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Pushed to the edge, still fighting back
Oct 10^th, 2009 at 12:27pm

Haven’t been around for ages, a lot has happened. In short I’ve been pushed to the edge and then magically released from this nightmare’s grip.

Following several years of near complete CH induced physical/mental exhaustion this nightmare mysteriously released some of its grip on my life. I’m down to several attacks a week, my Neurologist thinks it’s still too many, but to me its heaven. I am somewhat normal again.

I’ve been back to work for over a year now, however, I still managed to win my SSD case yesterday. Wasn’t pursuing benefits, just seeking formal recognition of how disabling the chronic form of this disorder can become. Finally after years of fighting a Federal Judge ruled favorably. My journal, combined with complete/thorough documentation from my Neurologist were essential. The Judge never even asked the government’s medical expert to comment or testify.

Hopefully if/when? my condition returns to the level of control it had achieved, I have a reasonable chance of obtaining benefits I’ve paid for – for over 30 years!

Hope this post finds seasoned board members well and good and gives some level of hope to new folks just starting to square off with this nightmare.

Best Wishes,

Burnt-Toast

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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Pushed to the edge, still fighting back Reply #1 - Oct 10^th, 2009 at 1:18pm That's awesome news on BOTH fronts, hope he's finished beating on you soon. Keep fighting back...it's just what we do. Joe
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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: Pushed to the edge, still fighting back Reply #2 - Oct 10^th, 2009 at 1:25pm Once the judge has ruled in your favor it's a done deal. You will get one years back payment plus the current months payment. Potter
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Callico CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Author of "Stranded at Romson's Lodge Posts: 4916 Aurora IL Gender:	Re: Pushed to the edge, still fighting back Reply #3 - Oct 10^th, 2009 at 2:14pm Great news! Glad to see you back again. Haven't seen you in to long. Jerry
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Weatherman CH.com Veteran Offline Beat the Beast! Posts: 159 Charlotte, NC Gender:	Re: Pushed to the edge, still fighting back Reply #4 - Oct 10^th, 2009 at 5:34pm I don't know you but that sounds like quite the inspiring fight you've had, both with the system and the beast. Looks like you're winning on both fronts. Congrats! Keep it up!
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burnt-toast CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Posts: 1751 economy\|USA\|PA Gender:	Re: Pushed to the edge, still fighting back Reply #5 - Oct 12^th, 2009 at 5:51am Thanks all, Its good to be moving forward again. My only hope is that this lasts for a while this time. burnt-toast (Tom)
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Kevin_M CH.com Sponsor Offline withered branches grow green again. Posts: 8754 Michigan, USA Gender:	Re: Pushed to the edge, still fighting back Reply #6 - Oct 12^th, 2009 at 7:59am Good to hear from you, Tom. Quote: ... moving forward again. Pushed to extremes, you've held your ground a long while. The smoke rising, kudos, Thomas burnt "Stonewall" toast. Quote: ...to me its heaven. I am somewhat normal again.
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burnt-toast CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Posts: 1751 economy\|USA\|PA Gender:	Re: Pushed to the edge, still fighting back Reply #7 - Oct 13^th, 2009 at 5:46pm Hey Kevin, Good to hear from you too. I appreciate the "Stonewall" reference but honestly after a while I felt more like burnt-"Mush"-toast. I really got my back-side kicked the last go-round. burnt-toast (Tom)
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Joni CH.com Old Timer Offline Knowledge is Power Posts: 476 Gender:	Re: Pushed to the edge, still fighting back Reply #8 - Oct 13^th, 2009 at 6:11pm Good for you (and us)!!! Thanks! Joni
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Re: Pushed to the edge, still fighting back
Reply #9 - Oct 13^th, 2009 at 7:53pm

Wonderful on both counts. It must have been a battle as I was looking up SSD in regards to chronic clusters. Not many in the social security realm recognize it as a disability. Wouldn't you just love to have them experience even one of these damn things just to see how painful and dibilitating they are? I've often wondered what if I can't continue my job? What the hell am I going to do? So maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel and this time it's not a train.
GOOD FOR YOU!

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