Sorry to read about this. Also wanting you to keep us updated.

Donna

Hey all. Still waiting on Aetna. We have faxed over 50 more pages including a clarification letter from the neuro stating they found nothing wrong and test were normal neurologically only. I sure hope it works. However, they have had all of the info since last Wednesday. I know my case is not the only one. However, as long as it has been hanging around, you'd figure they would want to get mine out of the way the quickest. That is what I would do. It is the most reasonably and logically thing. However, reasonably and logically do not exist in insurance companies vocab or standard practice. Same as common sense. Maybe if they would use a little of all the above, then insurance companies would look so bad. They might actually look like they care. Thanks all for the thoughts. I'll keep you updated.

Aargh, I'm sure this happens a lot! I think that making people jump through the hoops is part of their strategy!

((warbel))

I wouldn't doubt it. Its all about the bottom line and forget the people who need it.

hi i am new here and just read this thread. I only work p.t. due to disability from this stuff and can relate, am debating if should go for full disability at some point as even p.t. is getting harder....
what happened with aetna? i am familiar with them. I think they behave differently with different employers.

I would suggest getting family members to read up as much as they can about FM, it sure can't hurt. Also, there was a video that I showed my family. I think it was called "Fibromyalgia and You."

I would recommend trying to find the video. The local hospital had it hereand let me take it home.

I'll have to look into that. My hubby talk to a lady at his work who has it. It gave him some new insite. He has now been trying to listen a little more. One day at a time is all we can do.

I'm so sorry that you are having to wait for the money. I'm glad that you are working with an attorney......it's still a lengthy process for SSDI and to fight for disability payments. I found it gratifying just to know the lawyer believed me and thought I deserved disability. I was starting to feel like I was crazy.....how could WC and SSDI not "get it" that I am in pain all the time and miserable.

We all understand. Thanks for the inputs. I will keep you guys updated on the status.

Try looking up Myofascial Pain. It when your muscles swell and tighten up. It causes a lot of pain. Look at your body where you feel the pain and see if it looks different. I am going through this now. I thought that I had Fibromyalgia, but the doctor said it was Myofascial or (MPS) muscle pain syndrome. What you feel is real, and really painful. When I was working it hurt a lot, but I kept on going because I had to. Dont loose your job. Go to the doctor and get some type of pain medicine. Good Luck!