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Congrats - maybe they are starting to pay more attention. Bet that helps you feel more relaxed!
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Keebler
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- I've written notes to the SSA asking them to get involved and help bring about access to diagnosis and treatment for tick-borne infections.
Preventing prolonged illness and debility would be the preferred way to go.
I doubt they would do that, yet maybe someone, somewhere in their offices, saw my note, eh? -
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GretaM
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Yay! That's great! Let's hope the word is getting out!
Keebler, we can hope they saw your note. I feel that the more we talk about it and help open dialogue, the more chance the world has at finally seeing TBI as a legitimate and very disabling disease.
I am trying to plant the seeds of tick borne illnesses amongst my coworkers. I put pictures of ticks up on the bulletin boards with instructions on how to remove ticks and what kind of insect repellant to wear.
So far my company sent out a bulletin on being tick aware and that the lower mainland is ideal for the lyme bacteria. Unfortunately, they used the data from the BC CDC...BUT it is a step in the right direction.
We have to keep trying and fighting for what's right.
I am SO glad your disability was finally approved! Good for you for persevering!
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Congrats!
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Rivendell
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I know that is a huge load off of your shoulders.
Now you can concentrate on getting well.
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lululymemom
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Congratulations! I know how hard it is to get approved. I have to point out that in the US SSDI is probably double what we get in Canada. So.. good for you!!
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