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[mimimama]

Hi Ladies,

After much deliberation and a very strong PUSH from my dear husband, I've submitted my onlie application for SS. I am trusting God that my doctors will rally for me and that he will give me favor with anyone my application comes into contact with.

I could use your prayers and support. I feel bad that I am "giving up" but I know in my heart that I will not be doing any employer any favors by employing me. I am still termed an "on-call" employee with my current employer, was writing schedules from home for the last 7 months. I recently have stepped down and plan on resigning this week. The loss of income will hurt but I am relieved to not have the stress of deadlines and work related politics.

My URO-GYN has given me a definitive diagnosis of IC, however the URO I recently saw is unsure I have IC after an in-office Cysto w/Biopsy. I don't know that I want to include his findings in my records sent to SS. Any feedback here?

I also struggle w/Panic Disorder..keeps me at home a great deal since I have panic attacks while driving, Migraines and on and off bouts of Depression. I don't think I will have any trouble providing all documentation regarding these issues since they have been especially bad within the last 4 years.

Thanks in advance for all of your kind feedback. :bow:

[sandymarie]

:pray: :pray: :pray: coming your way. Things will work out for you. Hope soon.

JJ:pray:

[GriffsMommy]

:pray: I hope you are able to get approved quickly without any problems. I myself have been thinking the same thing lately. I work full time in an office and it gets harder and harder reach week to make it through. I am missing more and more work and getting less and less for a paycheck. I know how hard it is to make the decision. I told my husband I don't like to admit that I'm disabled but if I admit it or not my body has been disabled for quite awhile now. From what I have heard it is best for you to get the records from your dr yourself and turn them into ss on your own. I would get the ones that show all of your problems but not ones that doubt it. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. :grouphug:

[mimimama]

Thanks Chrisitine and JJ,

I agree with you about not wanting to admit certain things, but like you my performance has suffered at work a great deal due to IC and my other issues. I know this may be a lengthy route to travel but I am quite sure that any job I try would have the same end result.

Even telecommuting hasn't worked and when that doesn't work, what else is left?

Thanks again for your never ending support and guidance..love you all
:pray: I hope you are able to get approved quickly without any problems. I myself have been thinking the same thing lately. I work full time in an office and it gets harder and harder reach week to make it through. I am missing more and more work and getting less and less for a paycheck. I know how hard it is to make the decision. I told my husband I don't like to admit that I'm disabled but if I admit it or not my body has been disabled for quite awhile now. From what I have heard it is best for you to get the records from your dr yourself and turn them into ss on your own. I would get the ones that show all of your problems but not ones that doubt it. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. :grouphug:

[Billsbaby]

i will be praying for you mimi.i didn't turn my docs info in myself,they sent it all in themselves,i also did it online.i was approved 3 WEEKS LATER!!!!! i got my first check in august,and also a huge lump sum from backpay for how long i was considered disabled from.i know that is not the norm,but it seems like its happening more and more,to help you out some,i kept up on it at all times.i called my ssi advocate weekly,and my local ssi office.i never had a lawyer,just pretty much did it myself online.i was very scared of how time consuming and confusing it was going to be,and couldn't believe how easy it actually was.my husband also was the one who finally pushed me to do it.i have always been very active with sports,my kids,and especially my job.i had to do jobs that kept me on my feet all the time and kept me moving or i would get bored,but finally realized like you that i could not do it anymore.it is very hard to accept,i know,its like taking a part of who you are away from you,along with your pride.when i was accepted there were so many mixed emotions that go along with it,29 years old and disabled!!! but it has been very positive for me,i am not as stressed out,and can take the time to play with my 3 and 6 yr old,as i see you also have a little boy.so try and stay positive and hope for the best,god will always be there to push you through.oh by the way i tried to find your myspace through mimimama and it didn't come up,i was going ot try and add you?jamie

[mimimama]

THANK YOU! I am so happy to know about your fantastic results! It keeps my faith going:)

here is my myspace

www.myspace.com/mimimama

i will be praying for you mimi.i didn't turn my docs info in myself,they sent it all in themselves,i also did it online.i was approved 3 WEEKS LATER!!!!! i got my first check in august,and also a huge lump sum from backpay for how long i was considered disabled from.i know that is not the norm,but it seems like its happening more and more,to help you out some,i kept up on it at all times.i called my ssi advocate weekly,and my local ssi office.i never had a lawyer,just pretty much did it myself online.i was very scared of how time consuming and confusing it was going to be,and couldn't believe how easy it actually was.my husband also was the one who finally pushed me to do it.i have always been very active with sports,my kids,and especially my job.i had to do jobs that kept me on my feet all the time and kept me moving or i would get bored,but finally realized like you that i could not do it anymore.it is very hard to accept,i know,its like taking a part of who you are away from you,along with your pride.when i was accepted there were so many mixed emotions that go along with it,29 years old and disabled!!! but it has been very positive for me,i am not as stressed out,and can take the time to play with my 3 and 6 yr old,as i see you also have a little boy.so try and stay positive and hope for the best,god will always be there to push you through.oh by the way i tried to find your myspace through mimimama and it didn't come up,i was going ot try and add you?jamie

