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Mareth~

I do agree. The weather here in Ohio was wonderful. We got our garden ready

to plant and put together a swing. I am exausted tonight and I'm very sore

tonight. Sometimes I just get carried away and do one too many things. Well,

everyone have a good evening!

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Mareth~

I do agree. The weather here in Ohio was wonderful. We got our garden ready

to plant and put together a swing. I am exausted tonight and I'm very sore

tonight. Sometimes I just get carried away and do one too many things. Well,

everyone have a good evening!

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[Guest guest]

Mareth~

I do agree. The weather here in Ohio was wonderful. We got our garden ready

to plant and put together a swing. I am exausted tonight and I'm very sore

tonight. Sometimes I just get carried away and do one too many things. Well,

everyone have a good evening!

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Dear Mareth,

I don't want to alarm you, but you asked, so I'll tell you what I

have been through.

I am on my 3rd go-around...the 2nd having ended after I saw the SSI

doc, and not only was he uncaring, he was also very rough with me and

my poor joints!

However, I did document his attitude and treatment towards me (I have

kept a diary now for over 2 years to help me in this...), and the

determination board has, once again, all my files plus my diary (with

the doctor visit!).

Actually, I am more hopeful this time, but if I get rejected again, I

won't waste anymore time and get a hungery attorney!

Good Luck,

[Guest guest]

Dear Mareth,

I don't want to alarm you, but you asked, so I'll tell you what I

have been through.

I am on my 3rd go-around...the 2nd having ended after I saw the SSI

doc, and not only was he uncaring, he was also very rough with me and

my poor joints!

However, I did document his attitude and treatment towards me (I have

kept a diary now for over 2 years to help me in this...), and the

determination board has, once again, all my files plus my diary (with

the doctor visit!).

Actually, I am more hopeful this time, but if I get rejected again, I

won't waste anymore time and get a hungery attorney!

Good Luck,

[Guest guest]

Mareth,

I hope your experiences are different than mine, but maybe I can give you a

little headstart. I was told the same thing on my first denial (not enough

info) and was sent for the same examinations you face. The appointment with

the psychiatrist is not for you, it is for them. It has nothing to do with

your possible depression, stress, etc. It is an exam that they require to

see if you capable of handling the money (should you win) or if a guardian

would need to be appointed to handle it for you. You don't need to bring

anything. They will ask you to take some memory tests, like repeating back

every detail of a story they will tell you, ask you to count back from 100 by

7's, etc.

By all means, for your physical exam bring whatever you feel is necessary,

but unless you are extremely lucky, do not expect much. These doctors are

paid something like $10 per exam. They will have a copy of the original

papers you filled out with your complaints. I was asked very few questions

and the exam was next to nothing. I was nervous and not one to be assertive,

so I left very unhappy and knowing that this exam would definitely not help

me. My advice would be to speak up and make the doctor deal with YOU and

YOUR problems. Do not let him rush or skip over anything important. Make

him pay attention. Unless a total catastrophe strikes, go to the

appointments on the days and times they tell you. If you ask to change it

will go against you. They will send you postcards after the appointments to

fill out and send back about your experience. Don't know how much credence

they hold, but do it anyway.

Sorry if I sound too negative but, for me, it was not a good experience in

either case. Best thing you can do is get yourself to a rheumatolgist, if

you haven't already been diagnosed by one. They are your best shot when it

comes to Fibro. I hope you do well and hang in there. I filed in January of

2001, was denied twice, and am now waiting for an ALJ hearing which could

take another year. After the second denial I got a disability lawyer. If

you don't have one, find one now. They can help you with the second round of

paperwork, etc.

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María posted:

«I was told the same thing on my first denial (not enough info) and was sent

for the same examinations you face.»

I haven't been denied yet; this is my first application and it is under

review, hence the request for me to visit this new doctor.

«Best thing you can do is get yourself to a rheumatolgist, if you haven't

already been diagnosed by one. They are your best shot when it comes to

Fibro.»

I keep hearing people giving glowing recommendations of rheumatologists when

it comes to Fibro. My experience is a little different. The only doctor

with whom I've had a negative experience since I first became ill was a

rheumatologist. He's very well-respected in his field, but he didn't do

anything helpful for me.

