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Positive vibes sent to all in need.
I need a little healing vibe myself today. I did something to my back on my right side, and it is hurting like mad today.
Healing vibes being sent.Positive vibes sent to all in need.
I need a little healing vibe myself today. I did something to my back on my right side, and it is hurting like mad today.
Sening healing vibes your way. May rest and relaxation have you on the mend quickly. Prayers being said for all Tet-Mates who are in need.Positive vibes sent to all in need.
I need a little healing vibe myself today. I did something to my back on my right side, and it is hurting like mad today.
Update on my mom:
Took her to a follow-up appointment with the orthopedic surgeon today. Been about a month since her accident. Good news, bad news. Bad news, the broken piece of bone isn't healing the way they would like and it's not laying flat like it was after last x-ray. Doctor thinks all this is because of her severe osteoporosis. Good news, he still doesn't think she will need surgery.
He also thinks she may be able to draw Disability income because of the advanced osteoporosis. Told her to get the paperwork from Social Services and he would sign it. That's a long, uphill battle, but at least there is hope. He wanted her to take another month off of work, but she told him she can't. I took care of everything financially that I could and thank God my half brother stepped up and paid her lot rent for February.
Thanks for all the prayers - they are appreciated very much.
It will likely take three tries to get approved for disability, so be prepared for a long haul. I went through this process with my mom, and was very frustrated that she kept getting denied, even with 5 years of doctors' testing and diagnoses behind her. An acquaintance who works for SS said it's SOP to deny twice, then seriously consider the case. You can short circuit that process by starting out with a disability lawyer behind you, but that can cost dearly (my uncle, and Desert Storm vet who also has MS went this route, and it was a quick but spendy process). Get every bit of medical history in line (diagnosed osteoporosis should help, especially if it's been a while) and whoever you can get to back up the initial doctor's diagnoses. They have to be willing to say that she truly cannot work. You can do this.
Some will take the back, some want payment aside from that. It's worth shopping around. When we started the process, I had no idea what was involved and was just too stubborn to give up. I'd still like to see her get SSI (non-taxable), but that's nearly impossible unless you fit a certain, narrow profile.(I agree, ma'am. Sometimes you can't afford NOT to get a disability lawyer. If it takes 2-3 years to qualify you lose all those benefits. With the lawyer it can happen as soon as three months and I think you get back benefits starting from when you applied and the lawyer will take the back pay as payment.)
((((pegasus216))))Positive vibes sent to all in need.
I need a little healing vibe myself today. I did something to my back on my right side, and it is hurting like mad today.
Great news! I hope things continue to improve for you daily. You will stay in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs to you!I haven't updated in a long time, but I'm doing much better physically than I was 3-4 months ago. Much much better. And a large part of that is because of all your kind words, messages, et cetera. Round 1 of treatments has been over for a couple of weeks now, and my hair is thickening again (never fully lost it because I kept a cold cap on my head -- yes, it actually worked!) and my spirits are much higher. For a long time I was pretty deep in depression, and was on various types of painkillers that were changed seemingly all the time, but never wanted to bring my bad gunky here on SKMB. But I was low. Luckily, I'm better. I'm lucky.
I'm not completely out of the woods, but I feel a million times better now than I did. Thanks again, all.
So glad you are feeling better my friend.. continuing prayers for you.. ~ AudraI haven't updated in a long time, but I'm doing much better physically than I was 3-4 months ago. Much much better. And a large part of that is because of all your kind words, messages, et cetera. Round 1 of treatments has been over for a couple of weeks now, and my hair is thickening again (never fully lost it because I kept a cold cap on my head -- yes, it actually worked!) and my spirits are much higher. For a long time I was pretty deep in depression, and was on various types of painkillers that were changed seemingly all the time, but never wanted to bring my bad gunky here on SKMB. But I was low. Luckily, I'm better. I'm lucky.
I'm not completely out of the woods, but I feel a million times better now than I did. Thanks again, all.
Prayers and hugs ~ AudraPositive vibes sent to all in need.
I need a little healing vibe myself today. I did something to my back on my right side, and it is hurting like mad today.
That's fantastic, Cody! I'm so pleased to hear you're feeling better.I haven't updated in a long time, but I'm doing much better physically than I was 3-4 months ago. Much much better. And a large part of that is because of all your kind words, messages, et cetera. Round 1 of treatments has been over for a couple of weeks now, and my hair is thickening again (never fully lost it because I kept a cold cap on my head -- yes, it actually worked!) and my spirits are much higher. For a long time I was pretty deep in depression, and was on various types of painkillers that were changed seemingly all the time, but never wanted to bring my bad gunky here on SKMB. But I was low. Luckily, I'm better. I'm lucky.
I'm not completely out of the woods, but I feel a million times better now than I did. Thanks again, all.
Great news, Cody-- Continued positive vibes!!I haven't updated in a long time, but I'm doing much better physically than I was 3-4 months ago. Much much better. And a large part of that is because of all your kind words, messages, et cetera. Round 1 of treatments has been over for a couple of weeks now, and my hair is thickening again (never fully lost it because I kept a cold cap on my head -- yes, it actually worked!) and my spirits are much higher. For a long time I was pretty deep in depression, and was on various types of painkillers that were changed seemingly all the time, but never wanted to bring my bad gunky here on SKMB. But I was low. Luckily, I'm better. I'm lucky.
I'm not completely out of the woods, but I feel a million times better now than I did. Thanks again, all.
So glad you made it through that round and are feeling better!!I haven't updated in a long time, but I'm doing much better physically than I was 3-4 months ago. Much much better. And a large part of that is because of all your kind words, messages, et cetera. Round 1 of treatments has been over for a couple of weeks now, and my hair is thickening again (never fully lost it because I kept a cold cap on my head -- yes, it actually worked!) and my spirits are much higher. For a long time I was pretty deep in depression, and was on various types of painkillers that were changed seemingly all the time, but never wanted to bring my bad gunky here on SKMB. But I was low. Luckily, I'm better. I'm lucky.
I'm not completely out of the woods, but I feel a million times better now than I did. Thanks again, all.
I haven't updated in a long time, but I'm doing much better physically than I was 3-4 months ago. Much much better. And a large part of that is because of all your kind words, messages, et cetera. Round 1 of treatments has been over for a couple of weeks now, and my hair is thickening again (never fully lost it because I kept a cold cap on my head -- yes, it actually worked!) and my spirits are much higher. For a long time I was pretty deep in depression, and was on various types of painkillers that were changed seemingly all the time, but never wanted to bring my bad gunky here on SKMB. But I was low. Luckily, I'm better. I'm lucky.
I'm not completely out of the woods, but I feel a million times better now than I did. Thanks again, all.