3/11/21 I was a healthy 53 yr female and the day I received the JJ cov vax in order to keep my job. The day following started a downward spiral and the trajectory of my life, health and career was destroyed. 4 weeks post was my 1st of 4 trips to the ER with 2nd being sent by clinic to hospital via ambulance. Instead of vaccine injury/adverse reaction, I’ve been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, mesenteric panniculitis, brain fog, visual snow, tinnitus…. I now have nodules on my knuckles, muscle weakness, back pain, headaches, chronic fatigue, stiff painful neck, frozen thumb, etc. It’ll be 3 years next week and I can honestly say I hurt all over. My immune system attacked every part of my being. I tried to work a 3 hour work day as a lunch lady and when I got home, I was unable to get out of the car to walk in the house without assistance or waiting 30 min. My case is at 75% done in review. I can’t afford to keep going to doctors that do nothing but prescribe medications and not acknowledge my problems are from the Covid vaccine. Regardless of how it happened, my physical is greatly limited.

Thanks Doc, been on SSDI since 2020, and it’s not fun. I’ve got RA…..with Anklyosing Spondylitis. Sucks to be at home, with a 90% reduction in income, but I couldn’t make an 8 hour day, barely an 8 minute day. Hands are useless, spine is constant, left knee locks up, and left ankle is always painful. I’d trade this crap for working my great job I had to leave

Excellent video. I only have one thing to say. If, for example, the exact definition of the word excruciating could determine the outcome of such an important decision in a patient’s life, then it makes sense to me that the examiner should make sure the patient understands the definition of the word excruciating. Some people may not fully understand the exact definition of excruciating. Therefore, the examinee may give an incorrect response due to misunderstanding the definition of the word excruciating without the intent to exaggerate. It would be helpful if the examiner would make sure the patient knows the exact meaning of the word excruciating before passing judgment on such a crucial life changing decision.

Dr Foster, thank you for this helpful video - it’s great that it’s focused specifically on arthritis. And not just rheumatoid, but the other kinds as well :)

Dear Healthcare Professionals, I've faced more than just physical disabilities; my journey includes over 15 years of homelessness, exacerbated by communication challenges and lack of consistent medical care. This has been a result of not only my conditions but also the variability in symptoms and previous medical misdiagnoses. It's crucial for SSI/SSDI exam doctors to understand the day-to-day reality of patients like myself. Symptoms can fluctuate significantly-what's possible one day might not be the next. The dialogue between doctors and patients needs to encompass the full scope of an individual's experience over time, not just snapshots. This approach can bridge the gap between clinical assessments and the lived realities of those with chronic, variable conditions."

Can you do video on lupus/ SLE and other auto immune connective tissues conditions?

Trigger finger. I got that exact symptom.

I have scoliosis and it's very painful,I also have nerve root damage,but my right shoulder and upper arm is very painful.i couldn't move my arm for an hour after trying to close my car door the pain was horrendous.its still painful now but nothing compared to closing car door.i had to wait an hr before I could cope with driving home Lesley England

Very informative. Thank you!

Thank you for the information. I am going to print out a copy of the form. I will ask my doctors if they will fill it out. I see a few specialists.

My hands, feet and elbows are deformed. I cannot walk and ny deformities are visible. .. from RA.

What do you do when you have cts uts tests that show your in cronic pain an the doctor tells you its all in your head😮

So when i told social security that i am having to go into full hip surgery due to limited movements and how its hard for me to work full-time work doing what i am trained to do i still got denied. I am a tire tech so bending stooping lifting is hsrd for me to do

I’m 46, postal worker for 25 year and 2.5 of military service. My left knee is bone to bone and my right very little cartilage with reduce range of motion. I’m thinking of applying for disability.

I have pain in my spine, knees, and right hip.

Can you do a video on Parkinson's Disease, and other chronic disease? I searched through your videos, but have not found anything so far. Also, I have a virtual exam. What does that mean? I would expect its not negative, since my application is still active.

What about chronic traumatic mid foot arthritis bone on bone and I'm in my 50s both feet

That sure is a chubby little critter. ❤