He simply confirmed that I have FMS, told me things I already knew (no

verified cause, no cure, etc.), and told me that I didn't need to see him

again, as there was nothing he could do to help me. He then turned me back

over to my PCP... who was already at his wit's end trying to help me with

something out of his realm of experience. Thank goodness my PCP could

recommend a pain specialist to me. He's been a true blessing!

Thanks to everyone who's responded to my question,

-Mareth

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María posted:

«I was told the same thing on my first denial (not enough info) and was sent

for the same examinations you face.»

I haven't been denied yet; this is my first application and it is under

review, hence the request for me to visit this new doctor.

«Best thing you can do is get yourself to a rheumatolgist, if you haven't

already been diagnosed by one. They are your best shot when it comes to

Fibro.»

I keep hearing people giving glowing recommendations of rheumatologists when

it comes to Fibro. My experience is a little different. The only doctor

with whom I've had a negative experience since I first became ill was a

rheumatologist. He's very well-respected in his field, but he didn't do

anything helpful for me.

He simply confirmed that I have FMS, told me things I already knew (no

verified cause, no cure, etc.), and told me that I didn't need to see him

again, as there was nothing he could do to help me. He then turned me back

over to my PCP... who was already at his wit's end trying to help me with

something out of his realm of experience. Thank goodness my PCP could

recommend a pain specialist to me. He's been a true blessing!

Thanks to everyone who's responded to my question,

-Mareth

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María posted:

«I was told the same thing on my first denial (not enough info) and was sent

for the same examinations you face.»

I haven't been denied yet; this is my first application and it is under

review, hence the request for me to visit this new doctor.

«Best thing you can do is get yourself to a rheumatolgist, if you haven't

already been diagnosed by one. They are your best shot when it comes to

Fibro.»

I keep hearing people giving glowing recommendations of rheumatologists when

it comes to Fibro. My experience is a little different. The only doctor

with whom I've had a negative experience since I first became ill was a

rheumatologist. He's very well-respected in his field, but he didn't do

anything helpful for me.

He simply confirmed that I have FMS, told me things I already knew (no

verified cause, no cure, etc.), and told me that I didn't need to see him

again, as there was nothing he could do to help me. He then turned me back

over to my PCP... who was already at his wit's end trying to help me with

something out of his realm of experience. Thank goodness my PCP could

recommend a pain specialist to me. He's been a true blessing!

Thanks to everyone who's responded to my question,

-Mareth

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Mareth L wrote:

> I keep hearing people giving glowing recommendations of rheumatologists when

> it comes to Fibro. My experience is a little different. The only doctor

> with whom I've had a negative experience since I first became ill was a

> rheumatologist. He's very well-respected in his field, but he didn't do

> anything helpful for me.

My first rheumy was a nice doctor who thought I had fibro if the

neurologist didn't come up with anything. She handed me a paper that

had a support club phone number and a a lecture time listed on it. That

was it. The next rheumy I tried specialized in fibro and was a total

asshole and jerk. right now my pcp is treating me and I'm trying to

figure out how to find a good rheumy. They're out there, it can take

time to find one.

Darcy

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Mareth L wrote:

> I keep hearing people giving glowing recommendations of rheumatologists when

> it comes to Fibro. My experience is a little different. The only doctor

> with whom I've had a negative experience since I first became ill was a

> rheumatologist. He's very well-respected in his field, but he didn't do

> anything helpful for me.

My first rheumy was a nice doctor who thought I had fibro if the

neurologist didn't come up with anything. She handed me a paper that

had a support club phone number and a a lecture time listed on it. That

was it. The next rheumy I tried specialized in fibro and was a total

asshole and jerk. right now my pcp is treating me and I'm trying to

figure out how to find a good rheumy. They're out there, it can take

time to find one.

Darcy

[Guest guest]

Mareth L wrote:

> I keep hearing people giving glowing recommendations of rheumatologists when

> it comes to Fibro. My experience is a little different. The only doctor

> with whom I've had a negative experience since I first became ill was a

> rheumatologist. He's very well-respected in his field, but he didn't do

> anything helpful for me.

My first rheumy was a nice doctor who thought I had fibro if the

neurologist didn't come up with anything. She handed me a paper that

had a support club phone number and a a lecture time listed on it. That

was it. The next rheumy I tried specialized in fibro and was a total

asshole and jerk. right now my pcp is treating me and I'm trying to

figure out how to find a good rheumy. They're out there, it can take

time to find one.

Darcy