Diffuse Scleroderma with another autoimmune disease?
July 23, 2011 by admin
Filed under Scleroderma
I was finally blessed to find a doctor who took the time to look and listen and confirm a prior diagnosis of Diffuse Scleroderma but he said due to my hair falling out, a butterfly rash and spine degenerating he strongly believes I have 2 diseases. He is sending me to a wonderful rheumatolagist and like my past 5 doctors said no more working (I haven't been able to stand on my own in two years) . What I a wondering is about how common it is to develop 2 autoimmune diseases . Mine are serious and he told me to start making plans and to prepare my family for the worst. He also recommended to try to get SSI Disability with help of a lawyer or Allsup to help pay for wages lost from not working and to help pay for medical care. Has anybody had any luck with SSI with help of a representative ?
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