... Fibromyalgia is not life-threatening and does not shorten life expectancy, although it can lead to a lower quality of life and disability. For many years, fibromyalgia was a controversial topic in the medical field. ...
... Fibromyalgia is not life-threatening and does not shorten life expectancy, although it can lead to a lower quality of life and disability. For many years, fibromyalgia was a controversial topic in the medical field. ...
... One woman went on disability after working 38 years as a nurse because "I was too ashamed to admit fibro was the reason for my condition.” Another, who lost her job because of fibro symptoms, wrote: “I don’t mention it to any [potential new] employer, that’s for sure.” ...
... One woman went on disability after working 38 years as a nurse because "I was too ashamed to admit fibro was the reason for my condition.” Another, who lost her job because of fibro symptoms, wrote: “I don’t mention it to any [potential new] employer, that’s for sure.” ...
... The pain and disability seen in fibromyalgia is typically worse than almost any other chronic pain condition," explained Dr. Daniel Clauw. He is a professor of anesthesiology, medicine/rheumatology and psychiatry at the University of Michigan." ...
... The pain and disability seen in fibromyalgia is typically worse than almost any other chronic pain condition," explained Dr. Daniel Clauw. He is a professor of anesthesiology, medicine/rheumatology and psychiatry at the University of Michigan." ...
... Then I apply for disability because I mean, would you hire me? I'm a mess. Only to be told I'm not sick enough. “We think you can hold down a full-time job.” Ugh. So all of this and more is how fibro has changed my life. ...
... Then I apply for disability because I mean, would you hire me? I'm a mess. Only to be told I'm not sick enough. “We think you can hold down a full-time job.” Ugh. So all of this and more is how fibro has changed my life. ...
... Luckily, I was able to get social security benefits with the help of a lawyer who is extremely knowledgeable about the legal pitfalls of being on disability. I get nowhere near the money I used to make, but it does help. ...
... Luckily, I was able to get social security benefits with the help of a lawyer who is extremely knowledgeable about the legal pitfalls of being on disability. I get nowhere near the money I used to make, but it does help. ...
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