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Joined: May 2010
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Hi everyone, I hope you are all as well as can be expected. I have not posted in ages but I am now. After years of trying to pretend nothing is wrong I have come to the realization that pretending I'm ok does not mean I'm ok. Things has advanced a lot and now that I'm in my sixties I've reached out for help. AS affects every aspect of my life. I had to retire early because of my condition but did not pursue SSDI and now when I did apply my work credits had evaporated and all my original medical records had been purged....I'm going to check again for the possibility of ones in the 21st century still exist but I did not receive treatment from 2010 till last year. Now I've added polyneuropathy and radiculopathy to the list as well as degeneration of spine and osteopenia. Also herniated and bulging discs. My breathing is affected. My eyes are affected. My balance and mobility are shot and I use a cane now. My right big toe has come lose and is dislocated and needs surgery. That will be later this year possiblity. I gave my house to my son and moved into the city to have access to better and closer medical care. I love Raleigh NC. I keep pressing on and am back in care and still seeking a solution to my ssdi or possible SSI...something but above all I want to ensure I keep Medicaid till I can switch to Medicare. Without this coverage I am screwed. Being as disabled as I am now requires a lot of medical help and with the compounding medical problems I need lots of medical attention that I cannot afford on retirement.
So that's where I am now but I am keeping a good mental outlook ? and have good mental health support which is a big help. I'm glad I found my login info for here and I'm glad to be back among those who understand.
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Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 6,190 Likes: 25
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Joined: Sep 2001
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WELCOME BACK!
I hope that You can get the SSDI straightened out in Your favor soon! Glad You like Your environment; that makes a big difference. Keep on keeping on!
HEALTH,
John
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Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 18,197 Likes: 8
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Joined: Nov 2001
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Hi, good to see you, but so sorry to hear about how things are. I hope you get SSDI sorted soon. Moving closer to care was wise.
Love and light.
Kat
A life lived in fear is a life half lived.
"Strictly Ballroom"
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Joined: Mar 2002
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Joined: Mar 2002
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Sorry to read about your issue Sieg
Hope you can get the SSDI figured out and hopefully doing a little better. Keep on kicking!
Tim
AS may win some battles, but I will win the war.
KONK - Keep ON Kicking
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