Have any of you guys gone through the process of applying for disability or know of someone with an Achilles Tendon Disorder? ive lost my agility to walk and use stairs without looking like a fool. B.T.W. im only 58.

Sorry to hear, that's awful. The only thing I now about applying for disability is a majority are turned down their first application, AND most need an attorney to be approved.

Wow , it's been a heck of a year ! LOL Ive never thought i would be shopping for a golf cart or scooter

Have you considered acupuncture with B-12?
Holistic medicine can help when pills or surgery fail. We have a dog with a spinal issue that responded quite well to acupuncture.

Well thats something i havent tried. This week im having some test done with a neurologist. Maybe they might find a loose screw or two I kinda think all the pain and atrophy in my calves is from overuse. 30 years of being a laborer with small weak calve muscles wearing steel toe boots.

At one point in my life my Migraines were so bad I was out of Sick Leave and had to use Vacation Leave until I caught back up. My sister (without my knowing) checked with an attorney on disability (I wouldn't have done it) and he told her a person must be out of work for at least one year due to their disability.

Yep, Ive havent been working since the start of the year. I took a break thinking my legs would get better. Nothing really healed, so i took early retirement. I miss being at work.

You have to have a doctors statement saying your disability is permanent and dibilatating.

For starters , this week im hoping to get a handicap parking permit. Its a bear for me to go through parking lots

I hate to say it, but what Larry said is accurate.
You need to get a lawyer, and even then you'll get turned down at least once.
I have a friend that's gone through it. That was his experience...

Well , It's not Tendonosis. Doc , told me it's Spasticity , Im not sure what route I want to go yet with all the needed testing.