[Billsbaby]

i found you and just put an add friend post up!!! hope to talk to ya soon,jamie

[leelee88]

Good Luck and I will be praying for you..This is something I have been considering, but I don't know how it all works or how it's based on. I guess I need to start asking questions.
Even though I have been having better days. I still know at any moment I might flare or take a turn for the worse. That is just how IC does people. I have been out of work for a year now. And if I do not go back by Nov2 then they will officially terminate me. Good thing my husbands company provides insurance..Or I would be in a bind.. But anyways good luck!! keeping you in my prayers :angel:

[Babs RN]

Best of luck for an awesome outcome. You will be in my prayers. I have applied once about 2 years ago and was denied which is very, very common. I think your additional diagnosis will help you as well, and I didn't have those. I have followed your posts recently and know you have had a very rough go of it lately. Here's to a positive outcome.:pray: :pray: :pray:

Hugs,
Barb:hi:

[Sally939]

Let us know how it is going through the process. I hope it all goes well. Good Luck.

[BBB]

Please let us know how it goes. I have been considering it also for the very same reasons. The loss of income will hurt but we should be fine. I just hate giving up the money! In the end though, I am giving up myself and my children (3 and 5)!

:pray: :pray:

[Dani1978]

I will be praying for a great outcome for you!:pray:

[Berkshire Road]

I applied and was accepted on the first application -- three months from start to finish. One thing that is very persuasive, is if you can get your doctors to write individual letters in support of your application, rather than waiting for SSA to send them a form to fill out.

I have kind of an "inside source," so if anyone has a specific question, just PM me and I might be able to get you an answer. Wishing you all luck!

[Bessie]

I am prouud you!!! It takes a strong woman to do what you are. I will keep you in my prayers for an easy yes answer. I have decided to do the same thing but I am going to us a Lawyer because my is kind of a funny case since I worked for the school and they don't always pay into the Socia; Security and would only pay into Medicaid. I am going to call my lawyer today and go for it. I feel like we deserve what we have paid into. It is bad enough to live with this terrible pain the lease we deserve is a little help with medical and governmrnt.
Good luck and keep up posted !!!

[mimimama]

I am going to fill out my Disability Report today. I downloaded it and it is long. I also am suposed to sign a Medical Release Form?? My question is, did those of you who applied and won, did you get your records yourself or did you sign this and have SS get the records? Do they want ALL records from the beginning or just the beginning of your current disabling conditions??

I am also working on refinancing my mortgage today...trying to get a lower rate and lower my payments to make up for my lack of income.

Keep my in your prayers. I am taking my son trick or treating tonight and I am hurtin.:mad:

[GriffsMommy]

:grouphug: I hope all goes well for you. I have heard others say that it seems to be better to get all your records yourself and send them in with your app. I have no idea if you have to sign the release form though even if you are sending your records on your own. I'm sure I'll be asking these questions sooner or later since I don't think I can go on working much longer.
I know how you feel about trick or treating. I was just telling my NP this morning how upset I am that I am flariing so bad because I have really been looking forward to taking Griffin out trick or treating and I don't know if I'll feel well enough to do it or not and if I do it it'll probably make me feel a whole heck of a lot worse but I really really don't want to give up taking my kid trick or treating. It's not his fault I have IC. :cussing: Sorry, kinda took over your thread there.

[mimimama]

I know..I really don't feel like trick or treating at all!!! Pierce is so excited though. Oh well..

[Berkshire Road]

I got the records myself, and only those that pertained to the conditions I was applying on (IC and depression), and only starting from when I began to see my current doctors and got my DX. That didn't seem to be a problem.

You may get a letter or phone call asking you to come in for an intake interview, even though you did the application on-line. At that time, if you're missing anything, they'll let you know. You can always call your local SS office or the national SS office (that's an 800 number), and try to get those questions answered. Sometimes you get someone good and sometimes not -- so if your first call is not helpful, call again later and just hope that a different person answers the phone!

[Bessie]

I had to end up calling a lawyer to handle my case because of some credit issues. I sure hope it helps. They did say that most people get denied twice before going to court the third time. Hopefully you won't have that problem. Good Luck. I hope you get the benefits you deserve :)

[Elle]

I was approved (without an attorney) at the ALJ appeals level, and I sent my own records. I would really suggest sending your own, that way you know wxactly what they've got. I still had to sign the release form, just incase they needed additional information. But, when my case was aproved, I requested those copies back that I signed and they were sent to me. I just felt a bit strange giving someone complete control over accessing my medical records, ya know?
It's a LONG and aggravating road, so be prepared! But, you can do it if you feel up to it. I found that making a contact with your local office is very helpful, especially if you want to do it on your own. It may take calling a couple of times to get someone who really wants to help, but once you get the name of someone helpful, make friends and aways call that person back when you have questions. Good luck, and don't give up!

[dancemomof2]

Good luck le me know if I can help any. I will