Hello! Welcome! First of all, I had about eight years of near-remission, and boy, do I miss the days when the fibro was all... well, not flaring and so on. Big go-to book here is Fibro for Dummies if you haven't run into that source, yet, and I think this group collectively has also tried darn near any and every thing there is. And then some.
Several here have been approved for disability. Maybe they can help. I'm clueless.

Please try for disability . You will always be turned down the 1st time , as if you need the emotional trauma but seek out a reputable disability attorney asap . Maybe the Michigan bar has some suggestions for you and I am pretty certain they can be reached by phone . They will fight for you as this is all their practices usually consists of and they know all the tricks . Chances are with good medical documentation , you will ultimately be approved and the attorney gets paid from your disability earnings , so no out of pocket . After becoming totally disabled for eons , originally actually injured in N.Y. in a near-death auto accident and receiving benefits for the many injuries I had suffered and live with the aftermath till this day , I do believe strongly that it has been those damages that eventually brought on my hideous case of fibro . among many other diseases . I must assure you though , that the SSDI payments are near poverty level but there are ways to receive additional benefits . The system is a bit of a maze . If you would like any additional info . I may be able to assist you with , please send me a friend request and it would be my pleasure to have you lean on me . Just be aware that I insist on getting to know my friends and do not want to be just casually placed on their friend list . I feel this is the only way we can be of support to one another . Not everyone is interested in making the effort so if you aren't I will certainly understand ! Extra good luck to you . If you don't mind , I would like to say a prayer for you for less pain , success in your venture , peace of mind and serenity . Treat yourself well ! With much warmth ..

Thank you so much mysensitiveheart, this is why I got into this group because of Blessed Person as yourself. I need help and would very much appreciate anything you can tell me.. I'm just so tired of the same thing. I just started this the other day so bare with me, gonna see how to friend request or you try. This pain ain't no joke, I have RA as well, a kidney disease from the Fibromyalgia, it's like a lot of levels to this pain and medical conditions that stem from it. I have a degenerated disc disease too. I can help you as well on your bad days, its so much that I want to do for us that suffer from Fibromyalgia. Let them know they are not alone in this. I'm in bed now on my laptop.. my back and legs are killing me today and now. Prob the next few days. I will pray for you for decreased pain and Faith.

Yes I have SSDI. I had to get a referral to a neuro-psych for a memory test, though, in order to get approved for disability. The memory test really showed the brain fog and / or any cognitive impairment from the fibro. Seems that's all SS cared about... the pain and days spent in bed didn't seem to matter to them so much. I really don't understand that. I guess they think you can keep employed from your bed. (facepalm).
Like MySensitiveH says, you will most likely have to apply more than once and you may have to seek other benefits in addition. But keep at it. If you need a social worker to help you through the process, you can always look into that option too.

Like Leo, I did have a good year in 2011 where I swear I was almost fibro free. Even went hiking! Not vigorous hiking, but still! I had a ball and it was a dream come true for a year to be so active and almost feel like a normal person again. I miss it and hope to see more almost remission days again in the future.

Hang in there. We're here for you if you have anymore questions, ok? Hugs

Make sure first off that you have a firm diagnosis of fibromyalgia documented in your medical records, that is impera.

I've only been diagnosed with Fibro for a year or so, these country/mountain "doctors" here have flubbed around the diagnosis for years. I can't see the future (sometimes wish I could), but yea, even though we seem to be "in for the long haul" with this disease; NO ONE can tell you what your future life will be. I'm believing as we adapt to our physical changes/ limitations, it will only make us stronger. My 22 year old son was complaining about his life and all the things he doesn't have the other day (which, I must say, made me want to pinch him or slap him and say "snap out of it!!") and I said: which people inspire you? The ones who've had an easy life? Or those who have overcome all obstacles? I don't see myself as a champion, merely an overcomer. In some ways, I hate the word "survivor", it keeps us totally defined by our illnesses or brokenness. Apparently now that Fibro has its own medical code, it is "recognized" as a bona fide illness, and it makes it somewhat easier to press on in the disability maze. Good luck and God bless you in your journey! Peace to you. We are overcomers!