Hello,
I was looking for any help I can get with a couple of questions. First off I was diagnosed with rsd after an injury at work 7+ months ago. I've been diagnosedby multiple docs, and now have rapidly progressd. Work comp has just informed me that I have to apply for social security within the next few weeks or lose my ttd checks. I've called and set up an appointment w/ ss(the only available date is in a little over a week)and they told me to bring in all my medical records. Not sure what all is needed. I've got to get all my records from my main w/c doctor,Physical therapist, and pain doc but on everything I've recieved so far from my main w/c doc there is no mention of the rsd on any of it even though it's been verbally dicussed and I'm being treated by a pain managment doctor for it. Do I need to discuss this with my doctor first? It just feels like I'm going into this appointment w/ ss empty-handed. I've also been dealing with insomnia,depression, and anxiety along with all the joys of rsd, but havent been referred to a psychologist yet or been put on any meds( except for lyrica and ambien) yet. I've dealt with disability in the past for a family member and know how much of a hassle they can make it w/ paperwork and documentation and hoops to jump through, and I'm worried I'm going in there empty handed and don't want to screw myself over or make it any harder to get approved in the long run. Thanks in advance for any help. Just got hit with this yesterday and now I'm all stressed, but its the weekend and can't get ahold of anyone for answers