Have you ever heard of FIbromyalgia? Don’t feel bad if you haven’t- many haven’t and it probably is under-diagnosed. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that can be treated in multiple ways. Take a look to learn more!

Today I’m sharing some of the weird symptoms I’ve experienced as someone who lives with fibromyalgia, Lyme and intracranial hypertension.

Social Security Disability Claims Based on Fibromyalgia:

If Fibromyalgia prevents you from working, you may be entitled to Social Security Benefits. However winning disability under the SSA disability program can be difficult.

The SSA blue book which is the SSA reference manual containing the approval of medical listings of specific impairments does not even include Fibromyalgia. Since there is no medical listing, the Social Security Examiner will attempt to equate your disability with an existing medical listing.

They will also consider and give value to accompanying impairments that may be involved, such as: Osteoarthritis

Degenerative Disk Disease

Lupus

Living with Fibromyalgia can be very difficult, so today we’re discussing our top 7 LIFE HACKS for Fibromyalgia. These may be some things that you already do in your day to day life, but if not, we recommend you try to implement them as soon as possible. It may make living with Fibromyalgia that little bit more manageable for you.