I got the kreativ* blogger award...In fact, any personal writings about chronic illness, chronic pain, and/or disability quite often benefit those who stumble across them, those who may've... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Accommodation for Migraines...Presently, she is considered disabled and covered under section 504 of the disability act of 1973....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Returning to work...I have been on disability for chronic migraines and headaches for some time. I know I will never be able to do the work I was doing before....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Talking with My Attorney - Stigma of Migraine...The entire process has been a stressor but we are coming up on the most stressful point of my disability journey and that’s being shuffled into a small... By 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine Frequency Increasing with Age...As I am sure I don't need to tell you, an untreated migraine is a substantial disability.... By migraine1231 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
My 4 Most Hated Words...."I Have A Migraine"...My every last hope is hanging on disability being approved.... By s3casey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Misunderstandings Effect Living Situation...I'd like to apply for disability but I have no idea how to get all of my medical records. I'm hitting a wall. Thanks for reading.... By parmes1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What Is the MIDAS Test?...The MIDAS test stands for the Migraine Disability Assessment.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Migraines and work...Migraine in FamiliesMigraine Statistics Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits: The Basics (Note: taken from a 1996 U.K. study) Another study... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Migraine life...I am on disability because my migraines are so severe.... By duckiegirl471 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Stop making excuses!...And....why do we sometimes feel guilty about explaining the decisions we make because of this invisible disability?... By xukv7q1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
It's nice to know I'm alone...I sadly now all your pain but it's nice to know I'm not alone in this world of pain and disability .... By miloman1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Migraine and Work...I also applied for disability, & due to all the meticulous documentation through my physician's office, for many years, I got that with no difficulty.... By savta451 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Jenney's story...I have applied for disability, but I am doubtful I will win, at least at first.... By jenney1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Feeling Scared...They suggested I see if my Dr. will put me on Short Term Disability while I figure this out.... By jodim1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Hi My Name Is Laurie and I Am a 45 + Year Migraineur . . . ...Am I going to have to go on disability?... By lauriecallihan5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Five Questions With a Neurologist and Migraine Expert...considered a chronic disease, a combination of lifestyle changes, along with medications, can significantly reduce migraine frequency, severity, and disability... By Karen Berger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
'Head Pain' 45+ years 24/7...I utilized FMLA updated monthly as per employment rules by my neurosurgeon at the time until finally applying for permanent disability approved immediately...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Virginia's story...Last April my doctors told me no more working, so I applied for disability benefits. I am still waiting. ... By daisygin1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Getting into College with Chronic Migraines...We are not "using a disability as a justification to circumvent policy." People are more important than policies.... By homeschooled13 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments