Fibromyalgia disability
Common Questions and Answers about Fibromyalgia disability
fibromyalgia
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?
And does anyone know of tendonitis and fibromyalgia connection. I got tendonitis throughout both arms and next thing I am told I have fibromyalgia.
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.
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.
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.
What can be done about the chronic Fibromyalgia pain when I am allergic to pain medicines or the pain relievers do not give relief.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
I can't verify this, but I was told second hand (from a disability attorney) that disability claims are up 30%, that now the wait is 3 yrs. or more. Not surprised. I don't know if that stat is from SS or just her practice.
What you need to do is see a doctor who is friendly to Fibromyalgia. Go to the National Fibromyalgia Association's website, register with them (it's free) and search their database for a doctor in your area and go see them. I understand you are on a budget, but many of these doctors are willing to work with you, or they are pioneers in their field and may be running special drug trials or programs that you can get involved in for free or on a sliding scale basis.
Keep trying for disability. Im on disability and just keep trying. Have you applied for your county aid and state madical benifits. Your intitled to that exspecially if your pregnant. And go to your WIC office. They can point you in the right direction and or your local clinic/ER. GOOD LUCK!
I strongly suspect I have either arthritis, or osteo-arthritis, or fibromyalgia, does working under "cold" conditions like refrigeration affect what I have mentioned in my questions?
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