Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 UK: England & Wales Sun, 20 May 2012 23:19:50 +0000 http://answers.ankylosing.org/ Ankylosing Spondylitis webmaster@answers.ankylosing.org webmaster@answers.ankylosing.org en-us Question: Anyone else from Ohio who has been approved for disability? Need advice please. Too tired and woozy to drive or even work sometimes. ? http://answers.ankylosing.org/128516/anyone-else-from-ohio-who-has-been-approved-for-disability/ Wed, 09 May 2012 16:54:01 +0000 Asked by Ken Phillips 2 weeks ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/128516/anyone-else-from-ohio-who-has-been-approved-for-disability/ Question: Long term AS sufferer with recent Dx. New to Treatments. My symptoms were no longer bearable and were interfering with my ability to do everyday things especially sitting in front of a computer. (Cervical Radiculopathy - 2 of 3 steroid inj done.) I can directly correlate stressful events with some of my worst flares. I push myself and worked full time but went on Short Term Disability in Feb. I feel better but am afraid to return to work at a stressful job. Very confused on what to do? http://answers.ankylosing.org/122886/long-term-as-sufferer-with-recent-dx-new-to-treatments-my-symptoms-were-no-longer-bearable-and-were/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:08:51 +0000 Asked by Kimberly Longdon Herrick 1 month ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/122886/long-term-as-sufferer-with-recent-dx-new-to-treatments-my-symptoms-were-no-longer-bearable-and-were/ Question: Anyone on here from Ontario, Canada ? Had a few questions about our Ontario Disability Support Program and also CPP. http://answers.ankylosing.org/116186/anyone-on-here-from-ontario-canada/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:14:43 +0000 Asked by Krystle In Ontario, Canada 4 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/116186/anyone-on-here-from-ontario-canada/ Question: I've been in an extended flare, had steroid injections in my facet joints and the medical dr. At my job is not ready to let me come back to work. I've been off work approximately 2 months. Thank God i have good benefits, but i'm concerned i may end up on long term disability. Anyone else been faced with this? I've only been diagnosed with undifferentiated spondylitis for 2 yrs. Also wondering if this is common to have a flare last this long? http://answers.ankylosing.org/107614/ive-been-in-an-extended-flare-had-steroid-injections-in-my-facet-joints-and-the-medical-dr-at-my-job/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:20:10 +0000 Asked by Karen Davenport 8 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/107614/ive-been-in-an-extended-flare-had-steroid-injections-in-my-facet-joints-and-the-medical-dr-at-my-job/ Question: Has any one had any issues with employers not accommodating to your situation? I got hired on a part time job that would other wise be perfect for me however they have a strict rule that employees are not allowed to sit at all. I asked if it would be okay if I sat every once and a while if the situation were appropriate and they said no, they actually write people up for sitting down. I've only worked 2 days (4 hours) a day and I'm in a lot of pain. During my interview, I told them about my disa http://answers.ankylosing.org/104646/has-any-one-had-any-issues-with-employers-not-accommodating-to-your-situation/ Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:31:24 +0000 Asked by Lorraine Teeter 9 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/104646/has-any-one-had-any-issues-with-employers-not-accommodating-to-your-situation/ Question: Just got approved for disability and it only took two and a half months! Didn't even require independent doctors exam! I've got to bring my rheumatologist a thank you present because what made the difference was his promptness in responding to the requests for info. Any one who wants advice on how to do it, post me a question? http://answers.ankylosing.org/94349/just-got-approved-for-disability-and-it-only-took-two-and-a-half-months-didnt-even-require-independent/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:35:45 +0000 Asked by Jerry Grynspan 12 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/94349/just-got-approved-for-disability-and-it-only-took-two-and-a-half-months-didnt-even-require-independent/ Question: For those still working - anyone else have a boss who is intolerant of your disability almost to the point of discrimination? I wish this guy would put in writing the things he says verbally, but no such luck. He tells me that I suck every single day. Even with my disability I am a strong performer, but this guy just has it out for me. I'm interviewing elsewhere but in the meantime I have Spondy pain AND have to suffer this jerk. Any suggestions for surviving this negativity? http://answers.ankylosing.org/89979/for-those-still-working-anyone-else-have-a-boss-who-is-intolerant-of-your-disability-almost-to-the/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:08:16 +0000 Asked by Rose