CML & Disability

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Hi Everyone-

Ive been on Gleevec for 2.5 yrs and have suffered through the ongoing side

effects of fatigue, muscle cramps, anxiety, depression. My Primary Care Doctor

has put me out on Short Term Disability from my high stress job. I am deciding

whether i apply for Long Term Disability Social Security, i am 51 yrs old and

have had a 25 yr career with my employer, my job requires exstensive critical

thinking and analytical skills in a high pressure/stress environment.I know i

cannot continue the hours and the intensity of my current position.

My question to the group is... has everyone continued to work through all of

this? What has your experience been related to disability short term and long

term?

Thanks,

Karyn