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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Disability and the works

Let me just start off by saying that if you have Rheumatoid Arthritis and your not on disability, ask your Rheumy about it. I'm not encouraging this. I am just saying if you need it, apply for it. Because by the time they approve you, you will really need it. This is exactly what my dr. told me and he could not have been more right. It took 4 years and 3 months to get it and by the time I got it I did need it. Let me just tell you the steps to go thru:

1.    Get a good lawyer  -  with this I mean a real good lawyer. One that will sit down with you and do it on a contengency basis. That way he gets paid when you get paid. You can let him handle the stress and the million and one questions that SS is gonna ask. 

2.    Don't do it   --   don't try to do this by yourself, I speak from experience. You will be a mess from all the questions. With a lawyer, they will talk to him an you don't have to worry about this.He is gonna take care of it.

3.    Court   --   If you have to go to court, such as I. It's really not as bad as it seems. They have a lady that is there to ask you questions, the judge will ask you some questions, very direct. Your attorney will be there with you and he will ask you questions. It is all very formal, but is over quickly.

4.    Don't lie   --  When you go into court, don't lie about your condition. Tell them the truth, no matter what. Your attorney can explain the truth, he can't explain a blatant lie. If all you can pick up is a jug of milk then the judge that is all you can pick up.

5.     Dress   --   I know this is a no brainer, but don't go in there looking like somthing that just hopped off the street. Wear what you might wear to a nice party or to church. You only have this one chance and very little time to make an impression on the judge.

6.     Pray   --   This is the only way your gonna withstand all the is pressure. I can sit and tell you don't worry about it. But it will not do any good. You need to pray that God will go before and make a way for you. He will but you have to pray and have faith.

I hope that this has helped someone in some way. I wish that someone would have helped me a long the way somewhere. I have been there and done this and yeah, it really sucks to have to sit and wait on a decision, but that is simply the way it is. I know if you live in Mississippi, they have called judges in from out of state to listen to cases because their back up was so bad. I wish the best of luck to you all.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Rheumatologist and you

Well, it that time of the month again.....when I go to see my Rheumy on Wed. and then another Dr. on Thurs. I don't really mind going and seeing him. Truly I don't but, that office wait kills me. I get stiff and have already read every magazine they got and the t.v. is on the health channel, you know the one that shows stuff over and over again, until you memorize the lines yourself. GRRRRRRRR....Anyway, he is really good, if not for that I would certainly be on the look for someone else. Remember, if your not happy with your Dr., you can fire him and get someone else, but be sure that you have one lined up before you fire the one you got.(Don't want to run our of meds).I did go to a Dr. (Rheumy) that if you weren't seen in 30 of your arrival then they wanted to know, I never ever had to wait over 30 minutes, and let's face it, in this day and age that's not long. But, he moved to another city and we lost out. Hopefully he will be moving back very soon.How do you guys feel about the waiting time at your Dr.'s office? Is it very long? Do you have a good relationship with him?

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Depression

How many of you suffer with depression?? I do and in a big way. I have done nothing but go downhill, since I got this awful disease; and I  feel lower than a sqeeters tweeter. It is an awful feeling, to know that something can have such a hold on your life. But, there is a bible verse that encourages me and I chose to  share it with you...Psalm 30:5  Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. This gives me such encouragement. I pray that it will bless you soul as much as it has mine. I want to encourage as much as you guys encourage me.I know that it is hard I know that when things seem to be the bleakest, that is when you reach for God and know that He is gonna carry you thru. I am currently on 2 antidepressants and just lost my father, so I feel sure they will up that a notch. But they do help, and if you need help with it; I strongly suggest that you get something. If u don't have insurance, it's still ok, remember when it was new? It was $100.00 a bottle, now Walmart has it for  4.00. Nope, not kidding. It has been a God send for me. So please if you are depressed over this, don't let it get you down any more than you already are. Get help. In most cities they have places that will help people with no insurance, it is just a matter of finding it.If you want to feel free to share with us, what city you are in and where do you go for help. Thanks and C u next week. Smooches.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Rheumatoid and US!!: Rheumatoid and US!!: When it hits you....

Rheumatoid and US!!: Rheumatoid and US!!: When it hits you....: "Rheumatoid and US!!: When it hits you.... : 'You know when it first hits you, that aching hand, foot or shoulder, maybe even the knuckles in..."

Friday, July 15, 2011

The joys of Methotrexate

How many of you are on Methotrexate??? Don't you just love it??(side effects). I mean how can you beat losing your hair, nauseated, etc. All in the name of Rheumatoid Arthritis.Of course, you are taking it with you handful of other meds. I told my husband recently that it was to enhance the experience. LOL. How many of you are on the shots and how many take it by mouth? I didn't even realize that you could take it by shot until recently. I thought that everyone took it by mouth.I am on 2 a week myself, the most I have ever been on is 6 a week. I can't tell that has ever helped me, what about you? How long have you been on it? Has anyone discussed if there is a certain length of time that we can be on it? Does anyone know.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Rheumatoid and US!!: When it hits you....

Rheumatoid and US!!: When it hits you....: "You know when it first hits you, that aching hand, foot or shoulder, maybe even the knuckles in your fingers; of course you think that you s..."