Disability

Hello. Has anyone been so disabled with AF for a long time, that you applided for Disability?

I do know there is a medical code for Adrenal Insufficiency, and with info. provided from the doctor treating the AF ( which is a D.O. and naturopth ) I know the SSI board will only consider maybe a D.O. but I even wonder about this, as the SSI board can send one to a specialist, probably an endrocrinologist, at which I do not want to be under there care, as they don't believe in partial Addisons and also saliva testing, etc.

I really have not thought about this, as my husband does work. I used to do secretarial work for 28 years. But, the past 4 years, my AF has been so severe, that I can not commit to working outside the home, as I will feel only somewhat better for a period of time, than other days, I can barely walk and am light headed, memory impairment....get the picture.

I was just wanting to know if anyone here has tried for disability or if i should even try? WOuld sure love to hear from some of you on this matter.

I really thought I'd be better after the first year, as I did see 30% improvement, thinking I was on the road to recovery till 3 major trauma stressors set me back even further, indicating my adrenal reserves were still very low.
I don't want to apply for disability, but, it sure would help us from scrimping to get by each month. I guess am thinking too, if anything should ever happen to my husband, I'd need that income in the future.

Paulette