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Hi Lummibeader, I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan,and
I live on a peninsula of the UP which sticks out into Lake
Superior which gives us tons of lake effect snow in the winter
which makes us the snow capital of the US. On average we get
250 inches of snow per winter. I have lots of fun shovelling.
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Did you have a federal government job? I saw one post
a while back by a woman who was an Air Force mechanic
and she said that she got full disability when she had
to get discharged because of the IBS. I just figured it
was because she was an Air Force mechanic, i.e. a federal
job, or maybe just the military services only grant disa-
bility for IBS. If anyone can get it from Social Security,
it would be nice to know. I have seen several posts where
people have had to quit their jobs, the latest being Mich-
elle from Mississippi, I'm sure she would like to know if
she can collect disability. Thanks for bringing it up!
-Bob
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I do have a slight delayed gastric emptying. The doctor says it's not enough to effect me that much and more likely do to my low weight. But you guys know what I think about my doc!
I also have gallbladder dyskinisia, which again, the doctor does not believe is causing my constipation and pain.
There is no diet recommendations from him for either of these conditions. Just to gain weight. Well, it's hard to gain weight when I hurt and know that food will cause more pain.
I don't know. He said to exercise and to take Citrucel. I didn't mention this diet because "anything on the internet is bogus" in his thoughts! He thinks people who need to turn to an on line support group are obsessed with their health and that keeps them sick. His words, not mine! That's important to emphasize!
I shouldn't have posted such a downer post. Sorry.
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He told me to stay off of the internet and eat steak, eggs and potatoes and forget about the pain!! He doesn't think food triggers IBS at all!!!
That's funny! He would be seriously ill with me if he knew I was on this board everyday!
Michelle
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I just had to quit my job, too, but I'm Michelle from Georgia!! hehehehe.....I need some income!!
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Hello everyone,
In response to Bob K. regarding disability for IBS, I wanted to let others know that you need to contact your local social security office. You work and pay out stuff like taxes and social security, so that if you become disabled or when you retire you will still have money coming in. All I did was go online and request information on the disability paperwork, the social security office then contacted me to help with the paperwork. Of course you can print out the application and fill it out and take it to the office, fax it, or even mail it. Then you just do what they tell you and fill out everything.
So if you are in the USA and you can not work, or afford to not work, then apply for the disability and take control. I know that you will hear stories about those who did not get disability but each case is considered on a case by case basis. Hopefully, this will be helpful for all involved.
Oh and by the way, Bob K. I used to live in Columbus Ohio and have been to your area. That lake effect snow is outrageous. Also, yes I am a military female veteran and the VA only gives you a 30% rating for IBS. But if you are not able to work, then you need to check out options like disability.
Lummibeader
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I'm sorry this has nothing to do with the diet.......but in response to your post, just really quick, I'm a Navy veteran and I was discharged at 10% disability for things that eventually caused my IBS, one month after I was discharged. Should I contact my VA office and let them know this?? Maybe I could get the 30%.......
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
You can go the VA and tell them and then go to all the appointments and get everything put in your record. File a claim and you are on your way.
When I first went to the VA, I was very ill. I was also frustrated and depressed and so I told them "I want my life back, this is not it!" They immediately set me up with an appointment with a shrink. Little did I know but I also have PTSD, from being sexually assaulted in the military.
I hope that this information is helpful.
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Okay Amanda, thanks.
I will try and get it as soon as I can. Is it available in the bookstore called 'Chapters?' I don't know if that's a national store or not though..
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