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Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-08-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 750
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: ALJ hearing

This must be for @Red65. Did you win your case?? I won mine last year around this time. It was such a relief!! I too was just 100% honest, with no theatrics or drama. The ALJ showed no emotion...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-02-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 750
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: ALJ hearing

Congrats!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!! I know it has to be such a relief!!!
Board: Pain Management 01-01-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,658
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: How to deal with non-understanding friend

Because of your addiction issues and the fact you state these meds are still making you "high", I can kinda see where your friend is coming from. However I disagree with how she is handling it, she...
Board: Pain Management 01-01-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 986
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Itching

I've had problems with the itching in the past as well, but the good news is it usually goes away as your body adjusts to the new dose. But in the meantime I took 2 Claritin (they had a package...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 12-16-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 750
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: ALJ hearing

Sounds pretty positive to me!! My fingers are crossed for ya!! Let me know when you find out!! Good luck!!!!
Board: Back Problems 12-11-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 204
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: SEVERE pain in my back

Great to see you back gmak! ;). What a great way to describe it! Above belly button- possibly kidney issues, below belly button- possibly back issues! I've never heard it explained that way, but it...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 11-30-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 213
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Fully Favorable

OR being approved for both can simply mean you make ABOVE the minimum for SSDI, BUT you have very limited resources, so you are being approved SSI for the 5 month waiting period. That was the case...
Board: Back Problems 11-27-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,488
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Loathe & despise laying in bed! Anyone else?

YES!!! BENADRYL!!! That has saved me many times! My doctors won't prescribe me sleeping pills so if I'm really sleep deprived I take 3 benadryls, and within 30-45 minutes I'm in la-la land. BUT...
Board: Back Problems 11-27-2012, 06:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,488
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Loathe & despise laying in bed! Anyone else?

I use my iPod touch (hopefully soon an ipad mini) while laying in bed! It does help so much, and makes it enjoyable to be in bed because my mind isn't on my pain, it's surfing the web, or playing...
Board: Back Problems 11-24-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 473
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Worried about my life being over for the most part

When you say you've had a "serious back problem", what exactly are you talking about? Also, there is a board on here specifically for back issues. You may get better responses in that board. Are...
Board: Bowel Disorders 11-24-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Teen bloody stool . Advice

It sounds like hemorrhoids to me. The bright red blood usually means its coming from a close area, so we know its not your stomach because the red blood would have turned black by the time it came...
Board: Fibromyalgia 11-24-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,640
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Firbromyalgia or MS

I would also try to get an MRI of your neck to see if there is a problem there that can be causing your arm pain and tingling. That can be caused by many different spinal cord disorders as well. ...
Board: Back Problems 11-11-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: help understanding mri

Most doctors used the words "failed back surgery syndrome" instead of arachnoiditis. If you are not already in pain management, I would get started in a pain management program. You will want to...
Board: Pain Management 11-10-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 889
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: My dr of 12 yrs left to do hospital only.

OUCH!!! Was it a black cat?? Lol! I hope you are feeling better!! Gentle hugs, and sending wishes for a low pain day!!
Board: Pain Management 11-06-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,869
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: pharmacy interfering with my pain management plan

I think being just 13 days post op it is totally realistic for you to still be on pain medication. I understand the stress though because they never give a script large enough for the whole recovery...
Board: Back Problems 11-02-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: help understanding mri

While I certainly don't want him to panic, I have never seen nerve root clumping "not" be spinal arachnoiditis. I was told, when diagnosed (as well as in my different support groups) that "nerve...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-30-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,267
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: New here i need help with ssdi hearing

I'm responding here instead of the other thread so we aren't "hijacking" the other thread.

But, I also have fibro along with many other conditions. My other conditions are blue book listings and...
Board: Skin Problems 10-30-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 204
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Pubic Hair Shaving

It's a matter of preference. But I like to keep the length pretty short. Short enough where I feel clean but not so short that its shaved. Ive found the easiest way to do this is with a hair...
Board: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 10-29-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: What is happening with me - desperate

Well.... For that amount of guilt and pressure that its obssessive and threatening your future, I really think you should see a mental health professional ASAP. You don't want this ruining your...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-29-2012, 04:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,109
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Worried about disability hearing

The ALJ's don't forget. The hearings are recorded so if they have any questions or think they forgot, they can go back and listen to the whole hearing again if needed. Also they make a ton of notes...
Board: Pain Management 10-24-2012, 02:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 397
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Meds that help?

Yes! It was an oral spray called Cobroxin. I had to order it online. I was having a terrible time with my pain, and I asked my support group what I could do, and this was recommended.
Don't be...
Board: Foot Problems 10-17-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Pain relief

Hi! I'm a chronic pain patient for a rare disease of my spinal cord. The BEST over the counter pain relief I've found is called Cobroxin oral spray. Essentially it's cobra venom. But IT WORKS!!!!...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-15-2012, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: ALJ hearing update

It's 24 months from the date your benefits begin, actually 29 months from the date the judge says is the date you became disabled. (5 months is the waiting period)
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-15-2012, 04:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: ALJ hearing update

:cool: Congrats!!!! Yeah!! Happy dance!!!! :bouncing: :cool:
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-15-2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 350
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Disability questions

Hi!

