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There are some days were I can hardly move, or even get out of bed. Some times it s even hard to get up and go to the bathroom. On the other hand I have my good days. I have a full time job. I work 40 hours a week. I usually feel ok on monday and tuesdays with managable pain. When it comes to wednesday, thursday and friday im readly to cry im in so much pain. My legs will feel very heavy and weak. My hands, fingers, wrist, feet, ancles and toes are swolen, red and buring. Its very painful. Recently my face has started to swell up the same way. My question is should I quit my job and get on disability or SSI. Is anyone elce in here on disability and or ssi. Or should I wait till its really bad and I really need it. Ive been told it takes a long time to get aproved. Should I keep my job and file for disability and or ssi and when im aproved quit my job. Let me know what you think.
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There is a post here in this discussion forum entitled "Disablity and Lupus" written by user "stpnichols22". There is a response by user "Snoopy05" with very helpful information. I will bump this particular discussion thread to the front of the forum so you could easily find it. I hope it will answer your questions.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
