SSDI To File or Not to File?

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Hi...

I'm 56 years old, diagnosed with RA last month, still learning to

manage physical activities, treatments, and the medication. I haven't

been able to work since mid May and still don't think I can because I

am so on again off again with pain and flare-ups. So my Doctors tells

me to file immediately for SSDI because it can take 18 to 24 months for

the claim to be approved and who knows where I will be in two years. My

Rheumatologist says based on their experience my tests indicate I am

more like to be progressive than not (although we all know the test are

not designed to indicate that, but it's is their opinion). But then the

Rheumatologist says in terms of filing for SSDI, " I can't tell you what

to do. " So now I'm confused, or on the fence post about it, or I

actually don't know what to think. I've worked for forty years and

never imagined myself in this position. Help? What's your experience

and what do you think?

Thanks,

Stan