Guest guest Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 As most of you know, I am awaiting a trial with a Law Judge for SSD. Again, I think most of us were told that we had " IBS " or a " nervous stomach " before we were officially diagnosed with CP. I also have SOD. I remember as far back as age 5 or 6 having " stomach pain " all the time with severe diarrhea. I was about 10 or 11 when I had my first upper GI. Long story short, I have been trying to get ahold of as many medical records that I can before my hearing. I am still waiting for a hearing date, which could take up to another 6-12 months. Anyhow, I got my records from my doc (my best girlfriend's dad since 9th grade) who started treating me back in 1990. I really started having severe pain/nausea/ etc., in 1999 after my second son was born. I had gestational diabetes. There is an office note from April of 1999 that states, " patient has been having stomach upset with nausea after she eats for the past couple months. She has right sided and left sided flank pain associated with nausea. " He then stated, " I told the patient that she may have gastroparesis from her gestational diabetes. " My exam revealed, " tenderness in the left and right upper quadrants with a mid epigastric bruit. " That was when I started with all the testing. There are many, many more visits that state the same findings and complaints. I had to change doctors because of a change in our medical insurance. My question is, is this information " allowed " to be included in my SSD claim? I feel that this will only HELP my situation, right? I would love to here your opinions on this!! Also, does anyone know if it would be possible to get records from when I was " younger " and having " stomach problems? " Would docs from that far back still have my office notes? I don't know the " rule " on keeping records for sure. I really would like to hear all of your opinions, experiences, etc. about this. I pray for everyone to have a pain free day! T. (Ohio) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 , Certainly, you should include those records from the late '90's, and then anything else from further back that you can get your hands on. The more documentation that you can provide that substantiates your ongoing abdominal pain and nausea, etc., the more solid your claim will be. Load them up with paperwork!! I don't know how long doctors keep their records, you'd have to get in contact with one of the older doctors you saw, and ask them. If they do save all the old records, get as many of them as you can. I don't remember, but did you say you had a disability attorney representing you, or not? The reason I ask is that if you do, he should have been working with you to see that all those records were collected - calling the doctors, etc. My attorney did all of that follow up when my case was up for review by the judge, and made sure that all the records were there when the hearing date was finally announced. I also don't remember what state you're in? From the length of time that they say you have to wait for a hearing, it sounds as though your SSDI offices are as behind in their cases as South Carolina was. It seemed to take forever to get a hearing date when I was waiting, but it actually took only 4 months. With love, hope and prayers, Heidi Heidi H. Griffeth South Carolina SC and SE Regional Rep. PAI Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or opinion, and should not be substituted for professional medical consultation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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