So begins my long wait for an SSI hearing.

[Akoto]

I am suffering from chronic, debilitating pelvic pain. 24 year old male, unable to sit, reliant upon my bed and hot baths. Social Security has insisted (on filing and appeal) that I can return to my previous job as a customer service rep. Yeah, right.

My lawyer thinks I have a good shot at the trial, but says it'll be 6 months to 1 year before that happens. We can do nothing but wait at this time. Between getting SSI and the constant pain, I am really frustrated. Sucks to deal with this at my age, though I try to remind myself that there are younger people handling worse problems.

Just needed to vent. x(

[Bossy Monkey]

1. Sorry to hear it. Good luck, and hope something changes for the better for you soon.

I'd suggest calling the newspapers; 6 months to a year to wait when you can't sit is outrageous. Regardless, again, good luck.

(Edit: good for god:))

[Systematic Chaos]

2. My thoughts will be with you for a quick resolution on this.

I'm 40 and suffering from a myriad of problems related to everything from my weight to my genetics to my choice of previous jobs. I was so afraid of having to go through a nightmare that my wife almost had to threaten to kick my ass to get me to even apply. Please don't ask me how I got so lucky, but I was approved after less than 4 months.

There is just NO WAY you should have even been turned down based on what you are describing. The pain I have in my shoulder and neck now is such that I can only spend time at the computer in short spurts because otherwise I end up having pain and numbness all over. So if it's hard for you even to sit I can only imagine how hard it must be for you to come here and post.

I hope your lawyer is right, and that you'll have your benefits sooner than you think. Please continue to hang in there! :hug:

[Akoto]

3. Hi ...

I actually had to give up the desktop PC (which I built and loved!) in favor of a laptop I can use in bed. That's how I post here, and it's also how I stay sane most of the time. :P

The bad thing for me is that my situation is neuromuscular, related to chronic spasm in the pelvic floor. It's not the kind of thing that shows up on a MRI; only a physical therapist with pelvic floor experience can really detect the problem. Social Security has a certain list of problems which, if you have one, you are automatically approved for disability benefits. I don't fall under that list, unfortunately, as I have a fairly unusual condition.

The sort of bright side is that I'm not alone. It's six months to a year because so many other people are in my shoes. My lawyer says that most people who get benefits, if they're going to, will get them in a meeting with the judge.