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A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Philadelphia Area, PA

This is a long story I applied for food stamps in July I got a proof for $350 on a 20th I had Jobs required didn't go because I was tired and I was having a flare up I should the lady that I applied for SSI that it is pending She told me that she doesn't feel like I am disabled so she still wants me to reply for jobs I asked my family doctor to write me a note stating that I have lupus and that I cannot work What does everybody else think about that?

September 29, 2018
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Medical documentation. Someone approving food stamps can't take one look at you and decide whether or not your disabled. That is B.S. Get medical documentation to provide your state while you wait for SSDI.

October 27, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have Lupus along with several other illnesses but I also work. I am limited to a few days/hours a week but I still do it. You have to keep moving so you don't become stiff and make things worse. Having Lupus doesn't stop your life. The note from the doctor just allows your job to be accommodating.

September 30, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member i got my SSDI but still haveing trouble with it all

October 28, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

Im self employed as a Realtor. So I try to work around myself which doesn't always work. Good luck:

October 17, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

No i dont they never told me it goes in stages its not just the lupus that i have problems with itsthe others on top of it

October 1, 2018

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