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Do you have any experiences with applying for disability with AS?

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spond568

07/19/2021 at 4:08 PM

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Hi, does anyone have any experience applying for disability with AS? Can anyone share about the process? I'm interested in hearing about any experiences because I'm thinking about going through it but I don't know if we're eligible with AS.

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07/20/2021 at 5:02 PM

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Hello @spond568‍, thank you for opening this discussion! I know that applying for disability can be a long and sometimes confusing process. Let me tag some other members who can possibly share with you!

Hi everyone, how are you doing? Do any of you have any experience in applying for disability when you have AS? Does AS make one eligible for SSI or disability aid? Can anyone share their experience in applying? Are there any helpful resources or anything we should know?
@Cdionne1089‍ @Avro560‍ @Kerryross‍ @Kanna3‍ @w2007sara‍ @Mi$helle‍ @MamaLisa1967‍ @Patriciadavis‍ @Justmichelle91466‍ @Jillybug‍ @Jodyolson69‍ @toniboroni123‍ @Wiederich‍ @DiannePunky‍ @bhoney4829‍ @Kaykayloveee‍

Feel free to share any experiences or advice here!

Take care,
Courtney

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CDKennedy

Edited on 05/22/2022 at 10:09 PM

I am in the severe range now at 74 yrs old. I have found thru trial and error and getting older with SA, I sleep on my back because I can hardly turn to my side now. I also take 10 mg Melatonin. I didn't know it came in 20 mg! (Thanks ladyslipper 67) What has really help with my back pain, when in bed, is a large memory foam wedge. The large end is under my knees and my legs go down to the small end. It doesn't move when I sleep but then again I am not turning over back and forth. This takes the pressure off my back. I hope this helps someone.

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