This wasn't part of my life plan!...I've filed for retirement disability, even though I'm only 44, I've applied for social security disability which I haven't heard back from.... By liveinlove2day4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Can't Keep It I Don't Give In Away...After a week in ICU on a Bi-pap machine I began to come back, I was no longer able to work and had to go on Social Security... By a9ixqy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis = Reality Adjustment...services for assistance, navigated the social security disability system, and recently faced homelessness for over a year.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Grief and Rheumatoid Arthritis...Social Security office for disability, and face my self-doubts.... By L rick Phillips4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments64 comments
RA and Health Insurance...MedicareMedicaidS-CHIPVA BenefitsTRICAREFEHBState and local government employee plans*Must meet Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI criteria.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
Losing Dr. McWonderful...I rattled off my name and social security number, and told her I needed to make an appointment with my rheumatologist. “I’m sorry, ma’am.... By Wren6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Brenda Ready’s Journey...I applied for Social Security Disability and closed my business. In 2007 with the help of an attorney I was finally approved.... By blready5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Texasmomma's tales of pain and perseverance...He chooses to continue doing so until my social security disability is approved, which, fingers crossed will be in the next 3-6 months.... By texasmomma7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Mask(less) Mandates...Right now, I'm wearing my N95 Kimberly-Clark mask (that resembles a giant duckbill a little too closely) as I'm substitute teaching a high school social... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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My Experience with Food Insecurity and Rheumatoid Arthritis...It has become such a social support for me and the community garden is a great source of fresh vegetables in the spring and summer months.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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Fear of losing insurance (income-based medicaid) if I work...I recently got a letter from Social Security saying I need to go back to work using the ticket to work program (which I am familiar with as...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
When Our Service and Support Animals Are in Need...Through my 18 years of living with RA, I have experienced an increased level of anxiety, depression, disease-related social isolation, panic attacks, and... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Keeping Connected while Social Distancing...But social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t stay socially connected.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New Insights on Fatigue...Using a questionnaire, the researchers compared psycho-social factors (such as mood, self-efficacy, pain, disability, and more) self-reported by 228 patients... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
World Arthritis Day Health Leader Panel: RA Treatment, Support, and Advocacy...incredible community Health Leaders speak on diverse treatment experiences, how to get the support we need, and how to advocate for ourselves in medical and social... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seeking a New RA-Friendly House...It helped that I had an easy job to do this - as a healthcare professional, job security is not something you need to worry about.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...The Social Health Awards are split into 4 phases: Learn how the Social Health Awards program works.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments