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    Can I apply for SSD?

    I haven't worked since Jan 06, when I got pregnant and wound up having to quit (HORRIBLe pregnancy, hyperemesis, lost 25 lbs vomited till i delivered). i was on temp disablilty for awhile till it ran out.

    i cannot work due to severe ic (and i have 2 herniated discs in my neck/lower back that also may need surgery...yikes) but am only 28. plus like i said i haven't worked since jan 06. can i apply for ssd? we could use the $ and i have worked since i was 15...any help is appreciated.

    thanks,
    tracy
    (Added by ICNMgrJill on 5/19/08. I am sad to share that Verdicries (aka Tracy) lost her life in a tragic accident just a few days ago. We will miss her support, her encouragement, her sense of humor and, of course, the joy that she found as a mother and wife).

    Tracy ~ 29 years old with Toxoplasmosis (from birth), Fibro/CFS (since age 13...ouch), severe IC, IBS-D, severe PFD (surgery made it even worse), vulvodynia, hiatal hernia, GERD, ulcers, severe gastritis, numbness/tingling in extremeties, pelvic nerve damage--mainly urethral, urinary retention, pelvic reconstruction 7.10.07 (fixed rectocele, rectal prolapse, lifted bladder, urethra, uterus, and repaired vaginal walls), Raynaud's, 2 severely herniated discs in neck and one in low back, anemia, PCOS, anxiety/depression/panic attacks (since forever). Still having major bowel problems (inability to empty rectum...any ideas?? ).

    I'd like to be on House, MD as a medical mystery.

    Married to Craig, a saint amongst men...who puts up with me and my eccentricities...

    Connor & Mommy by the tree:


    Connor with Santa...so happy!


    I take: LIQUID Atarax, Flomax, Soma (yet again), acidophilus, Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM & collagen, d-mannose. MAJOR flare from Cystoprotek! Re-trying freeze dried aloe vera w/some decent results!

    Tried and failed: Elavil, Ultram, Prosed DS, Benadryl, Bentyl, Valium, Ativan, Zanaflex, Librax, Sanctura (all caused retention among other things), bladder instills (owwwwww!), Elmiron (allergic-throat tightening). Failed Interstim-no feeling in sacral nerves...

    I'm allergic to penicillan, sulfa, reglan, quinolones, clindamycin, and now LATEX!
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  • #2
    anyone can appy for ssd. Let your doctors know that you plan on applying and ask them if they will fill out there paper work that would rule in your favor.
    'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'

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    • #3
      Thanks. I will bring it up when I go for the PST test next Fri.
      (Added by ICNMgrJill on 5/19/08. I am sad to share that Verdicries (aka Tracy) lost her life in a tragic accident just a few days ago. We will miss her support, her encouragement, her sense of humor and, of course, the joy that she found as a mother and wife).

      Tracy ~ 29 years old with Toxoplasmosis (from birth), Fibro/CFS (since age 13...ouch), severe IC, IBS-D, severe PFD (surgery made it even worse), vulvodynia, hiatal hernia, GERD, ulcers, severe gastritis, numbness/tingling in extremeties, pelvic nerve damage--mainly urethral, urinary retention, pelvic reconstruction 7.10.07 (fixed rectocele, rectal prolapse, lifted bladder, urethra, uterus, and repaired vaginal walls), Raynaud's, 2 severely herniated discs in neck and one in low back, anemia, PCOS, anxiety/depression/panic attacks (since forever). Still having major bowel problems (inability to empty rectum...any ideas?? ).

      I'd like to be on House, MD as a medical mystery.

      Married to Craig, a saint amongst men...who puts up with me and my eccentricities...

      Connor & Mommy by the tree:


      Connor with Santa...so happy!


      I take: LIQUID Atarax, Flomax, Soma (yet again), acidophilus, Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM & collagen, d-mannose. MAJOR flare from Cystoprotek! Re-trying freeze dried aloe vera w/some decent results!

      Tried and failed: Elavil, Ultram, Prosed DS, Benadryl, Bentyl, Valium, Ativan, Zanaflex, Librax, Sanctura (all caused retention among other things), bladder instills (owwwwww!), Elmiron (allergic-throat tightening). Failed Interstim-no feeling in sacral nerves...

      I'm allergic to penicillan, sulfa, reglan, quinolones, clindamycin, and now LATEX!

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      • #4
        You need to look at your Social Security Statement, which is issued to everyone once a year. If you don't have the statement, go to SSA.gov and request for it to be re-issued. It will tell you whether you have earned enough work credits, lifetime, to qualify for SSD.
        Je vous souhaite de la joie, de la bonne santée, et tout ce qu'il y a de bon dans la vie.
        Wishing you happiness and good health, and all the best out of life.

        Peace, Carolyn
        ___________________________________________________

        Laura (11), Susannah (12 1/2) and Maman (that's me!), North Wildwood NJ, September 2007


        On the Beach with IC

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        • #5
          I know you were a bit concerned b/c of your young age. It's typically a bit more difficult to be approved at such a young age, but if you have your Dr's support, it's not impossible. I applied when I was your age and was eventually approved after roughly 4 years. It was a very long wait, but the judge set my effective date back to when I was in my late 20s. If you've been working since 15, you'll probably have enough credits, but call SSA to be sure. If you feel this is the only option, just apply soon, before you no longer have enough credits to do so.
          Elle

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