Babycakes
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- Joined
- Mar 24, 2017
- Messages
- 59
- Reason
- DX MND
- Diagnosis
- 04/2017
- Country
- US
- State
- CA
- City
- Pacifica
Hi all, thanks for being here.
I've recently been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease. Specifically I have weakness in my right hand/arm. I'm doing some reading/research here tonight and am wondering about SSDI....my diagnosis is MND so far...not specifically ALS. If I were to file for SSDI, should it be approved?
I'm still working, I'm a nurse. I'm still able to do my job without co-workers suspecting anything....but it takes more effort.
Also, I'm working on getting a second opinion, meeting with OT, improving my diet and stress level etc. I have a lumbar puncture scheduled in 2 weeks. Otherwise, I think all the diagnostic stuff is done. Oh and I have 2 kiddos 3 and 5.
Thanks for any advice.
Kim
I've recently been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease. Specifically I have weakness in my right hand/arm. I'm doing some reading/research here tonight and am wondering about SSDI....my diagnosis is MND so far...not specifically ALS. If I were to file for SSDI, should it be approved?
I'm still working, I'm a nurse. I'm still able to do my job without co-workers suspecting anything....but it takes more effort.
Also, I'm working on getting a second opinion, meeting with OT, improving my diet and stress level etc. I have a lumbar puncture scheduled in 2 weeks. Otherwise, I think all the diagnostic stuff is done. Oh and I have 2 kiddos 3 and 5.
Thanks for any advice.
Kim