Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Been away from website for awhile

I apologize for not responding. Been through alot lately. I did some research on IBS and found out that it is protected by the American Disabilities Act (ADA); so I started pursuing accommodations on my job of possibly working from home. I worked with an ADA coordinator with the Governor's Office in my State and put together my letter and gave it to HR. I then had to make an appointment with my gastro doctor as they wanted medical documentation of my IBS, etc. The day before I was to go to my doctor's appointment of which they knew I was going, I was let go from my job. This was last week. I have contacted a disability lawyer to see about possibly pursing Social Security disability as I stated in my earlier post, my IBS is getting worse despite the strict diet I follow. The lawyer suggested I go out on short-term disability first (TDI - in my State of RI) and then Social Security. Has anyone ever been granted Social Security Disability for IBS, acid reflux? I am 58 years old. Can anyone address this topic?

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