Bigham 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/89979/for-those-still-working-anyone-else-have-a-boss-who-is-intolerant-of-your-disability-almost-to-the/ Question: I'm going back to work tomorrow after two months off from what I presume was and still is my first major flare. My doc and I just randomly picked that date presuming I'd be 'better' by now. I am fortunate that I have the sick leave I do. I could easily take a few more weeks off, but I feel too guilty. With anti-inflammatories I am functioning okay around the house. Still pain, but manageable. For those of you still able to work, do you struggle with the guilt when you take sick leave? http://answers.ankylosing.org/89650/im-going-back-to-work-tomorrow-after-two-months-off-from-what-i-presume-was-and-still-is-my-first-major/ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:57:16 +0000 Asked by Gullyabb 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/89650/im-going-back-to-work-tomorrow-after-two-months-off-from-what-i-presume-was-and-still-is-my-first-major/ Question: Not so much of a qustion, but I have my hearing today for disability, I hurt so bad I don't even feel like going. I don't like to wish ill on anyone. Sometimes I wish the people that have been hired to judge people like us would have a week of the pain that we have almost every day of our lives? http://answers.ankylosing.org/89333/not-so-much-of-a-qustion-but-i-have-my-hearing-today-for-disability-i-hurt-so-bad-i-dont-even-feel/ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:54:27 +0000 Asked by Tim Cassidy 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/89333/not-so-much-of-a-qustion-but-i-have-my-hearing-today-for-disability-i-hurt-so-bad-i-dont-even-feel/ Question: Does anyone know if you can go to college or training while on medicaid and trying to get ssi? http://answers.ankylosing.org/88972/does-anyone-know-if-you-can-go-to-college-or-training-while-on-medicaid-and-trying-to-get-ssi/ Tue, 31 May 2011 19:38:02 +0000 Asked by Tiffany 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/88972/does-anyone-know-if-you-can-go-to-college-or-training-while-on-medicaid-and-trying-to-get-ssi/ Question: My question today is this: If I can show that my job caused or exacerbates my condition, I'm entitled to compensation. I know the disease is of 'unknown etimology', but I am convinced that my onset of symptoms came because of some intense pressure going on at work. I'm in law enforcement and while stress is usual, this was somewhat extreme. Anyone have credible sources/links showing a connection between symptoms and stress triggers? Thanks http://answers.ankylosing.org/88426/my-question-today-is-this-if-i-can-show-that-my-job-caused-or-exacerbates-my-condition-im-entitled/ Sat, 28 May 2011 18:25:59 +0000 Asked by Gullyabb 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/88426/my-question-today-is-this-if-i-can-show-that-my-job-caused-or-exacerbates-my-condition-im-entitled/ Question: I finally have a disability hearing, June 3rd please say a prayer that everything goes right. Thank you all for being here when I need ya. You all are so great I thank God for all you and this site? http://answers.ankylosing.org/83707/i-finally-have-a-disability-hearing-june-3rd-please-say-a-prayer-that-everything-goes-right-thank-you/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:41:20 +0000 Asked by Tim Cassidy 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/83707/i-finally-have-a-disability-hearing-june-3rd-please-say-a-prayer-that-everything-goes-right-thank-you/ Question: First time filing disability. 4/5 Called my contact for update and he said he needed more infor.I gathered more Drs info and faxed him 20 pages -- 3 days later! I called to make sure he got them and then he then tells me " I already made a decision on your claim and sent it in, if you have questions, call SS office". Just the sound in his voice = I keep having nighmare and cant sleep. What kind of training do these guys go through? http://answers.ankylosing.org/83508/first-time-filing-disability-45-called-my-contact-for-update-and-he-said-he-needed-more-infori-gathered/ Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:18:38 +0000 Asked by Jenni 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/83508/first-time-filing-disability-45-called-my-contact-for-update-and-he-said-he-needed-more-infori-gathered/ Question: Am applying for Disability for the first time and they want me to go see their Orthopedist and don't know what to expect. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated, Thank you in advance? http://answers.ankylosing.org/70014/am-applying-for-disability-for-the-first-time-and-they-want-me-to-go-see-their-orthopedist-and-dont/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:09:52 +0000 Asked by Heather Winkler 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/70014/am-applying-for-disability-for-the-first-time-and-they-want-me-to-go-see-their-orthopedist-and-dont/ Question: Update and question. Went to social sec doc thurs. He couldn't understand what the holdup was on making a decision on my case. It has been ten months from initial application, and I have not been denied or approved. Their doc I went to agrees with me...that I am in fact disabled. Will this have much bearing on the decision. HELP PLEASE? http://answers.ankylosing.org/69227/update-and-question-went-to-social-sec-doc-thurs-he-couldnt-understand-what-the-holdup-was-on-making/ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:38:16 +0000 Asked by Carl Epperson 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/69227/update-and-question-went-to-social-sec-doc-thurs-he-couldnt-understand-what-the-holdup-was-on-making/ Question: I made my first disability application nine months ago. I still have not received a decision. I am being sent next week to see the Disability Doc to measure my dorsulumbar flexion. In other words, they are gonna see how far I can bend. After speaking with disability adjudicator, it seems that they have not found a reason to deny my application. I think maybe I go fail this test...as I know I will...I might actually get lucky and get appr. On 1st try. Any thoughts? http://answers.ankylosing.org/66480/i-made-my-first-disability-application-nine-months-ago-i-still-have-not-received-a-decision-i-am-being/ Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:53:09 +0000 Asked by Carl Epperson 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/66480/i-made-my-first-disability-application-nine-months-ago-i-still-have-not-received-a-decision-i-am-being/ Question: Ok....question. Been awaiting initial decision from disability. There doc does not need me to do a phys. Exam...my supplied info is sufficient he says. But...today I had to do a visual acuity test on the snellen chart. Does this mean he hasn't found a way to disqualify me and he is witch hunting or what? http://answers.ankylosing.org/64519/okquestion-been-awaiting-initial-decision-from-disability-there-doc-does-not-need-me-to-do-a-phys/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:44:58 +0000 Asked by Carl Epperson 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/64519/okquestion-been-awaiting-initial-decision-from-disability-there-doc-does-not-need-me-to-do-a-phys/ Question: Is anyone familiar with social security disability adjudication in GEORGIA. I applied in June of 2010...still have not been denied or approved. Any help would be great? http://answers.ankylosing.org/64320/is-anyone-familiar-with-social-security-disability-adjudication-in-georgia-i-applied-in-june-of-2010still/ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:54:39 +0000 Asked by Carl Epperson 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/64320/is-anyone-familiar-with-social-security-disability-adjudication-in-georgia-i-applied-in-june-of-2010still/ Question: Just turned down 2nd time for disability, so now I go in front of a judge. Is there anyone here that has AS that would write affidavit for me to use. Explain how this mess affects your work ability or even your on home life? http://answers.ankylosing.org/63236/just-turned-down-2nd-time-for-disability-so-now-i-go-in-front-of-a-judge-is-there-anyone-here-that/ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:19:10 +0000 Asked by Tim Cassidy 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/63236/just-turned-down-2nd-time-for-disability-so-now-i-go-in-front-of-a-judge-is-there-anyone-here-that/ Question: I tried for ssi and was denied now I'm trying again with my attorney. She said the process could take up to four years. However I have just gotten my medicaid for the disable. Do you think this could help my case? http://answers.ankylosing.org/62922/i-tried-for-ssi-and-was-denied-now-im-trying-again-with-my-attorney-she-said-the-process-could-take/ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:30:52 +0000 Asked by Tiffany 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/62922/i-tried-for-ssi-and-was-denied-now-im-trying-again-with-my-attorney-she-said-the-process-could-take/ Question: Anyone go on disability using Long Term Disability Insurance? Had ankle surgery - been on STD since November. AS is worse than ever. Fatigue, increase back and knee pain, fevers. I have LTD coverage via work and am thinking of going down that path. http://answers.ankylosing.org/62865/anyone-go-on-disability-using-long-term-disability-insurance/ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:38:46 +0000 Asked by Pamela 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/62865/anyone-go-on-disability-using-long-term-disability-insurance/ Question: I did because I'm only part time and I will contiue to work part time as long as I can for my boss and he understand that..and it will be 2 yr.s in march since I applied for SSDI. Just had my hearing on Nov.3 and still waiting for a answer? http://answers.ankylosing.org/62734/i-did-because-im-only-part-time-and-i-will-contiue-to-work-part-time-as-long-as-i-can-for-my-boss-and/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:41:28 +0000 Asked by Julie 