The attorney assured me she would get records that were more up to date. She did not do so. When asked if there was new information by the judge, she said no. Anyways, my diagnoses on paper are: Fibromyalgia (which I don't have), Cushing's Syndrome, Avascular Necrosis of both hips from steroids. Oh and glomolumerlonephritis something like that of the kidney. I don't know if I have that, but my last doctor put it down on their paperwork.2
So, the judge had an Endocrinologist on the phone to 'consult' her and had previously stated that he was only to help her understand the medical things, but that's NOT how it turned out. I have never seen him before! He knows nothing of me. Her questions were really skewed. She was looking for documentation that doesn't exist I mean COME ON I haven't had medical insurance since 2002! How the HELL am I supposed to have MRI's of the hips that are newer, xrays, all these tests do they THINK I'm made of money?3
The endocrinologist wasn't too bad. He said obvsiouly being given a dexamethasone suppression test for 4-8 weeks [I can no longer remember!!!] it had made my Cushing's so severe and most of my problems could be attributed to it. He couldn't at all understand how it happened but I told him- the doctor forgot about me and told me to keep taking the dex. I didn't know any better. Then the doctor left the hospital, and left me.4
He said according to my records my blood pressure was under control. Well it is NOW- I was hospitalized within the past year in CA and given emergency medicine to lower it as it was so out of control. How is THAT controlled? Oh but WAIT the records weren't there that documented this. Wow- what a neat thing to find out.5
My diabetes I should be on medicine for and I could go down on the steroids quicker, according to this doc who doesn't know me. Huh? I only GET diabetes when I go down or up! Otherwise, giving me meds would only screw with the sugars. I cannot take their ferking Glucophage it makes my IBS off the charts no way, no how I'd rather inject insulin. I do think some injections when tapering might help but HOW I ask can I do THAT without medical supervison? I can't. I'm not God!6
He said I could work sedentary work. Ack ack ack! I told him of my extreme swelling but heck I guess if someone is dumb enough to hire my sorry ass then they could also give me an expensive fully padded ottoman like I have under my desk. To limit swelling. Not to mention that I'd have to call in sick about 99% of the time. Sure, I'm an employers DREAM.7
But then he said I would have lifelong problems relating to the Cushing's and steroid use. He doesn't understand the kidney at all. The severe IBS is 'controlled' with Codeine even tho I told him nothing else works only codeine and I cannot take enough to control it really as it turns me into a zombie. Didn't listen.8
Said my hips when last tested were in stage I [thank GOD but that was 4 years ago!] and would likely progress as it usually does and I could expect lifelong operations. Like DUH, ya think?9
But the whole problem was... the judge thought I have REFUSED to go down because I was using steroids like an addict. She asked the endocrinologist if anyone would use them recreationally AH HA HA HA! Maybe she thought I was using anabolic steroids?
Yeah, I'm a jock all right. Sheeesh. 10The Endocrinologist said with a giggle, "No. Can't think of one person EVER wanting to take steroids."11
And my attorney? Basically, she said nothing. NOTHING. She hugged me at the end, and said she was sorry it didnt look good. Really? Ya think? I even spoke up for myself very respectfully and intelligently, but the bottom line is no one will listen to me; I'm only the patient.12
I didn't want their fliping money. I get a stipend until I'm 65 or no longer disabled from a private company. But NO ONE will insure me. I just wanted medical and dental. I need medical, I need dental. And I need a divorce. Erm nvm.13
Appeal? HA HA HA I had to laugh at my attorney. Not with her sorry ass. She's a nice lady folks but she doesn't get paid unless I win. And I'm quite sure I did not, but will find out formally within ninety days. The evidence was what they wanted. I have had no doctor in my corner for two years. I have had to doctor myself.14
All I can afford to buy are the main prescriptions I really need. Everything else... it just isn't going to happen.15
Ain't life grand? It's ok. I'll get thru this. I want to go down now but I don't want to get crazy in the head, or too exhuasted in the body before my sister comes down to visit me on 8/11. I'm looking forward to it.16
How does anyone get disability without records??? I guess I could try on my newly diagnosed bipolarism. [shrugs]17
Adding your comment:
it makes me feel not so alone ya know
this was without a lawyer too. i live in new york state and have for a year now. i lived in connecticut before here and i know their process for SSD is a bit different.
you a desperate case! But you did pic hunt for a while to get it, that has to count for something! You let the 
drip on its base???? You'll end up with a cracked pot!
[shakes head]... but seriously though, wish I could let you use my own medicare, the peeps on your case should be put to pasture! [mentally inserts fuming enraged emoticon here]
