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Is Fibromyalgia, Degenerative Disk In The Back, Arthritis, Carpel Tunel, Anxiety A Disability?

yes i have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, degenerative disks in my lower back and neck,arthritis, carpel tunel, chronic anxiety disorder and can;t go to the bathroom but about once every 2 weeks,but still feel like it s not all out. Would you consider all that to be a disability?
posted on Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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nothing is disability, if you are able to do your normal day yo day activities without help.
But it seems that your are stressed, and this leads to a feeling to disability.
I advised you to see a psychologist, keep a positive attitude, do exercise and take a balanced meal
Hope this will help
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Is Fibromyalgia, Degenerative Disk In The Back, Arthritis, Carpel Tunel, Anxiety A Disability?

Hi nothing is disability, if you are able to do your normal day yo day activities without help. But it seems that your are stressed, and this leads to a feeling to disability. I advised you to see a psychologist, keep a positive attitude, do exercise and take a balanced meal Hope this will help