Hi
Sorry to hear about all the trouble. I have RA, OA, Systematic lupus, degenerative joint disease, and Asthma. I was turned down by Social Security twice. It took almost two and a half years to get approved. I know what you are going through but lucky for me I was able to get on my husband insurance but the cost for drugs through his employer is very costly. I have a 17 year old and a 7 year old. People are not sympathetic to this disease because everything is not visable. They kind of think you are just lazy and it is furstrating. My husband just returned fro Afghanistan in May and it was hard getting people to help even on bad days. This disease will have you up one minute and back down with the blinkof an eye. It affects my knees so bad that most days I hate to walk. Ask your doctor for all the samples that he has and explain your situation to him. There are alot of companies that offer samples and help through the internet.
Aug 20, 2008
Trying for social security by: Anonymous
Hello - I am sorry to hear about all the trouble you are having. I have RA and Lupus and diabetes myself. I am 41 with a 12 year old. Divorced because of my diseases. Anyway, I applied for social security and then appealed the denial and got it. It is not much but I do get medical coverage. Also when I did not have medical coverage I went to the ambulatory clinic in my town hospital and got free care, free testing and they told me where to go for low cost medications. Also as someone else wrote you can apply for medications through the companies that provide them. It does take time to complete the paperwork but then they do help , I did it. I do have medical now and live on disability.
Good luck to you. Hope this helps.
Jun 29, 2008
Check thew drug companies by: Janet Weber
I believe that US drug companies will provide medications free of cost for someone in your situation. You can talk with your doctor about this program. Check with social services in your area for medical programs that would meet your needs.
