Hi Mary, if you think that you are not going to be able to work for the next year you should definitely apply for SSDI as soon as possible. The longer you wait the less you get as that time period of 0 wages is averaged in. Plus you protect your disability start date. If you wait too long you might not have enough work credits, though it sounds like you definitely do right now. It doesnt matter how you look. It matters what emg/ncs's show etc. The medical evidence is what is important and how what you have limits your ability to work.....cant stand or walk long, get tired easily, depressed, cant concentrate etc.

No one really knows where their PN is going. Some keep progressing, some reach a plateau and stay there, a few even get better, some who post here have. YOu sound like you are ready and determined to find out what is the cause of your medical problems which is good. one step at a time. Take Care.