Has anybody been successful in getting ss disability for fibromyalgia ?!
Question: Going for disability,wondered if anyone had alot of problems getting it for fibromyalgia. Any advice?
Answers: Going for disability,wondered if anyone had alot of problems getting it for fibromyalgia. Any advice?
Yes. I was denied the first time and after that they accepted my claim. That was back in 95, when it was not generally acknowledged by the medical community. Its pretty common these days. You absolutely have to have your doctor backing you up. Do you have an official diagnosis for FMS? For me, getting the proper diagnosis is what took the longest.
The Social Security Administration will want you to prove you can't hold down a job. They will require you to see their doctors, including a visit with a psychiatrist. I was totally offended by this. I have a physical disability, NOT a mental one. The doc I saw was very nice about it, claiming he had to make sure I wasn't depressed because of the chronic pain condition. Yeah right, he was checking to see if I belonged in the looney bin! (I majored in psych, I know.) It was nice of him to put it so kindly though.
I strongly suggest you make sure to keep doing something outside of home. Staying home all the time makes you just focus on how much pain you're in. That can lead to depression. When my children were in school, I spent 2 hours a week as a classroom volunteer. When they moved out on their own, I was actually able to get a part time job (because there was a lot less to do at home). Yes, it makes the pain worse (to varying degrees) but, the mental benefits far out weigh the physical cost.
You can email me at anytime. I've been dealing with this for 16 years. I'll be happy to offer suggestions if I can.
My cousin got it for fibromyalgia.
Have you tried Cymbalta? It has made a world of difference in my pain.
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years ago fibro was not acknowledged as a real disease. but it is becoming more known these days. my mom n law got her disability for fibro. but you have to have proof and cant work for at least year. so good luck