I applied for disability in 1998 and was finally awarded in 2000. It was a long process for me. I did much of it on my own and followed through with appeals until I just didn't understand what I was doing anymore. I then found a wonderful lawyer who fought the rest for me and won my case. I suffer from debilitating migraines and depression and since then I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I hope you get the help you need, just don't give up on the process and always file an appeal.

Becky, I have applied for disability and I have a court date coming up on July 20th, 2016. I first applied in October 2013. I had lost my job and I know I can't work. It's not that I can't do the work but I finally had to admit to myself that I am unreliable. That has been very hard for me to admit. How can I ask an employer to hire me when I can't guarantee that I will be there and be on time? Very depressing. I was denied disability when I first applied and have been out of work and waiting for a court date ever since. I will post how things go when I find out.

Thank you MarjorieFerguson

@A MyFibroTeam Member where you positive to any food allergies? If so after you made dietary changes did you see an improvement? Just curious.

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I have been tested for almost everything. What's wrong with me isn't in question. I just can't work anymore and can't afford the proper care to make me feel better. Insurance only covers so much and not all treatments. I just hate being a financial burden on my family, especially when I'm not contributing anything.