is this normal

[Kentuckygal]

i sign up for ss and ssi got papers to do pain and dailt activitiey questionaire it is from a disability examiner I thought they would send me to a dr or ask for more proff before it went to examiner just wondering how it uselly goes

[Kentuckygal]

these papers were mail out to me just 3 days after i sign up

[tony47]

Hi KG i signed up like 3 weeks ago and have not recieved anything so far. That could be a good sign for you it might mean they are already working on your case.

Kentuckygal Wrote:i sign up for ss and ssi got papers to do pain and dailt activitiey questionaire it is from a disability examiner I thought they would send me to a dr or ask for more proff before it went to examiner just wondering how it uselly goes

[Pooh]

yeppers I got the same papers Kentuckygal. I think they are sent out by some disability determination offices rather quickly. Take your time and list your daily activities and what you have problems doing. Think about your worst case day when it comes to pain. Sometimes that is hard to do when your on meds to control your pain levels to keep them down - but don't stop your meds just to find out either.

Your best bet is just try to think about things you can do and can no longer do because of the pain. I.e. have trouble brushing your hair on days your arms hurt, (this is one of mine - now jayne knows why I wear a braid in my hair .... lol) Trouble sleeping - don't forget to mention your sleeping habits currently - so if you sleep a couple of hours here and there make note of it. If you need help with getting groceries in the house, or help with other things make note of it. Don't be afraid to say that the kids do this or that to help you out.

[Kentuckygal]

thanks guys so pooh this could be a good thing or a bad thing right push me up or push me out i did list every thing that has changed and i listed the way i found to fix them like lettin someone else do it or if a can get it done how i do it diffrently now we wait and see

[Lilly]

This is a great site.....check it out before you fill out your forms.
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/
Lilly

[jayne]

I got mine about a week after signing up...I faxed em back and talked with my worker...I let her know It was had to fill out as some days I could stand and fix a sandwich and some days a meal and never knew which...and some I just curl up in bed and try to not move... today is my Rent a doc appt for SSDI....I have my letter ready and my medical records ready but I dont have alot of faith in a doc who only docs on saterdays for SS dept

[Kentuckygal]

jayne is this a dr ss is sending u to

[jayne]

yes and I am back....He seemed very nice and after moving my neck and causing a migrain he was very gentle for the rest of the exam......

[Kentuckygal]

sorry it cause you pain hope he found enife info to help your case i go next week for an appm for anther rating to a w/c dr trip will be over 300 miles to get there bad part is thats it there dr and u know it will not be to help mereally not looking forward to that trip but will be glad when it is over