms besides the fibro so I already have issues there but I think the Fibro pain is...
This is short and sweet! Can I tell you how bad I want to cut off my legs at times these days. The twitching and spidery crawls are driving me up a wall. I felt really good for 2 weeks but that was...
Hi, I have the Bi-lateral Cubital Tunnel. I had my right arm operated on in 2000 and the left in 2009. I had the Ulnar Nerve Transpostion done which is more recovery then the other surgery which I...
This keeps putting a smile on my face. I entered my son Ryan into a Photo Contest benefiting Children's Miracle Network. He was entered into the Philadelphia Contest. And if anyone is interested, his...
Thanks Crush!...
It truly sucks what we have to go through. I can't remember a day where I had so much pep. I use to always want to be on the go and now I think, I have to get into the car. UGH! Between pain and...
Thanks ladies for the replies. I can try the Melatonin I guess as long as it's not expensive. Sher I do pretty much go to sleep around the same time and wake up the same time but doesn't help. :( It...
I was looking this morning for info but it looks like there isn't anything for it so it's finding medicine that will help me sleep. My problem is I'm so sensitive to meds and after 2/3 months I get...
It took me a long time to figure it out but I did apply. I'm in the pending stage right now so hopefully will have an answer soon. It's a very difficult chose to make. I just came to the conclusion...
I went for a sleep study last night and just got in. Luckily I don't have Sleep Apnea which I knew already but...The Tech said I do have Alpha Intrusion during my REM sleep. Do not know enough about...
Hi Dragonflylady, I must say that YES I do have pelvic pain. I explained my issues with my gyne and she said it's all Fibro related. I get sharp shooting pains down there with other issues I guess I...
AK, how do you get tested for that? I wish I had a personal driver all the time! :)...
I feel that way all the time! I can't remember how to get places. I'm like I know where it is but I can't remember how to go. And geez, don't put me on the spot for making decisions. I usually leave...
Hello, I was diagnosed with Diabetes before my Fibro. The diabetes was the beginning of all my illnesses diagnosed last year. I weighed 224lbs at my highest in Nov 09 and now I'm 173. I basically...
Thanks Karen! It was a waste of money since I already I knew it to be true but to get reconfirmation is good!...
My primary sent me to the Rheumy so he comes in after the nurse questions me for 30 minutes and says "the bottom line here is u have Fibro" REALLY? He is a cool Dr though. I guess my primary figured...
Yea this is rough and I know other people have it rougher and that's why I get so down on myself. It is great having a lawyer in here that has our problems. Thanks to everyone for their advice! It's...
Thanks for the replys. I actually felt a little better after seeing my psych and decided to try and not worry about it as best I can. I talked it over with my dd and came to a conclusion. It's so...
I so totally understand about the emotional part. I'm dealing with the same issues. I'm actually applying for SSD. I think the emotional part is worse then the pain itself sometimes. I'm seeing a...
OK, I'm so confused! I'm applying for ssd but right now, we're down to one income. I have been denied at first level and am awaiting my hearing date. My shrink hasn't submitted her information to ssd...
I love getting adjusted but it's too expensive. Yes I have insurance but at $50 a pop, no way to keep up with it. I did go for 6 months once a week at one time when I had a little extra money and am...
Archiestyles - NO I'm not surprised about it. I expected it! It's just the reasoning that makes me go grrrrrrrr. I know enough about all this but it still gets to you regardless. I was venting. It's...
Getting By - Thanks! I have an advocate helping me out. Apparently in PA I skip step 2 and go automatically to a hearing but...hearing will take 9 months. Which, from what I was told, is a lot better...