Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Hello Sharon, I have been on disability about 3 years. It took 2 years to be approved. My case was backdated for two years, so I qualified for Medicare immediately. I received a considerable chunk of " back " pay. (literally, back pay lol). I have not been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I do have osteoarthritis. I have symptoms of RA, but the tests do not support that diagnosis. I have the feeling of ground glass in my joints. Sometimes nearly all of them. The pain jumps from joint to joint intermittantly. Very strange. I have tried relaxation, holistic medicine and accupuncture. I take Darvocet N 100 as needed for pain. It does not work on the back pain but provides some relief for joint pain or headache. I do not want anyone to think I do not take pain relievers because I have any kind of prejudice against them, or those who take them. Simply, I am afraid of addiction or unusual side effects. I often react oppositely to a drug. I am a recovering alcoholic. I've been sober for 25 years. I dabbled with pot, amphetamines and psycodelics (sp?) in my misspent youth back in the sixties. I worry about breaking sobriety. Does anyone else share a similar condition who would like to share about it? Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Hi to all of you, Thank you for your warm welcome. I appreciate your caring responses including the offers to talk offline. I hope to learn new ways to cope. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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