FMS TIMELINE
Based on FMS research that Fibromyalgia could be triggered
by a viral illness, accidents, and/or physical trauma
Winter 1976 Contracted mononucleosis
May, 1977 Sexually assaulted
February 1988 Car accident
July 1992 Broken Leg, surgery
Fall 1998 Diagnosed with clinical depression
January 1999 Separated from husband
January 2002 Injured back
February 2002 Pain in back so severe that I cannot work
March-May 2002 Took vacation, sick time, and FMLA due to continued pain while attempting to return to work on several occasions.
May 29, 2002 Last day of full time work, forced to resign from employer
June 2002 Applied for and approved for state aid (Massachusetts)
Sept 6, 2002 Applied for Social Security Disability and SSI
December 2002 Moved from Massachusetts to Oklahoma
January 2003 Saw Dr. Hill per SSA request
February 2003 Denied for Disability and SSI for the first time
April 2003 Denied for Disability and SSI for the second time; requested hearing before Administrative Law Judge
March 25, 2004 Informed of April 20, 2004 hearing with Administrative Law Judge
March 30, 2004 Consulted lawyer re: SSA hearing strategy and options
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In July of 2002, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (FMS), after literally years of unknown pain, fatigue, and other medical maladies. This blog is an attempt to document the progression of my FMS, and try to put out info that may help others similarly affected.
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