Thank you Carol2015 for sharing your story. I know someone with similar neurological symptoms, that started with a numbness in the fingers and the prescriptions and treatments are ongoing including infusions, IVIGs, etc.. This individual was misdiagnosed as being diabetic because something was missed until a specialist was referred. On a positive note, I think it's encouraging to talk about these things and eventually someone, somewhere will figure out a common issue and through research not only will RA, but other neurological symptoms will be eased.

Thanks for sharing your story. It breaks my heart. I cant imagine dealing with this for 50+ years. Yes, the depression side of it is hard 🥺 sending hugs

I was 58 when I became disabled from an ulnar surgery gone bad. When I filed I have multiple chronic illnesses. Permanent ulnar nerve damage from just above the elbow to the tip of fingers. Common Variable Immune deficiency, RA, COPD. I was award disability 4 years later for the CVID because of being down a lot before and after IVIG. I would miss too much work. I had a bad judge so I was denied 3 times then my lawyer took SSA to federal court to make SSA to take another look at it and the finally gave it to me. Paying me back to 5 months from the date of my surgery.

I am a nurse and worked for 30 years. At age 59;I had to give it up because of the pain, difficulty walking and extreme fatigue. I obtained an attorney and filed for disability. Not only did I have RA but osteoporosis and a congenital heart disease. It took a year and a half to be approved for disability. During the time that I was waiting I had to have an L4-L5 fusion in my spine and right and left SI fusion . So to answer your question, yes you can get disability for RA. If I were you I would get an attorney you will have a better chance to get approved than trying o apply on your own.

It was my friend's Family Doctor that arranged to have the MRI. the waiting period was brutal, like sometime in the fall of 2026 but due to a cancellation, my friend got in sooner than later. The thought just occurred to me that the appointment in 2026 might have been too late. What are waiting periods like for you people??