I hate to disappoint you, but I'm not sure where you got your info about your benefit amount, but if you are talking about Social Security alone - the most you will get is about $2500.00 a...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-15-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 258
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Disability Question, no work at all?

Hi Iso--

I hope I can shed some light for you. The problem with employers making accommodations is, not many employers want to do that. Especially with new employees. With the job shortages out...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-03-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Ssa and disability

You can't work if you want to win. Otherwise you are telling them you CAN work and you'll get denied over and over again. And they will find out. Unless you were to do something under the table. ...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-02-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,481
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Time line

I'm so happy you got such a quick approval! You must have had a very, very strong case!! With 4 hospitalizations this year it sounds like your disability is definitely severe!!
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-02-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,123
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Had my hearing today

Age does not make ALL the difference. If you are disabled, you're disabled. At my hearing the VE listed jobs they said I could do. My attorney then listed my restrictions and then asked if there...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-01-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Alj hearing opinions please!!

Congrats!!!!!
Board: Pain Management 09-25-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,226
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Self Pay Price of Fentanyl vs ???

Well, after being on the methadone for a bit, how are you doing?? Do you find it is taking care of your pain? Are you having any side effects?? Are you sleepy from it? I know it really makes me...
Board: Back Problems 09-24-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: SCS Trial/Implant

There are different theories on that. Some doctors encourage the use of SCS as treatment for arachnoiditis, while others say there should be NO surgery at all in the spine (for arachnoiditis...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-22-2012, 12:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,337
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Decision Writer

All that means is that a decision has been made and the letter is being written up. Decision writers write up all approval and denials. So it only means a letter is being written. Then it has to...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-17-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 777
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: someone please help,i got letter from ssi and have no clue????

And I could even be wrong about that. I just know that "partially favorable" means you are approved, but not for the dates you requested.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-17-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 777
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: someone please help,i got letter from ssi and have no clue????

I have no idea about that. I would call SSI about that if you have specific questions about that. They will be able to help you better. Sorry I couldn't help you out better. The only thing I could...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-17-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 777
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: someone please help,i got letter from ssi and have no clue????

What ?'s do you have? You were approved your disability. Sounds like they just didn't agree with the start date you requested, but you are approved. They will calculate your amounts and send you...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-15-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Alj hearing opinions please!!

Sounds like an approval to me!! Otherwise they wouldn't have asked about changing the onset date if they were going to deny you! Good luck and keep us posted!!
Board: Pain Management 09-11-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,226
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Self Pay Price of Fentanyl vs ???

I am so glad your doctor prescribed it for you! Yes, keep an eye on it to see if you need to go to a 3x a day dosing. That works best for me, and if I'm even an hour late I can tell! And it does...
Board: Pain Management 09-01-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,226
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Self Pay Price of Fentanyl vs ???

Hi! I hope I can help!! I'm currently self pay taking methadone 45 mg a day. According to an opioid conversion calculator, this translates to about 35 mcg of fentanyl which I know is slightly...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-01-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,001
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Denied disability after hearing

I used to work in the disability field and can give just a word of advice. Unfortunately, for your conditions, you HAVE to have an MRI done. There is just no other way around it. They are looking...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 08-13-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 712
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Had my SSDI Hearing

Congrats!!! There have been a few denials lately, so I'm really glad to hear about an approval!! I'm so happy for you!!
Board: Health Insurance Issues 08-13-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Unfavorable Decision!

I'm so sorry to hear this! I wonder why the ALJ would have said you are not credible??? That seems odd to me. Also how your attorney dropped you 4 days before your hearing. That's pretty shady if...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 08-05-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: What happened at my SSDI hearing before an ALJ

It only took me 4 weeks to get my decision. My attorney said it would take between 30 and 60 days, and it was just slightly less than a month. I understand how stressful the waiting is though! ...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 08-05-2012, 01:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: SSDI hearing before an ALJ

The reason he is asking for the grid rules for age 50-54 is because you were age 53 when you became disabled. They look at things at the time you became disabled. It sounds pretty positive to me...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 08-04-2012, 03:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: SSDI hearing before an ALJ

Sedentary work involves lifting of no more than 10 lbs. but I do not know much about the grid rules, so I couldn't answer that portion for you. It's hard to tell a lot of times how a hearing goes...
Board: Relationship Health 07-31-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 612
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: What should I do....?

I'm sorry, but this relationship does not sound healthy at all. He sounds very controlling. No one should EVER make you feel bad about seeing your family. Family is VERY important, and the fact...
Board: HIV Prevention 07-29-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,172
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: How likely is it that I have HIV?

You were not at risk. You had protected sex. Oral sex is not a risk. So your chances of having HIV from this encounter is 0%. Your symptoms are not from HIV, but probably some other cold virus.
Board: Relationship Health 07-29-2012, 05:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: I think I'm in love with someone who isn't my girlfriend

You are young! You deserve to be happy! You don't owe your girlfriend anything. You've only dated her for 3 months and is only your first girlfriend. Be respectful of her and at least be honest...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 07-25-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 280
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: No CDR

It's not on the approval letter, it will be on the Award letter.....
Board: Pain Management 07-20-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,734
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Talking to my Dr about pain management makes me so nervous.

I still think a course of PT WOULD help you out! When you go see a specialist, they are likely going to recommend you first try PT. If that doesn't help the pain, they will want to move on to...
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