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/62734/i-did-because-im-only-part-time-and-i-will-contiue-to-work-part-time-as-long-as-i-can-for-my-boss-and/ Question: Wrking p/t -19-hrs/wk. For 1 1/2 years, bc I cant work a f/t time. I just got my AS diag. 4 m. Ago - do I tell my employer officially? They do know I cant do certain job tasks b/c of my "arthritis" but nothing else. I just applied for disability. http://answers.ankylosing.org/62707/wrking-pt-19-hrswk-for-1-12-years-bc-i-cant-work-a-ft-time-i-just-got-my-as-diag-4-m-ago/ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:05:37 +0000 Asked by Jenni 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/62707/wrking-pt-19-hrswk-for-1-12-years-bc-i-cant-work-a-ft-time-i-just-got-my-as-diag-4-m-ago/ Question: I have just started looking into disability. I had a job this past summer, but that's been it for the past few years. I'm 24 aI have and have an above knee amputation. Do I have to be unemployed for 14 months to apply? http://answers.ankylosing.org/61670/i-have-just-started-looking-into-disability-i-had-a-job-this-past-summer-but-thats-been-it-for-the/ Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:16:42 +0000 Asked by Dylan Hensley 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/61670/i-have-just-started-looking-into-disability-i-had-a-job-this-past-summer-but-thats-been-it-for-the/ Question: Is anybody under 65, on Disability, in CA & using Medicare? When I looked for supplemental insurance I discovered the cost is outrageous until a person turns 65. So, I'm wondering if Medicare alone covers enough to make it worth it... http://answers.ankylosing.org/60273/is-anybody-under-65-on-disability-in-ca-using-medicare/ Sat, 18 Dec 2010 01:36:46 +0000 Asked by Melissa Temple 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/60273/is-anybody-under-65-on-disability-in-ca-using-medicare/ Question: One of my dr.s told me that when filing for disability that they will have you see their Physiatrist evaluate you? Is this true anyone? http://answers.ankylosing.org/59799/one-of-my-drs-told-me-that-when-filing-for-disability-that-they-will-have-you-see-their-physiatrist/ Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:24:58 +0000 Asked by Chris 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/59799/one-of-my-drs-told-me-that-when-filing-for-disability-that-they-will-have-you-see-their-physiatrist/ Question: I am fighting for disability my 2nd shot at it. The first was turned down. I want to try something, everyone that will please write down some of the things here that we go thru that others don't understand. Maybe we all can help each other? http://answers.ankylosing.org/58784/i-am-fighting-for-disability-my-2nd-shot-at-it-the-first-was-turned-down-i-want-to-try-something-everyone/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:33:12 +0000 Asked by Tim Cassidy 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/58784/i-am-fighting-for-disability-my-2nd-shot-at-it-the-first-was-turned-down-i-want-to-try-something-everyone/ Question: Has anyone been approved for disability with your diagnosis of AS? Also if you have, how hard was it to get approved? http://answers.ankylosing.org/57729/has-anyone-been-approved-for-disability-with-your-diagnosis-of-as/ Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:33:02 +0000 Asked by Wendy Sturm 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/57729/has-anyone-been-approved-for-disability-with-your-diagnosis-of-as/ Question: I have my hearing next week, I am so nerveous.. The med. That I have been on makes me so I can't remember things the the 2 hr. Ride is going to kill me... Any advice you can give. Say a prayer and wish me some luck? http://answers.ankylosing.org/55438/i-have-my-hearing-next-week-i-am-so-nerveous-the-med-that-i-have-been-on-makes-me-so-i-cant-remember/ Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:46:45 +0000 Asked by Julie 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/55438/i-have-my-hearing-next-week-i-am-so-nerveous-the-med-that-i-have-been-on-makes-me-so-i-cant-remember/ Question: OK, this question is for anybody who is on disability because of AS... What do you tell somebody when they ask "what you do"? It feels like I spend every hour focused on AS... I try to help others when I can but I don't know how to define myself... http://answers.ankylosing.org/54589/ok-this-question-is-for-anybody-who-is-on-disability-because-of-as-what-do-you-tell-somebody-when/ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:11:01 +0000 Asked by Melissa Temple 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/54589/ok-this-question-is-for-anybody-who-is-on-disability-because-of-as-what-do-you-tell-somebody-when/ Question: Saw my dr, and her position is: People w/ inflam arthritis need not be on disability. We can find desk jobs that allow freq breaks per hour to get up/move around, & allow several absences a month for pain, meds and dr appt. Can anyone suggest a job? http://answers.ankylosing.org/54022/saw-my-dr-and-her-position-is-people-w-inflam-arthritis-need-not-be-on-disability-we-can-find-desk/ Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:37:07 +0000 Asked by Stacey 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/54022/saw-my-dr-and-her-position-is-people-w-inflam-arthritis-need-not-be-on-disability-we-can-find-desk/ Question: I wanted to offer help to anyone who has questions about any sort of disability. I worked in Human Resources for 7 years and also received an SSDI reward on my first attempt. More than happy to help? http://answers.ankylosing.org/46213/i-wanted-to-offer-help-to-anyone-who-has-questions-about-any-sort-of-disability-i-worked-in-human-resources/ Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:30:57 +0000 Asked by Amy Picklo 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/46213/i-wanted-to-offer-help-to-anyone-who-has-questions-about-any-sort-of-disability-i-worked-in-human-resources/ Question: Are we disabled? "An individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities . .. http://answers.ankylosing.org/45616/are-we-disabled/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:29:08 +0000 Asked by Rose Bigham 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/45616/are-we-disabled/ Question: Service dogs - does anyone here have a service animal? If so, what types of things does the animal do? Thinking of getting my dog declare my service animal and wondering if others have. http://answers.ankylosing.org/44504/service-dogs-does-anyone-here-have-a-service-animal-if-so-what-types-of-things-does-the-animal-d/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:58:33 +0000 Asked by Rose Bigham 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/44504/service-dogs-does-anyone-here-have-a-service-animal-if-so-what-types-of-things-does-the-animal-d/ Question: Is Ankylosing Spondylitis considered a disability? http://answers.ankylosing.org/42890/is-ankylosing-spondylitis-considered-a-disability/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:59:43 +0000 Asked by Leoliz8 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/42890/is-ankylosing-spondylitis-considered-a-disability/ Question: Has anyone else had success in being declared disabled due to AS? I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago; my job is exacerbating the situation, but I need the insurance. Any luck getting Medicaid, or Medicare if you're under 65? http://answers.ankylosing.org/42313/has-anyone-else-had-success-in-being-declared-disabled-due-to-as/ Sun, 15 Aug 2010 02:54:09 +0000 Asked by Mark Kindy 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/42313/has-anyone-else-had-success-in-being-declared-disabled-due-to-as/ Question: When I cut back to part time is when I applied. It's been 17 mn. Still don't have it and been denied twice But hopfully it will be soon. Someone on here said go to disabilitysecrets.com and it did answer alot of questions. They say to keep trying? http://answers.ankylosing.org/40024/when-i-cut-back-to-part-time-is-when-i-applied-its-been-17-mn-still-dont-have-it-and-been-denied/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:19:27 +0000 Asked by Julie 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/40024/when-i-cut-back-to-part-time-is-when-i-applied-its-been-17-mn-still-dont-have-it-and-been-denied/ Question: Does anyone have experience with filing for disability from A.S or U.S.? What happens when full-time work becomes increasingly difficult for A.S./U.S. Sufferers? Does it make sense to start the process now? Sometimes work is okay, sometimes not. http://answers.ankylosing.org/40021/does-anyone-have-experience-with-filing-for-disability-from-as-or-us-what-happens-when-full-time/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:43:32 +0000 Asked by Rose Bigham 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/40021/does-anyone-have-experience-with-filing-for-disability-from-as-or-us-what-happens-when-full-time/ Question: The dr.s have tried about 8 med. On me, none of them work. I have AS ,FIBRO, SJOGRENS, CROHNS, and just got over breast ca. Chemo & radiation, a cracked tail bone, major depression & some other things. Have been 16 mon. Trying to get disability. HELP? http://answers.ankylosing.org/32359/the-drs-have-tried-about-8-med-on-me-none-of-them-work-i-have-as-fibro-sjogrens-crohns-and-just/ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:13:30 +0000 Asked by Julie 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/32359/the-drs-have-tried-about-8-med-on-me-none-of-them-work-i-have-as-fibro-sjogrens-crohns-and-just/ Question: Does anyone have information on Social Security benefits or disability? Are those with AS eligible? I still work but have reduced hours- how long do you have to be diagnosed, how bad etc? What about financial aide for medical bills? Any tips? http://answers.ankylosing.org/19588/does-anyone-have-information-on-social-security-benefits-or-disability-are-those-with-as-eligible-i/ Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:01:43 +0000 Asked by Janet C 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/19588/does-anyone-have-information-on-social-security-benefits-or-disability-are-those-with-as-eligible-i/