Stress will cause a psueo-exacerbation (symptoms will go away when trigger is removed), but is not proven to cause a real attack. Ignored infection is known to cause attacks though, at least for some of us.

You definitely need your neuro/specialist on board when applying for disability of any kind. The main consideration is whether you can do your job, or if accommodations can be made so that you can work in another position (or even company). My company accommodated me by letting me work flex-time from home for two years, but when it got to the point I couldn't do that any more either, disability was the ONLY option left.

A person has to be dependable to be employable. If you can't handle stress, are too fatigued to think clearly, are having attacks that inconvience your employer too much, etc. then you have good reason to not try to continue working.

I think things are easier to prove in Canada (where I am), but I have heard that Americans should hire an attorney to try to get SSDI. If you talk to one, he may be able to give you tips on LTD too. I found the MS Society here a great resource for helping with the paperwork.

Cherie