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3191241 tn?1345032381

dissability/social securty due to fibromyalgia?

hey guys question for ya's..

im only 24 years old and have missed a ton of work due to my "un-diagnosed" fibro pain and everything that comes with it. I see the rheumatologist next week.

How hard is it to go through the dissability process? Will they deny me b/c i'm so young?
Can i get part time social security? I haven't worked a full week in months; i'm sure i could prob do part time and go in on my 'good days'.

Let me know your thoughts! Thanks all
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Avatar universal
It took me 1 1/2 years to get approved and it was alot of work.  You have to have a doctor who will support the dissability and a lawyer is best.  I understand that you have to continually be treated and revaluate you every few years.  Sorry for the spelling.
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3191241 tn?1345032381
how old are you if you dont mind me asking?
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4281945 tn?1355270506
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia after several years of pain and symptoms. I applied for SSDI and after 3 months was approved. I am no longer able to work due to the fibro.  I'm not sure if this information helps, I hope it does.
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3191241 tn?1345032381
i see, thanks guys
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4074293 tn?1351896693
Totie is correct.
Every state is different. Going on disability isn't always a permanent thing. You have to continually "prove" that you are ill and need that assistance. They will continue to pay you as long as you need, whether that is 1-2 years, or the rest of your life.
Unfortunately because you're young the monthly amount may not be an awesome, or livable number... so if they give you the okay to work, then I would certainly do it. Think of them as your principal in school. Do what they tell you, because you don't want to go to their office.
I know this may not be helpful enough, but their website is super easy, and they pretty much hold your hand through the application. But there are a TON of great forums from real experts all over the web. Use google... its how I got my answers.
Here's the Dis website if you'd like it: http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/disability.htm
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I think SS is based on how long you have worked.

Disability would be different. Look into the rules for your state, some are different.

If you can only work part time, then do it. I had a co-workers daughter who was 25 at the time try to get it for FM, she of course was denied. She was basically told, we all have good & bad days.
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3191241 tn?1345032381
would i only get dis. worth the amount i've paid since ive been working? im only 24 so i can imagine it wont be too heck of alot. so does that mean i'd only be able to collect until i reach the amount of soc. sec. i've put in?
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3191241 tn?1345032381
but will i be able to be on it for the rest of my life?  doesn't it run out after a year??
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4074293 tn?1351896693
Hi Samantha,
You can apply for dis... but just know that its a long process. It typically takes 6 months or so. As far as working... they determine that. Both my father and I are on Dis, and he works part time. I cannot work. His schedule, is based on income though. He can only make X amount of dollars before he loses Dis. I would start applying now and just be patient. Its a battle to get approved, but it can be a real life saver financially!
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3191241 tn?1345032381
how long can you continue to work part time while receiving part time un-employment? like if i wanted to do that for the rest of my life due to fibromyalgia, would that be possible?
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3191241 tn?1345032381
so you mean you work, and get disability? or do you work part time?
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i get DLA and have fibromyalgia amongst otehr things(arthritis and raynauds disease)i applied fro Dla from Blackpool.
the address is
Disability Living Allowance
Unit 4
Warbreck House
Warbreck Hill#
Bl;ackpool
FY2 OYE
or go to website

www.direct.gov.uk/disability

i dont know if anything has changed recently with DLA and you were able to get it if you work(again dont know whether or not things have changed .check out teh website
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3191241 tn?1345032381
i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia yesterday. does anyone know anything about the question i posted above?
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3191241 tn?1345032381
**IF diagnosed
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