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handicapped and out of work

moonfire241 started this conversation
I am 27 years and live in Port Clinton, OH.  I spent 7 years of my life working as a dedicated nursing assistant taking care of Alzheimer's and stroke patients.  Gradually my back started to become worse and worse until now I can hardly walk at all.  I cannot get worker's comp because I cannot prove exactly when and where the injury occured.  I am applying for SSI disability, but even with using a wheelchair most of the time now, the probability doesn't look good.  The injury I have is most likely a pinched nerve, which does not show up on the X-rays they do to determine your disability.  Even if I do end up being approved, it is a process that can take years.  I am always trying, but unable to find a job around here where I would not constantly have to stand or walk.  I even took a job where I had to do that anyway, took a lot of Aleeve, and put over the counter pain patches on my back.  I was still only able to last a few hours before I had to go home crying.  I am also bipolar and this whole situation is bad for my mental health, along with having trouble affording my meds and psychiatrict care.  I have no income right now.  I have almost been homeless and had utilities shut off more than once already.  I am in need of money to help with bills, a job where I can sit down, medical help, anything really.  My back is treatable, but not without medical care or medical insurance.  I have helped many people in my life.  Even some financially when I couldn't really afford it.  I like to think that God/karma or whatever you believe in will take that into consideration now that I, myself, am in need.
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pammy lu

Good Morning. After reading your post, I think the first thing you need to do is apply for Medi-caid/food stamps, and quite possibly cash assistance.  Since you have no income, I see no reason why you wouldn't qualify. In most states you can down load the application  on line.  I know if your single the food stamp benefit won't be that much, but the medical is the most important. We recieve health benefits for our children and ourselves. (we also both work, but our employer offered insurance is $$$$) I don't know how it is in other states, but were in Illinois, and it also covers prescriptions, and routine dental care-including fillings etc....

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money1

Hi,

I live in Delhi. The Country is India. My English is not so much good. Perhabs, I shuld'nt express my feelings for you properly, but belive me, I can fill your words from my hurt.

HE is listning to u. HE will diffinetly  help you. lov u.

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