Re: Thanks Laurie and Disability question

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Laurie,

Thanks. It was a long stay this time, at least for me, as it

ended up being about 22 days. I went in with stroke like episodes, but

then had to have my central line replaced, and my bronchitis turned into

pneumonia (although we caught that early), so we certainly kept things

interesting! I have been home for a little over a week and have been

pretty tired. I am trying to pace myself, but also see how much stuff

needs to get done around the apartment. I am trying to take it easy and

realizing that it was a very good decision for me to resign this past

November! I am still hoping to volunteer for a couple hours a week when

I have regained some strength. I haven't been on the computer much,

which is why it has taken me awhile to answer this.

I have a question for those on Soc. Sec. Disability and those who

have filed for it. I am going under a review for my disability. I went

under review this past summer, but they feel more information is

necessary. What did you all put down for your medical reason for

disability? I know Mitochondrial Disease might not be known, especially

around here. Did you state that it fell under the umbrella of diseases

covered by MDA? I am also trying to decide what doctors to write down,

as some doctors only see me twice a year and don't understand why I

stopped working. Did you all put down all your doctors? I can't

remember what I did for my initial application and can not find it.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Smiles,

a

On Tue, 17 Jan 2006 13:03:31 -0500 Laurie Fitzgerald

laurie.fitzgerald@...> writes:

a

I am glad you are home from the hospital. How are you feeling?

Hugs,

laurie

> Ann-Marie,

> During this past hospital stay, my neurologist suggested

changing

> from Neurontin to Lyrica. We didn't make any changes yet, as we were

to

> busy with med issues in the hospital, but he wants to pick this

> discussion back up at my follow up appointment. Sorry I don't have

any

> experience with it, but I do know that my neurologist is starting to

use

> it in many patients for neuropathy.

>

> Smiles,

> a