Fibromyalgia causes disability

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Avatar f tn It is difficult to obtain Social Security Disab. in the US based on FMS alone. It usually takes a good attorney. I'm not sure about the rate for CFS, but it's prob. the same case. I stopped working after an injury and while I was drawing Short-Term Disab. through my employer I filed for Soc. Sec. I was fortunate to be approved, but like you, I had many other problems besides FMS/CFS. I do have an acquaintance who has been trying to file for Soc. Sec.
1488606 tn?1288192638 Working in a restaurant I have met lots of people over the yars with the same symptoms as mine. One woman claims she is on disability for Fibromyalgia.....I am not ready for that yet, but was wondering if anyone on this forum is on disability for fibromyalgia, was it hard to get since most doctors think we are just crazy.
Avatar m tn Social Security has granted disability for fibromyalgia, but due to the nature of the disease, it is difficult to get benefits for it. Group B Social Security considers aspects of your condition medically equivalent to the criteria in the listing or a related listing. This is called "equaling a disability listing". Social Security will evaluate the applicant's symptoms and restrictions and assess how they limit the applicant's ability to work.
Avatar n tn Hi Everyone, I was first diagnosed with a positive ANA for lupus. I've been seeing a Rheumatologist for almost 4 years now. They seem to think I have Fibro/Osteoarthritis. Currently, I'm on disability at the age of 40. I desire to return to work on a part time basis so that I can feel good about myself. Recently, my fiancée got a job in Chicago and I'm concerned if that move will make things worse. Any thoughts?
1767882 tn?1331409169 Hello MH family. I post in the addiction forum a lot I'm 72 days clean but this post isn't about me. I thought I would see if someone here may have some insight into an ongoing problem a friend of mine is having. She's 40 yrs old, suffers from migraines, takes Effexor for depression and thinks she may have fibromyalgia.
Avatar n tn I am only 25 and have all the symptoms of fibromyalgia, CFS and MCS. I am unable to get out of bed some days but because of my young age my doctor is not seeming to take me seriously. He tests my thyroid and iron levels and many other things, but has not sent me to a fibromyalgia specialists. Also I have not been able to get disability cheques, so I am on government assistance:(. Does anybody more experienced have any advice for me? This can be quite stressful.
Avatar n tn And does anyone know of tendonitis and fibromyalgia connection. I got tendonitis throughout both arms and next thing I am told I have fibromyalgia.
1902785 tn?1321903724 I have my own disability which is fibromyalgia but my friend has been getting nowhere with doctors testing her and is now skin and bones. She is not able to keep food down and vomits. They have tested her for food allergies, Lupis, Cancer, Arthritis and all the standard things you would expect but nothing is showing. All this is taking so much time that she is running out of time. She and her husband have 2 small boys.
Avatar f tn I am wondering if there are any Canadians out there that receive CPP Disability. I applied and was denied. I have put in a second try. They said I should be able to work somewhere even if I can't go back to my work. I can't use my hands for more than about 15 minutes and they start to throb like an infected tooth. I can't stand for more than 10 minutes and then my back feels like it is going to break. I can't sit for more than maybe 45 minutes.
Avatar f tn Hi to both. Please check a thread in the Fibromyalgia Community: "medhelp(dot)org/posts/Fibromyalgia/IWillDoThis-To-help-Alleviate-Fibro-Symptoms/show/1677486" You will find some helpful suggestions and hopefully alleviate your suffering. Should you have any questions, or just to comment, please do not hesitate to post again or pm me directly. Take care.
2010625 tn?1329372056 I was just wondering what causes Fibromyalgia? Can Anxiety, Depression/Bipolar, IBS, or Genital Herpes cause it?
Avatar n tn I have fibromyalgia also and am filing for my disability for the 4th time. I have been living with this disease since I was 12 years old. I just recently within the last week found out that my heart taking off on its own was called Tachicardia. They put me on antenlol yesterday. I take 3600 mgs of neurontin a day, 60 mg of celexa, 75mg of ellaville, 12.5 mg of lisinopril and darvecet 100 for the break through pain.
1145347 tn?1315798419 I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and I am wondering if I have something else going on in my body. All my symptoms have worsened since the diagnosis. Everything hurts a lot more and I have more spasms. I have been awake all night which is nothing new due to pain levels. Could I have been misdiagnosed? I have all sorts of symptomology and am growing more weary each day. I have been a recluse in my room for weeks now. What should I do?
902868 tn?1242156798 Please check out our disability page. Here is the link to our health pages: http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/list?
Avatar f tn I have young children and with I could do so much more with them. I am on disability right now because of depression, pain, anxiety and chronic fatigue. I loved my job and feel that I may never be able to return to it. I can hardily get going in the mornings. It has been this way for about 3 years but now it is worse. When working I was late almost every day. The pain in my legs and the weakness are almost not tolerable. I am trying to get help through my docs. and even counseling.
Avatar n tn What can be done about the chronic Fibromyalgia pain when I am allergic to pain medicines or the pain relievers do not give relief.
Avatar n tn my fibromyalgia, diabetes, and fibromyalgia. It is hindering my life in walking and even in hurting when not on. Can it be anything else.? What can I do for it? sometimes hurting and sometimes burning (alittle on other foot). It really impairs me. I test my numbers daily and they are fine... Help, please, it makes me miserable.
3191241 tn?1345032381 i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia yesterday. does anyone know anything about the question i posted above?
Avatar f tn Deborah By now your probable aware that getting friends, family and Doctors to understand Fibromyalgia is difficult, let alone trying to prove your Disability case to Social Security, I trust this introductory lesson will be encouraging because you'll discover must know facts about fibromyalgia & social security benefits that will help you better communicate your condition and win your case!
Avatar f tn I am not familiar with the disability benefit system in Canada when it comes to Fibromyalgia. I am hoping someone who does will chime in soon. Here in the U.S. you must be unemployed for a certain amount of time before qualifying for SSI and hiring an attorney is not required, but extremely helpful. Most people in the US are turned down at least once before they win there cases and it is not uncommon to lose several times.
710094 tn?1229308706 I haven't heard of fibromyalgia causing this type of disruption to anyones body. If you are vomiting on a daily basis, you are depleting your electrolytes and could also suffer from dehydration or malnutrition. Any of these could cause problems with dizziness and forgetfulness. It could be contributed to fibromyalgia, but I pray that you are still under a physicians care for your gastric problem because your symptoms could be a result of that as well.
Avatar f tn Hi all! My husband was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 2 yrs ago by the Army while on deployment with Ntl Guard. When he came home he went back to work for his civilian position with a MAJOR pharmaceutical company. After about 8 weeks his docs put him on disability for the fibro. He has been on disability for 3 months.