Chronic Pain Group Community Group
This group is for people with chronic pain conditions such as back pain,fibromyalgia,CFS,etc.
Hello everyone. I'm a newbie to this group. I have stage 4 Endometriosis which causes 24/7 pain and other symptoms I won't spend the time to type. I also deal with neck and shoulder pain due to a vertebrae being turned. Ironically, not going to the chiropractor has helped lessen that pain.
I am currently unemployed and was wondering if the U.S. government would help me get a job like they do other people with physical or mental problems. If so, what office would I contact? Do I need a large amount of medical documentation like I would if I applied for Disability.
Thanks for your help. I tried looking this up but got lost in their "click here, click there, click everywhere" website. :)
I am currently unemployed and was wondering if the U.S. government would help me get a job like they do other people with physical or mental problems. If so, what office would I contact? Do I need a large amount of medical documentation like I would if I applied for Disability.
Thanks for your help. I tried looking this up but got lost in their "click here, click there, click everywhere" website. :)
Laparoscopy affords the patient the best results for fertility and resolution of the symptoms. First a biopsy is taken of the tissue implants and is sent to pathology for definitive diagnosis. If Endometriosis is found, treatment may begin. At the Institute, we utilize two different lasers to treat the disease. A CO2 yag laser is used to break down adhesions and remove the endometrial implants. An Argon laser can also be used to ablate or remove the endometrial implants on the ovaries. Dr. del Junco Jr. prefers the Argon laser method because it causes only minimal thermal injury to the tissues and preserves as much normal tissue as possible. The success of this procedure depends on the experience of the surgeon and the thoroughness of the organ evaluation.
It is important to note that this procedure may be conducted during menstruation. Due to their increased size during menstruation, recognizing and locating the endometrial implants is easier.
Remember: Every form of treatment should be tried before a hysterectomy is ever considered
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Vocational Rehabilitation is a nationwide federal-state program for assisting eligible people with disabilities to define a suitable employment goal and become employed. Each state capital has a central VR agency, and there are local offices in most states. VR provides medical, therapeutic, counseling, education, training, and other services needed to prepare people with disabilities for work. VR is an excellent place for a youth or adult with a disability to begin exploring available training and support service options.
Hope this helps and good luck.
I don't have the luxury of affording surgery. I don't have any money, no insurance, and am not eligible for any government assistance program. Until I can get a job (that offers insurance) and save up some money, there is no way for me to have excision surgery. And yes, I do suffer. Have been for over 15 years. Was diagnosed 7 years ago as the worst case my doctor has seen.
I'm glad you were able to get some help. I keep trying everyday to get a job so I can someday afford to get medical care too. :)