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My best advice for you is to get your hands on anything and everything you've got from doctors. You have probably signed forms from soc. sec. giving them permission to collect from them, but I highly suggest getting them for yourself, and give a copy to your lawyer as well. They usually send a questionaire to your physicians, I also suggest that you ask your doctors to fill out the forms with you present. There are so many symptoms that we all have that sometimes our doctors don't know how to answer the questions, so in order for them to choose the right ones, it's easiest if you are there, and can actually show them how you are feeling. You may get to a point where you feel like you're giving them too much, but I truly feel that if you have to give them stacks of paper to prove how this has debilitated you, and diminished your quality of life, then give them everything! I know my lawyer has about a 4-5 inch folder for all the info I got him, but I was approved at my trial, so I'm sure glad i was proactive in the process. If they don't ask, you really need to do the work yourself. I cannot stress enough that you need take this stuff into your hands, so please don't wait on them, I think it will only hurt you. Take Care, don't hesitate to ask more questions. I just wanted to let you know that I had a really tough time with the whole ordeal, and quite honestly still do, even though I've had it for 3 years and only used it for about one total. But while I was going through the process I used to get calls for interviews, these people truly made me feel that because I could shower and keep myself clean, that I could live in an apartment, perform fairly mundane day to day tasks--getting the mail, driving, etc. and even have a boyfriend that I didn't deserve SSDI. So don't be afraid to vent, and ask for help if you need it. Good Luck, take care. -Steph

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Congrats on your new baby girl!! Sorry about the painful delivery, but I'm sure she is already worth it! Take Care, hope everyone is happy and comfortable! -Steph

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