Spondylitis Association of America Forums General Discussion General Message Board for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Related Diseases Good news and some bad too!

I was one of the lucky ones to get my disability on the first try. I applied in July, after my husband lost his job and I didn't know how we were going to pay for my meds. I did not have to see their docs or get a lawyer. I consider myself blessed, the Lord was looking out for me for sure. According to the letter they said my back was severe and I was awarded disability.
The bad news is I have to go have another epidural injection tomorrow. First one lasted 3 weeks. According to the dr. when I saw him on Monday, I am going to have pain as long as I live, no duh! Even with surgery he says pain would be with me. I just want to have tolerable pain, not crying pain.
Any way. I just wanted you all to know you can get disability. I thought it would take years, like my cousin and friends I know. I praise the Lord for his goodness

oh jackie, my heart breaks for you. i want you to know that God does look out for you. i know he has been taking care of me, too.

somedays it is just so difficult to see the way. i know you are suffering and i just want you to know i am thrilled for the disability payments. and saying prayers for your relief from the pain. any way you can find.

sequoia

Jackie, how great to hear that people who truly need disability actually get it the first time they apply!! I guess I am different, I see the epidural as good news ... the fact that the first one lasted 3 weeks is very encouraging! I've had so many I lost count, but none ever helped me. I hope this one will give you even longer lasting relief.

Had injection and went home feeling good woke up this morning with very low blood pressure,60/40. O could not stand without the room spinning.was told to hydrate and feeling better. Last b/ p was 90/70.

I'm glad you were awarded so quickly. I'm one of unlucky ones that is still waiting after 1.5 years.

My doctor says I stuck with pain forever too. ugh.

Serena, I am sorry yours is taking so long. Someone ay my husbands office helps those that are being denied. If you can find someone like that and not an attorney you can save time and money.

Thats scary low blood pressure. Glad it came up quickly enough. Good news about the disability too.

I actually thought I might die. I called a nurse friend and she suggested fluids. So far this injection has not helped.

I actually thought I might die. I called a nurse friend and she suggested fluids. So far this injection has not helped.

Jackie, you need to talk to your doctor to find out why your blood pressure dropped so low. You may have a reaction to the medicine they injected you with. If so, you may not want to do that again. Take care!