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How many get disability for fibro

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Hi, hope everyone's evening is going well....I am fairly new to all of this and I have questions but first I'll tell you all what has happend in 1 (ONE) year, Dec 29th,06 working residential construction with my brother to suppliment my income (self employeed dog groomer 14 years, slower in the winter months). We had a fender bender, no big deal, SO I THOUGHT. Worked all day felt fine, got a little soar that evening,,,,,got worse,,,,,and worse,,,,,felt like a train wreck by Sunday, New Years Eve %@&^$&%, felt like total crap!!!!,,,,,and I've been hurting everyday since. Whiplash,,,chiropractor, physical therapy, cortizone shots in my neck, massage therapy, steriods, vicodine, flexirl, xanax, anti-depressants, pain all over, fatigue and finially Lyrica!!! Neuroligist ordered blood test, tesed possitive for connective tissue disease (whatever that is)...
My question is....how many with fibromyalgia are on dissability? Thanks, Laceyblue
Micki55555
Micki55555
I have been on disability for fibromyalgia since 1996.
If you are now not working and are planning to apply for SSDI you should do so as soon as possible because the longer you wait, the more quarters worked drop off your record .
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Micki, I don't know much about SSDI, what do you mean by quarters worked dropped? I thought somewhere I read that you needed to be off at least a year before applying? I need help to understand this topic.
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I have been on disibility for fibro for about 2 years. I had to do the court thing cause I was initioally denied. I just kept on pushing as i knew there was no way I could hold any type of job anymore. Yes, do it immediately as it takes forever!!
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Im waiting for my hearing its been 2 yrs so hurry and apply
Bluesydeb
Bluesydeb
Hi, Laceyblue. Welcome to DS.

I got short term disability and long term disability through my employer for a limited time. They (UNUM) said my "condition" was primarily comprised of "self reported symptoms" and would not cover me for more than two years - a convenient clause in their contract in my humble opinion. I went from full time to part time because of fibro - and I think I will eventually be forced to apply for SSDI - but I want to keep working as long as I can...
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You need to apply ASAP. It takes an avarage of 2 yrs to get SSDI if not longer. It took me over four years of fighting and I had a lawyer. It's differs from state to state, but it still can take a long time and another thing was that your doctors need to really be in your corner as to if you can still work or not and have good documentation of all your medical records and tests. I wish you luck...it's not easy.
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i have filled not recieveing yet .. but somany people have trouble gettin it for fibro so i filled under other things...
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I am on SSDI for fibromyalgia. I was very lucky in getting mine in 6 months, it generally takes much longer. Fibro was not, at one time, an 'accepted' diagnoses on the SSD list, but is now. You do not have to wait to apply, apply immediately. SSDI is a federally funded program, and my understanding is that the rules are the same no matter where you live.
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I have Fibro, herniated disks and arthritis but I'm still working, right now anyway. i aslo suffer from depression and anxiety. Should I be applying for diability now even thou I'm still working? I'm worried because it seems to take so long to get.
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I'VE HEARD OF MORE PEOPLE BEING REJECTED FOR FIBRO AND HAVING TO HIRE A LAWYER ON THIS SITE. OF COURSE I DON'T TALK TO MY FRIENDS ABOUT IT. I GOT MINE FOR PTSD AND THE FIBRO CAME LATER. I'M SO THANKFUL THAT I GOT IT WAY BACK WHEN. I THINK THEY MESS YOU OVER TOO MUCH WITH FIBRO. BUT LIKE THE OTHERS HAVE SAID, YOU NEED TO START ONN IT ASAP. YOU CAN DO IT ALL ONLINE IF YOU WANT. THERE IS A GOOD SITE TO GO TO FOR HELP.
http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/Members.htm
IT IS A GOOD SITE....LOVE...HELEN
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I THINK IT VARIES FROM STATE TO STATE AS I FOUND OUT TODAY, IN CALIF, YOU CAN GET IT SHORT TERM, LIKE IF YOU HAVE TO GO THRU A 6 MONTH TX. LOG ONTO YOUR STATE AND DO THE HOMEWORK JUST B/C YOUR STATE MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM MINE....LOVE...HELEN
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I think, Helen, you are referring to state disability. My understanding is that in order to qualify for SSDI, the condition has to be expected to last 12 months or more, it does not pay short-term benefits, and it is supposed to be the same everywhere for SSDI, state programs do vary, of course.
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I bumpted up an older thread on this same subject, there might be some additional effort on it, I didn't re-read it, but it's on page one now under the heading HELP TOPIC
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I applied almost 2 years ago and am still waiting, I was denied 3x's and now have an attoreney and am waiting for a hearing. In oregon you have to be disabled or there has to be proof that you will be disabled for 12 consecutive months. I have heard that just using fibro makes it diff to get disability and most people include all medical issues like depression, or anxiety, atleast in my state your more likely ot get disability for mental issues then for fibro,it's not right but that's how it goes
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I have been on disability sense 2000. It takes awhile, but they do give you back pay starting from the first time you file.
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