applying for disability

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Has or is anyone applying for SSDI? I would like to know what I'm

up against. I realize that each case is different. I have done alot

of homework on this and I had several lawyers tell me, quite frankly

on how to play the game..Of course it's not a game when it comes

to our problems,but I was answering one of the questions on a form

asking me about my limitations.I was wondering if they were going to

ask how many times a day I breath and why. There are alot of trick

questions also. I was told by my doctor that I would get disability

benefits, the MDA doctor ask me to consult my own doctor.

I had an EMG done which showed that I now have damage in both arms

and hands. And that doctor was surprised to see how I managed as I

did.Now the disability administration is sending me to one of their

doctors which of course I can't help but think he gets paid to say

the person is not to bad off.

Repetitive action seems to be the hardest. I pace myself when I can

do things and stop when I can't. I rest quite often and take meds for

my pain, but no longer to mask the pain . I found out by taking meds

and masking the pain I was causing more damage to my muscles if I

continued to work.

I'm no rocket scientist but pain is a warning and its telling you to

slow down or stop. I now take one day at a time. Good days and bad.

There are alot of programs that I hope to get involved in, to help me

get back to work, but for now I wil try my best to get the disability

benifits.When I was younger I didn't want to think of being disabled,

now I think it's time to admit to myself (yes I have a problem and

yes there are benefits avaiable for people like me.)