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    Lawyer is making me nervous

    Hi all, I have been denied twice for disability so I retained a lawyer last April. When I spoke to him at the initial meeting he told me I would be going to Peoria, Il so I could actually stand before the judge. Well I got a letter this week from my attorney stating that the hearing will be in...
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    Great News

    Yeah! It finally happened. I got a letter in the mail today telling me when my hearing before the judge will be. It is on November 10th. I was hoping to get a decision by Christmas but it doesn't look like that is going to happen. I just thought it would be a great Christmas present...
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    Feeling depressed

    Well here it is the middle of August and I have still not received a letter telling me when I will have a hearing before a judge to see if I qualify for disability or not. They have to give me a thirty day notice so if I don't get a letter in the next fifteen days that means September is out...
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    In Need of a Diagnosis...

    Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get a diagnosis from a doctor? The reason I ask is because I've seen two rheumatologists. Neither one gave me a diagnosis, even though it is pretty obvious to anyone who observes me that I DO have fibromyalgia. I've read that many doctors are very...
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    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
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    Put back on Cymbalta. Help

    I let the Dr. I'm seeing now talk me into trying Cymbalta again, I told him at least 10 times I had a terrible time with Cymbalta, and that my family has told me they noticed a change in my personality. For 6 months he's been tapering me off of pain medication 5 mg perc, with tylenol. He...
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Pharmaceuticals and pharmacology
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    How do you continue to work

    I work full time and am currently on temporary disability. How do you continue to work, be a mom and wife when you're in constant pain. My daughter also has fibromyalgia, I try to help her with the pain she has. I don't know how long I will be able to work. Does anyone have any similar situations?
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    Disability

    Hello all. I feel like you are all wonderful people as you are here to help each other and to offer advice and comfort. I am 64 years old and have been diagnosed with fibro since approximately 2010. I have generalized pain, centered mostly in the legs and hips, ribs, and shoulders. I have tried...
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Another disappointment

    I received a letter from my attorney today and at first I was so excited I could hardly contain myself. You see I have been waiting for a hearing before an ALJ regarding my disability. My attorney told me the hearing will probably be in June and that I should receive a letter from him within 30...
  9. K

    My disability claim was approved!!!

    What a relief!!! Now I can start to relax a little, start to plan where I go from here! I just wanted to update everyone bc some of you were asking for an update. Thank all of you for your support this far!! It's been so helpful!! You are all amazing people!!! Karen
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    Disability

    I spoke with my attorney yesterday and he said I should get a hearing in either June, July or August and then get the decision about a month later. This is very disappointing news as I was originally told I would most likely have my hearing in June. I worry and fret about this constantly and...
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