More than just a Migraine

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   steelmagnolia

   January 11, 2014

   <p>I have always felt that Migraines should be considered a disability and people who suffer from them should be able to get more help. Unfortunately it is like any other illness that has been used as a possible way to get disability.....it could also be used by those unscrupulous people that just plain don't want to work. Migraines aren't quite as easy to fake as some other problems such as back problems or mental illness to get disability, because of the absolute visual appearance of the sufferer, but I am sure there would be someone who could pull it off. Migraines are also sometimes a symptom of a more serious illness such as Lupus...which I have...or MS. I wish you well.</p>

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   denisewhitehead

   January 14, 2014

   <p>I have had them for 30 plus years. About 5 years ago I wasfinally approved for disability. That does not make it any easier though. Its still a pain to find a Neurologist that will accept your <a href='http://insurance.And' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>insurance.And</a> now you have to even get a referral from your primary physician. But it is a step in the right direction. Please apply and if denied, DO NOT ACCEPT THAT. Get a ssi attorney and file again. I wish you luck. I feel your pain and frustration as I have a monster migraine this very minute. An 8 on the 1-10 scale.</p>

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   missmary

   January 20, 2014

   <p>Migraines are considered a disability by Social Security Disability. I was fortunate to have worked for a company that offered Long Term Disability, which I always purchased at about $12 per month. Once I was on disability, the insurance provider required me to apply for SSDI. I was approved on my first submission of my documentation. I truly believe that the documentation you provide is key--include everything that your migraines impact. My husbands required response made me cry, as there where impacts to both of us that I hadn't realized. Also, find a pain management or headache doc, they are up on the latest information and not as general as a neurologist. I have both a neurologist &amp; pain management doc.</p>

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   Katie M. Golden Moderator

   January 21, 2014

   <p>Jojo, <br> Having to worry about money while being extremely sick is extremely stressful. There are days you can barely do the laundry, let alone fill out all the paperwork to apply for disability. But in the end, it could help you tremendously. I am in the process of applying myself, so I don't yet have any words of advice. I do know that the more proof, doctor's notes, and other documentation you have when you submit the application, the better your chances are. Below are 3 great articles about the process that might help you get started. Good luck! <br> -Katie <br> <br> <a href='http://migraine.com/blog/social-security-disability-insurance-benefits-the-basics/' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>http://migraine.com/blog/social-security-disability-insurance-benefits-the-basics/</a> <br> <br> <a href='http://migraine.com/blog/common-myths-about-applying-for-social-security-disability-benefits/' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>http://migraine.com/blog/common-myths-about-applying-for-social-security-disability-benefits/</a> <br> <br> <a href='http://migraine.com/migraine-basics/social-security-disability-insurance-benefits/' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>http://migraine.com/migraine-basics/social-security-disability-insurance-benefits/</a></p>

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