social security

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Hello, Ive been a member forever it seems, but dont think Ive ever

posted before.

I am 43 and have had RA since I was 17. My current meds are:

Remicade (tried embrel and Humira)

Methotrexate (inject)

Morphine - am and pm

Hydrocodone - as needed for pain

Trazodone - for sleep

Prozac - low dose, but I think it helps my attitude

amoxicillin - I get infections very easily, especially strep

Provera and Premarin - Lost ovaries 10 yrs ago

(Must use a walker to get around, insurance denied an electric

scooter)

I have been working full time as a legal assistant in the district

attorneys office until July 1st when my doctor said no more. I was

having trouble making it in to work. Plus I think they were trying to

fire me...saying I was making mistakes, but never showing them to me.

I would get off work and go straight to bed until the next day. My

husband did all of our shopping cooking housecleaning and cared for

our daughter, 7. We economically needed me to work, but it was just

impossible anymore. I quit and applied for SS and unemployment.

I was approved for unemployment right away as I was able to show we

had tried numerous things to continue working (changing duties,

ergonimic changes, hours changed). I applied for SS right away. I got

some great tips from groups like this one on how to apply and how to

word things. I fully expected a long fight, but was blown away when

they awarded me benefits last week. I'll get my first check in

January!

Anyway, you always hear about the horror stories for getting SS, so I

thought it was only fair I share my story and to say thanks to those

who shared their experiences with me.

On a side note, I would have posted this earlier but my entire

computer was wiped out last week by the beagle worm. Luckily a friend

was able to reload everything, but all my history is gone.

Warmest Regards,

Penny