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06/20/09
03:38 PM
"How hard is it to qualify for S.S. Disability with type 1, gastroperesis, fecal incontinence, retinopathy, severe neuropathy & severe carpal tunnel?"
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mrsdebis
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I am 51 yrs. old, was diagnosed @ age 19. Have always worked
but have had to miss alot the past 9 months. Just had a total
hysterectomy 2 weeks ago. Am having surgery on my right hand
in 2 weeks due to the carpal tunnel being so severe. My biggest problem is the gastroperesis, constant diarreah, & fecal incontinance. I am not even aware of when I have a bowel movement because I have no sensation around my rectum anymore. This has made working very uncomfortable for me.
I have had very bad control of my blood sugars with all of these
digestive problems going on. I am also insulin resistant.
Expert Answers (1)
06/27/09
06:40 PM
Hello MrsDebis; Qualifing for SSI and disabilities if quite an involved process and requires a great deal of documentation. (I'm not an expert in this), however, I can direct you to some areas that may be able to assist. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title 1 is the civil right law the protects the employment right of people with diabetes who are considered disabled. You are disabled if diabetes greatly limits one or more of your major life activities, including seight, hearing, walk, manual tasks, learning or caring for yourself and working. There are special provisions regarding what type of employer you may have. I would encourage you to seek out legal support. You may eventually file charges witth the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a part of the US government. To contact your social Security offices on weekdays, 1-800-772-1213, for additional information.
Meanwhile, I'm a stickler for tight control to stall OFF any more complications, and worsening of current. Blood glucose, A1C<7%,2 hrs after a meal, <140mg/dl, blood pressure<130/80, LDL<100mg/dl, HDL>50 for women. TG's<150mg/dl. Be your best and good luck!!! Regards; Sue for YOU!!!
Answered By:
Susan Throop
Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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