I totally agree on the job issue, I was 33 when I got dx, I was definitely healthier, when I was working. Nows its family & pets.

My cousin's cousin (on his dad's side) had MS AND worked for Social Security. He was a great help in giving me advice for filing. He told me to list ALL of my illnesses and symptoms, and to provide any documentation with my application. I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Migraine, Bells Palsy (from birth), tensynovitis, epichondylitis, clinical depression and anxiety. I also had a back and neck injury. These were cumulative conditions over my lifetime (I was 41 when I was diagnosed in 2021), and all of it had interfered at different times with my jobs, and I had completely retrained twice. I went back to University, and became a Registered Licensed Dietitian. Then, the MS diagnosis. I was 41 and DONE. I also listed my MS symptoms. Chronic migraine, cognitive issues, sensory hypersensitivities, extreme fatigue and ambulation limitations.
He also told me that most people with an MS diagnosis are approved for SS Disability on their first try. Godspeed! I hope it goes smoothly for you. 🤗 ❤️

Glad to hear that you’re having a good day!!!:)

I worked until they told me I couldn't and I was devastated because that was a part of me. They did help me get SSI so that was a positive. It's been since October 2019 that I've worked and since then I have seen therapist to deal with the depression it caused.