Guest guest Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 How long did u have to be out of work before u applied? 6 months is a long time for me to be out of work if there is a waiting period. then I wonder how much they pay? I live in nevada. also I think u have to be classified really badly disabled before u can get disability. If I could find a sit down job that paid me what I get paid now... I would take it. I am thinking to go to my dr and ask for some stronger paid meds to help curb the pain while I work. the last 2 days my neck has been hurting really bad. I have to walk all day, lift heavy items, carry items etc during the day. I work for a major pet store and my job is cleaning animal cages 2 times a week (18 of them) then I do the same for the birds. inbetween I help customers etc. anyway my question is do u have to be out of work with a dr note for 6 months before they pay u disability? thanks shannaformerboomer <boomer2480@...> wrote: I have moderate stenosis at L2 3 & 4 and severe at L4 & 5. I also have cauda equine syndrome from the stenosis. I applied for SSDI in April of 2005 and was approved in august of 2005 and started in November of that year when the six month waiting period was up. > > > > > > > I am taking Lyrica now and the only> > thing it does for me is stop the leg cramps that I> > was having way too often. I have nerve damage in my> > feet and legs. As far as I can tell, I've had no> > side effects from the Lyrica. I do swimnastics at> > the Y and that helps me more than anything else. It> > keeps me moving. Which supplements do you think> > help? Joan> > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Barnkin, I was wondering if Lyrica helped> > you.It is supposed to be the new wonderdrug, but I> > read about the sideeffects and don't like them. It> > was prescribed to me but I hesitate. I have spinal> > Stenosis , tried injections, minimal effect. I am> > very active, know how to get relief if I overdo it.> > Losing weight definitely helped, even I am "only"> > 145 from 155.I will wait a looong time before> > surgery, I take some supplements too which help. Has> > anybody tried Acupunture?> > Margrit> > Spinal Stenosis> > > > > > Hi everyone, I am 56 and have been diagnosed> > with Spinal Stenosis.> > I started with Chiropractic, went on to> > injections, I am now in> > Physical Thearpy for a couple more weeks then it> > looks like surgery.> > I have been taking Naproxen and Cyclobenzaprine> > I was also taking > > Tramadol and Lyrica, I am suprised I still have> > a stomach.> > It has been a long 6 months since the injury and> > I am here because, I> > want to spend some time with people that> > have/are going through the> > same thing.> > > > Thank you for listening> > > > > > > > > > > >> ----------------------------------------------------------> > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database:> > 269.17.13/1209 - Release Date: 1/4/2008 12:05 PM> > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________> Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > http://www./r/hs> > > > > > Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" ~Dr. Seuss > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search.> Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" ~Dr. Seuss Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 I was a heavy equipment and crane operator and the pain got so bad that the only way to try and control it was to go to heavy narcotics (morphine/vicodin) which only works somewhat and I could not safely operate the equipment on that stuff. My doc said to apply for SSDI and see what happens. I filled out the forms and mailed them in with all the medical records from my doctors including the MRI findings. Everybody said I would be turned down especially because I did all of it myself without an attorney. I was approved on the first try. I think the cauda equine was a major factor in getting it approved. I draw $1425.00 a month and have Medicare now that I have waited the two years that is required before you can qualify for it.And yes there is a 6 month waiting period from the date of your application with the Social Security,as far as dissability with the state it varies from state to state and you would have to check with Nevada on that. The firts question you need to answer is will your doctor support you for dissability. > > > > > > > > > > > I am taking Lyrica now and the only > > > thing it does for me is stop the leg cramps that I > > > was having way too often. I have nerve damage in my > > > feet and legs. As far as I can tell, I've had no > > > side effects from the Lyrica. I do swimnastics at > > > the Y and that helps me more than anything else. It > > > keeps me moving. Which supplements do you think > > > help? Joan > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Barnkin, I was wondering if Lyrica helped > > > you.It is supposed to be the new wonderdrug, but I > > > read about the sideeffects and don't like them. It > > > was prescribed to me but I hesitate. I have spinal > > > Stenosis , tried injections, minimal effect. I am > > > very active, know how to get relief if I overdo it. > > > Losing weight definitely helped, even I am " only " > > > 145 from 155.I will wait a looong time before > > > surgery, I take some supplements too which help. Has > > > anybody tried Acupunture? > > > Margrit > > > Spinal Stenosis > > > > > > > > > Hi everyone, I am 56 and have been diagnosed > > > with Spinal Stenosis. > > > I started with Chiropractic, went on to > > > injections, I am now in > > > Physical Thearpy for a couple more weeks then it > > > looks like surgery. > > > I have been taking Naproxen and Cyclobenzaprine > > > I was also taking > > > Tramadol and Lyrica, I am suprised I still have > > > a stomach. > > > It has been a long 6 months since the injury and > > > I am here because, I > > > want to spend some time with people that > > > have/are going through the > > > same thing. > > > > > > Thank you for listening > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: > > > 269.17.13/1209 - Release Date: 1/4/2008 12:05 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > > http://www./r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind > don't matter and those who matter don't mind " ~Dr. Seuss > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > ---------- > > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with > Search. