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Board: Fibromyalgia 06-18-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 153
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Fibro? really? why now?

Gmak, I too was diagnosed with fibro, years ago, before we found out that I had a severe back injury. So after that I chose to believe the fibro diagnosis,was wrong. But it is possible to have...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-18-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 173
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Reasonableness of charges

Keep us posted, I'm curious to see how it all works out!! :)
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-16-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 138
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: SSI/SSDI? What?!!!!

I know exactly what you mean! :) But it's almost all over with!! That's the good news! And if you qualify for both SSI, and SSDI, that is a good thing too, because it means more money. Well I...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-15-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 138
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: SSI/SSDI? What?!!!!

Some people just apply for SSDI and when approved for that, they get payment quicker. Sounds like they are considering SSI also, so they need to verify if you qualify financially, and then they need...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-15-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 173
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Reasonableness of charges

Keep in mind, your insurance company decides what is considered to be "usual and customary" as they call it. If you went to a doctor/facility that is in your network, then they wont allow them to...
Board: Back Problems 06-09-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 213
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Looking for non-narcotic pain relief

There is a homeopathic medicine I have used that worked as well as narcotics, but is not a narcotic. It is called Cobroxin. It is actually cobra venom, and I know that sounds strange, but it really...
Board: Pain Management 06-09-2013, 04:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 332
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Newbie, help?

Hi! I experienced severe endometriosis as well years ago, and went through the Lupron injections you mentioned. I'm guessing that's what you are talking about when you said "early menopause". ...
Board: Pain Management 06-04-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 361
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Odors

I agree about change in tastes. When I was on a different pain med a couple of years ago, all I wanted to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner was cold cereal with lots of milk, I lost about 30 lbs...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-12-2013, 04:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: ALJ hearing 2 weeks ago

Congrats!!! Now you'll start getting lots of letters from them!! It goes from silence to all sorts of "love letters" as someone on here once called them!! I know what a relief it is, being able to...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-07-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: LTD and the 24mnth own occupation clause

Generally speaking, the "24 month Any Occ" clause of most LTD policies works like this:
During the first 24 months you are disabled, they review your case to see if you are disabled from your own...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-02-2013, 03:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 223
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Ssd hearing on april 2nd 2013

It sounds like an approval to me!! Have you heard anything yet?? I think approvals are usually issued faster than denials. My approval came in the mail 2 days shy of a month from my hearing date. ...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-22-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 415
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Advise on applying for disability

Does your work offer short term, or long term disability? If so, that could help your income while filing for SSDI. But you need to file for that before leaving your work. If they terminate you...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-21-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 264
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Curious Fully Fav Overturn by Appeals council review.

I haven't had this happen to me personally, but from what I hear its pretty rare to overturn the ALJ's decision. Good luck, and keep us posted!!
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-12-2013, 11:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 306
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: MS disability question

Hi! Sorry, but he wouldn't be able to file for unemployment because if you file for that, you have to be saying you are able and ready to work, but cannot find work. Since he can't work due to...
Board: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy 01-17-2013, 02:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 450
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Finally have an appt

I see! Well be sure to come back and let us know how it goes!!
Board: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy 01-16-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 450
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Finally have an appt

In my experience with PM DR's, they generally don't diagnose any conditions. They leave that to the dr that refers you to them. They just work on finding ways to reduce pain mostly via procedures...
Board: Pain Management 01-12-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Neurotin

Neurontin has really helped my nerve pain. It was almost like a wonder drug once I took it, it helped ease my pain shooting down my legs and buttocks, and helped nerve pain I have in my abdomen. I...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-08-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
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 01-07-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 210
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: once ssd has been approved

Nope, you don't have to apply for it, it is automatic. You'll get information in the mail soon about it. The card comes first, then the other info. But it would be a great idea to go to...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-02-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
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: 1,691
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: 1,019
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: Pain Management 01-01-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,186
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: need help with pain management medication

It sounds like you need a long-acting pain medicine. I can understand why your doctor is not wanting to increase your dose since percs are already strong, but maybe if you approached it as it...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 12-31-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: what do Ya'll think

How did your appointment go?
Board: Health Insurance Issues 12-31-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 281
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Deniel of SSDI widows backpay

You should still receive some of your other backpay. What they usually do is subtract SOME of what you got from SSI from the SSDI because a portion of it is for the same time period. You should...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 12-23-2012, 03:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: fully favorable!

