Disabililty Social Security for Workers with Fibromyalgia
By Arya
@yoalldudes (35040)
Philippines
October 21, 2018 10:08am CST
Awareness has been raised for Gender Equality, Mental Health Awareness and many others. Will there come a time that attention be given to workers suffering from fibromyalgia - mild or extreme cases.
Tonight, I am suffering from severe backpain and disorientation. I know I will miss work again tomorrow. I cannot be caught in an important transaction or meeting and mess it all up. It's too risky.
I wish I can find a more flexible job suitable for someone with this syndrome. I had better days, of course and therapy makes me live an almost pain free life. But I am sensitive to my surroundings, I am emotionally fragile.
I try to help myself. But an outside aid would be of great value to me.
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@arunima25 (85276)
• Bangalore, India
21 Oct 18
I agree and there are many more that need to be considered like endometriosis and ankiospondilytis. These conditions also affect productivity and efficiency of a person.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
22 Oct 18
I'm really sorry for people who have these. Even for a normal person, work can be stressful. How much more for those with health conditions.
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@arunima25 (85276)
• Bangalore, India
22 Oct 18
@yoalldudes Very true. I am suffering from endometriosis for last few years. This year I am off work and taken a break. I have constricted myself to work twice a month. Since I have financial support I could afford to do so. Otherwise it is a big challenge to work with such pain and you feel so low.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
22 Oct 18
@arunima25 Is there a cure for that illness?
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@Michellekidwell (29260)
• Sonora, California
22 Oct 18
I suffer severe back and neck pain so iknkw how debilitating it can be, I'll be praying for you!
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
22 Oct 18
Thank you. I had my massage therapy today. IT helps a lot becasue the practitioner knows of healing points. I hope you do get better. What treatment do you undergo?
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@Michellekidwell (29260)
• Sonora, California
22 Oct 18
@yoalldudes exercise and Aleeve, there's really not much else that can be done!
@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
22 Oct 18
I do not have any idea what the disease is all about. But by describing yourself I can imagine how painful it would be if you have it. I think our government should start having some concession in considering this seems to becoming a trend to our society already. I have been hearing this word around but so far I haven't met one with the disease.
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@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
22 Oct 18
@yoalldudes Since there is no legal recognition for it to be considered as disability then it would be at the employers discretion to implement such in their workplaces. I really think a legislation would be needed so that everyone will treat to everybody equally.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
22 Oct 18
You have heard about it? That is a good sign.I would appreciate any help from my employer, either time flexibility, even just understanding from fellow coworkers is a great help.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
22 Oct 18
No one knows about fibromyalgia in my workplace. Even doctors dismiss it as just some muscle pain.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
22 Oct 18
Fibromyalgia is not considered for disability here in our country, I believe.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
21 Oct 18
With fibro you have to keep moving no matter what or it gets worst.
I ask many people what would they do if the SSD was discontinued? Its not much money each month anyways and I know no one that can live off of that small check.
You stay strong and work through this, keep your job!
I did not know your country has a SSD program.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
22 Oct 18
It has been raining for three days and I cant go walking. I might have some therapy today.
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