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind " ~Dr. Seuss > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Kavi this is the second time I have posted this answer so if it shows up twice I apologize. I was a heavy equipment and crane operator and the pain just got to be too much. I went on narcotics (morphine/vicodin) to try and control some of it with only limited success. My doctor suggested I apply for disability to the Social security and I went on state workman's comp at that time. Everybody said I was foolish to apply to SSDI without an attorney but I filled out all the paperwork and submitted it along with all the medical records and MRI reports pertaining to my condition. I had the name and address of my case worker at the SS and I sent him updates regularly with medical reports and my status. I applied in June of 2005 and I received the approval in October of that year and had to wait until November 2005 to start as the SS has a six month waiting period. I receive $1425.00 per month and had to wait until November of last year to get on Medicare because they require a two year wait from the start date of the SSDI to qualify for it. As far as the state waiting period each one is different so I would suggest contacting Nevada for that. I think the cauda equine syndrome was a big part in my getting approved. The first thing I think you should do is determine if your doctor is going to support you because if he or she isn't going to then I'm afraid you would be wasting your time. Good luck. > > > > > > > > > > > I am taking Lyrica now and the only > > > thing it does for me is stop the leg cramps that I > > > was having way too often. I have nerve damage in my > > > feet and legs. As far as I can tell, I've had no > > > side effects from the Lyrica. I do swimnastics at > > > the Y and that helps me more than anything else. It > > > keeps me moving. Which supplements do you think > > > help? Joan > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Barnkin, I was wondering if Lyrica helped > > > you.It is supposed to be the new wonderdrug, but I > > > read about the sideeffects and don't like them. It > > > was prescribed to me but I hesitate. I have spinal > > > Stenosis , tried injections, minimal effect. I am > > > very active, know how to get relief if I overdo it. > > > Losing weight definitely helped, even I am " only " > > > 145 from 155.I will wait a looong time before > > > surgery, I take some supplements too which help. Has > > > anybody tried Acupunture? > > > Margrit > > > Spinal Stenosis > > > > > > > > > Hi everyone, I am 56 and have been diagnosed > > > with Spinal Stenosis. > > > I started with Chiropractic, went on to > > > injections, I am now in > > > Physical Thearpy for a couple more weeks then it > > > looks like surgery. > > > I have been taking Naproxen and Cyclobenzaprine > > > I was also taking > > > Tramadol and Lyrica, I am suprised I still have > > > a stomach. > > > It has been a long 6 months since the injury and > > > I am here because, I > > > want to spend some time with people that > > > have/are going through the > > > same thing. > > > > > > Thank you for listening > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: > > > 269.17.13/1209 - Release Date: 1/4/2008 12:05 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > > http://www./r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind > don't matter and those who matter don't mind " ~Dr. Seuss > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > ---------- > > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with > Search. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind " ~Dr. Seuss > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Unfortunately, " If " you are approved with your first application there is a 5 month waiting period. In essence, you would receive your first check in your sixth month after filing for disability. My husband who receives SSDI applied and was approved on his first application (note: he has a different disease than Spinal Stenosis). You have to meet the bluebook listing thru SSA. A misconception that many people have is that you have to wait 6 months or a year to apply. That is not the case. My husband took medical leave 11-05. He applied for SSDI before the end of 11-05. He received his first check May 2006. Your disability benefits is based on your work record as long as you have enough work credits for the past ten years. Now, if you have not worked much then you may qualify for SSI which is a needs based disability program. Big difference between SSI and SSDI. Nessie > > > > > > > > > > > I am taking Lyrica now and the only > > > thing it does for me is stop the leg cramps that I > > > was having way too often. I have nerve damage in my > > > feet and legs. As far as I can tell, I've had no > > > side effects from the Lyrica. I do swimnastics at > > > the Y and that helps me more than anything else. It > > > keeps me moving. Which supplements do you think > > > help? Joan > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Barnkin, I was wondering if Lyrica helped > > > you.It is supposed to be the new wonderdrug, but I > > > read about the sideeffects and don't like them. It > > > was prescribed to me but I hesitate. I have spinal > > > Stenosis , tried injections, minimal effect. I am > > > very active, know how to get relief if I overdo it. > > > Losing weight definitely helped, even I am " only " > > > 145 from 155.I will wait a looong time before > > > surgery, I take some supplements too which help. Has > > > anybody tried Acupunture? > > > Margrit > > > Spinal Stenosis > > > > > > > > > Hi everyone, I am 56 and have been diagnosed > > > with Spinal Stenosis. > > > I started with Chiropractic, went on to > > > injections, I am now in > > > Physical Thearpy for a couple more weeks then it > > > looks like surgery. > > > I have been taking Naproxen and Cyclobenzaprine > > > I was also taking > > > Tramadol and Lyrica, I am suprised I still have > > > a stomach. > > > It has been a long 6 months since the injury and > > > I am here because, I > > > want to spend some time with people that > > > have/are going through the > > > same thing. > > > > > > Thank you for listening > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: > > > 269.17.13/1209 - Release Date: 1/4/2008 12:05 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > > http://www./r/hs > > > > > > > > > > > > Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind > don't matter and those who matter don't mind " ~Dr. Seuss > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > ---------- > > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with > Search. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind " ~Dr. Seuss > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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