Seams:

Your doctor has nothing to do with your applying for Social Security Disability. That is what you are talking about right??

You go down and apply, fill out all paperwork (I believe you can even do this online). You will be given an appointment for a complete medical exam. You will be given an emg. When the guy giving you the emg sees how numb you are, then whatever he writes in the report, is what the deciding person will have to go on.

When Alan had his emg, the guy kept going "oh my god," Alan was approved in 6 months. So don't let any stupid doctor keep you from applying.

All they can do is say no, and you can appeal. I appealed twice and got it on the third try. But that was many years ago (for my arthritis).

I know they make it tougher today because so many baby boomers came down with various things. But if you are entitled to disability, then by all means apply for it.

Melody