Dose anyone else feel like neuropathy is taking over their life?

I contacted an attorney because it seemed everyone believed everyone is denied unless they hire one. The nice older attorney said “Honey, you need to apply for it first, it’s free to do that. If you have a disability, there’s no problem getting it on your own. If they reject your claim, then call me, and I’ll see if I can help you. I don’t want to take money from you that’s rightfully yours!” I was surprised he didn’t want to take my money up front! I applied and got it approved with no issues, I gave Social Security permission to get medical records themselves, and that helped me do less paperwork. I realize there no doubt have been people who have abused the program which has made the application process more intimidating, but if your illness qualifies, please don’t feel like you shouldn’t apply. The amount of disability is so tiny compared to what we earning when we were able to work, but it helps us with our lost income.

Thank you for that encouragement. The good thing for me on the attorney front. My brother is an attorney and he is looking into it. I imagine I will get that same type answer. I may look for other type assistance with this, but that sounds promising. My doctor had told me this wouldn't in itself qualify. That has me pretty worried but I'll see. I am only 56 so I don't want to have to but I wouldn't hire me. 🙁

Man I am sorry to hear that! Yeah I get an occasional odd issue where I just cannot eat. Feel all bloated. I seem to work normally but really uncomfortable. Actually spent money going to an ER once. I have really crazy heart rate at times too, but I am thinking that is due to anxiety.
I may or may not go to Mayo. I don't think I can afford it. I am not sure I will find anything that helps much more either. Well good luck and I hope you get another good wind for a long time. 😉

Yes, this is all good advice. The timeframe between my first meeting with an attorney and finally applying for disability was about 2 1/2 years. I was lucky to have good union benefits to bide me time until I did have to apply. Nonetheless check your resources that may be available to you, your HR dept, disability attorney, dept of social security. They all will give you the steps & info to receive your benefits if your entitled to them. julbpat is right I used an attorney thinking there would be denials & appeals in a long process, but I was approved in about a month. Bottom line it's hard to do certain jobs when health issues rob you of so much

They said I don't have Thyroid issues or RA. Of course they kept trying to get me to keep going to the RA doc. They kept telling me it could develop. Meanwhile charging me money. I have low Vit. D all of the time and that's about it. I also tend to sit in pre-diabetic area in blood sugar. We eat pretty well, but I cannot excersize so I cannot seem to get below 6.1 A1C. That could be the cause they say, that and if not medicated, My Tryglicerides are through the roof. Once medicated, All in good range.

I am so sorry you feel so unwell with the neuropathy. I know this illness can make one feel so discouraged and helpless about every thing in life. I know, because I feel the same as you many times. I have neuropathy in both my hands and feet and while I am lucky not to have the pain the numbness and tingling in them is so disturbing. My feet are both dropped and with the neuropathy in them I am unable to stand or walk by myself now. I became a handicapped person overnight due to chemo.
I lost my independence and selling my car was a sad day for me. Three years later I am still dealing with the after effects of this illness. I have come to the conclusion that
nothing can cure this thing and the best we can do is to take it one day at a time and be grateful for family and friends who love and understand us. I am seventy five years old this month and nerves can take a long time to heal so time is not on my side. So just know, there are a lot of us out here who feel just like you do. In writing this, I hope it makes you you realize you are definitely not alone with all your feelings and difficulties with life.
Hang in there and write a note in this forum when you are feeling down. So many others will share their stories with you to make you feel better. Hugs
Tessie63

This is war. I am a warrior. I must fight now. Playtime is over. I must steel myself to do battle with neuropathy. I may not win the physical war with it, but I can do my best to achieve victory in the psychological war. I will not roll over and die. I will not go quietly into that Good Night. This thing might be bigger and stronger than me, but by God I'll get a few licks in, somehow. Researching.

This is war. I am a warrior. I must fight now. Playtime is over. I must steel myself to do battle with neuropathy. I may not win the physical war with it, but I can do my best to achieve victory in the psychological war. I will not roll over and die. I will not go quietly into that Good Night. This thing might be bigger and stronger than me, but by God I'll get a few licks in, somehow. Researching.