Congrats!!!!! I know it is SUCH a relief to get that news!!
Board: Health Insurance Issues 12-18-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: what do Ya'll think

When is your appointment?? Let us know what they say!!
Board: General Health 12-17-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 170
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: itchy

Sounds like scabies!! I had them once years ago....very itchy on hands and thighs and my partners hands and thighs as well. If you see a doctor they'll give you a cream and it will clear right up! ...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 12-17-2012, 01:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 276
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: ~ Newbie! SSDI question

Welcome!! I too received unemployment for a period of time that I claimed disability. Mine was the same scenario as yours in the fact that initially when I was let go from my job for not being able...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 12-16-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
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: HIV Prevention 12-11-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 291
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: HIV symptoms?

Relax, you don't have HIV. Try researching "pearly penile papules". That's what it sounds like you may have. It's pretty common, and is NOT an STD.

Hope this helps! :)
Board: Back Problems 12-11-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 220
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: Relationship Health 12-10-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Talking trash behind my back -Can i trust him again?

Has he done this before? Maybe he truly didn't know he was hurting you until you caught him and told him. And now that he knows maybe he would never do it again because he knows its wrong?? He...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 12-10-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: what do Ya'll think

Unfortunately, the only thing you can do is wait. The whole process takes a long time. The majority of people who DO get approved wait between 1 1/2 to 3 years, and have to see a judge before...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 12-08-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: ALJ hearing

Well I think it sounds pretty good then! And I'm crossing my fingers for ya!! Come back and let me know how it goes for you!! Good luck!
Board: Addiction & Recovery 12-08-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: I'm sick of Suboxone

I don't know if this is considered "Chinese herbs", but you should try Cobroxin. I think it's now called Nyloxin. It's made from Cobra venom. It's worked great for me!!! There are two types...
Board: Women's Health 12-07-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 290
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Miserable and need relief

Sounds like bacterial vaginosis. It is NOT an STD. It is an imbalance of bacteria down there. Normally the vagina has good and bad bacteria, but in bacterial vaginosis (BV) the bad bacteria...
Board: Kidney Disorders 12-06-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Scared out of my mind

Ladybelle, what has your additional testing shown? I have a mass on my rt kidney, and my doctor wanted to just watch it and have ct scans every 6 months. Well then I lost my insurance for 2 1/2...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 12-06-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: ALJ hearing

Yes, it happened to me. The VE said several jobs I could do. At that point my mind blanked out and I pretty much stopped listening to what the VE said. But after everything she said my attorney...
Board: Fibromyalgia 12-06-2012, 01:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,686
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Firbromyalgia or MS

Fibro is only supposed to be diagnosed when ALL other diagnoses are excluded. So without running the proper tests, how are they able to exclude any other diagnosis? I would get a second opinion and...
Board: Fibromyalgia 12-05-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,686
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Firbromyalgia or MS

Brookie and Tinee, I really hope you both find answers soon. To me, nothing's worse than the "not knowing"! YOU know SOMETHING is wrong, but when tests come out normal, or worse yet the doctors...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 12-01-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Fully Favorable the Review?

Did you apply for SSI too? If so, then the phone interview is usually just to go over financial information to make sure you qualify for those benefits. The local office processes SSI benefits, at...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 11-30-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Fully Favorable the Review?

Hi Fibrowendy! I was starting to wonder where you went! All of a sudden you disappeared! Did you ever get your decision?? Anyway, in answer to your question, the approval letter DOES state that...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 11-30-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
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: Health Insurance Issues 11-30-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Fully Favorable

Congrats on your approval!!!!!!!!!
Board: Back Problems 11-27-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,524
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: 1,524
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: Health Insurance Issues 11-27-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 266
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: What to do when you are lied on about your hearing in front of the AJL Judge?

What do you mean? Who lied? Please explain.
Board: Back Problems 11-25-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Worried about my life being over for the most part

Hi John! I was only pointing out the back problems board because there are more people here who can relate to you, and you will probably get more responses here for your back issues than you would...
Board: General Health 11-25-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 172
Posted By Whynowthis
Re: Does this seem okay?

That's awesome that you quit smoking!!! That is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health! But it isn't easy! Kudos to you!!!!
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