Social Security Disability Advice Group

Thanks for all the advise. My meds (klonopin) make me tired i sometimes feel like a zombie that is why i was asking. I have a hard time leaving house so i was hoping i would not have to do this. Allsup said ssa told them i will probably have to get a physical also cause rheum didnt list where in my joints are affected by fibro. Boy they are testing my aniexty/panic

I am also on sedatives and other meds that make me feel like a zombie, but I had someone drive me to my consultative exam (I needed someone to go with me anyway). Are you on Medicaid? If you don't feel comfortable driving yourself while on the meds, many states will actually provide you with transportation to doctors appointments if you are on medicaid for no charge.

I do not drive right now and can't go by myself anyhow. My husband will be taking me. Thanks again for all the info.

Just received letter yesterday that i have to go get a physical exam on Monday 1/24.

What all do they do at a physical? Is it like a complete physical you get at a dr?

Well when I went, CE-medical Dr.. Had me to raise arms(as much as I could),ck'd knees. looked at wrist, ck'd meds, ck'd weight called it a day. No more than 15 mins. No question asked. Physiatric- Asked question, (how do I sleep, my activities, etc..) No test done as I read that others had. visit maybe 30 mins. That was it, hope this help although not much done.

Post edited by: Realityworld, at: 01/21/2011 03:43 PM

thank you realityworld for the info....Go today ..

did get some good news I got a letter from SSA and they informed me that i do not have to go to the mental exam.. what a RELIEF!!!!...

Wow, maybe that's a very good sign. My medical records were very thorough and current and they still maid me go to the psychiatric exam.

I hope it is a good sign... I went yesterday for the physical and i did not care for that doctor. I went for my fibro and he kept pressing on bad areas and i kept telling him it hurt. I didnt say it mean Between that and my aniexty/panic was getting bad even on xanax.(dr finally switch my klonopin to xanax!!) Dr was pissing me off

but i knew to play nice..... As you had told me once jmick you had filed just the mental part and not physical, i wish i had done that to. It was hard for me to leave and go there yesterday that is why i was treading the mental one. Well guess i sit and wait now.

Post edited by: macawlady, at: 01/25/2011 11:07 AM