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I Am 24 Years Old And Live In Arizona. I Have Recently Decided To Try For Disability. Seeking Advice

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mesa, AZ

So a few weeks back I started my application for disability. It was very hard for me to let go and decide that I need to take that route since I try to be as independent as possible and have very low self esteem at the moment
For me it feels like failure. That I am too weak to hold onto a job. I have only ever left one job willingly, the rest I was let go
And with my health only getting worse I don't seem much of an option.
The women who had my case called and told me that due to lack of… read more

October 12, 2016
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

There have been women that have successfully claimed disability for Endo. Please consider seeing a specialist before going through that process. Dr. Nita Desai is in Arizona as well as Dr. Hibner. They can excise the Endo and give you your life back.

October 12, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Wishing u the best of luck. Endo unfortunately is not considered a disability

October 12, 2016

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