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Petition for Recognizing Gastroparesis as a Disability by the SSA

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  • Aug 4th, 2017
    Lisa T. from Jacksonville, FL signed.
  • Aug 4th, 2017
    Someone from Jacksonville, FL writes:
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    This absolutely needs to be considered a disability.
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  • Aug 3rd, 2017
    Kelly C. from Blacklick, OH signed.
  • Aug 2nd, 2017
    Jill P. from Bonne Terre, MO writes:
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    There should be no question that Gastroparesis is a debilitating condition!
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  • Aug 2nd, 2017
    Deborah D. from Northford, CT signed.
  • Aug 1st, 2017
    Cheryl L. from Mesa, AZ signed.
  • Aug 1st, 2017
    Juan R. from Manassas, VA signed.
  • Jul 31st, 2017
    Kristin G. from Stafford, VA signed.
  • Jul 30th, 2017
    Holly M. from Millbury, MA writes:
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    My 6 year old son suffers from this horrendous disease and has since birth. It takes such a tremendous toll on him daily that he is consistently missing school due to the constant never ending sickness and excruciating pain. He actually medically missed so much school this year that he has been having to do summer school to make up for the time he missed during the regular school year.
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  • Jul 30th, 2017
    Sherry M. from Cumberland, VA signed.
  • Jul 27th, 2017
    Jennifer C. from Conway, AR signed.
  • Jul 19th, 2017
    Someone from Deltona, FL signed.
  • Jul 18th, 2017
    Tiffany W. from Baldwyn, MS writes:
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    I also suffer from this terrible illness. It is a challenge from day to day.
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  • Jul 16th, 2017
    Someone from Saint Augustine, FL writes:
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    I have GP and we need this so bad
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  • Jul 12th, 2017
    Connie P. from Harrodsburg, KY writes:
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    I hope to God that Congress will pass this law for disability. How could a person function. I was very close to Michelle and seen her suffer so much. May God bless you all who suffer from this illness.
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  • Jul 11th, 2017
    Emily M. from Elk City, OK writes:
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    My friend has this n needs help please make this a disability a congressman couldn't sit thru this day n they make this stuff illegal to qualify live a a lifetime on liquid fluids n raise 4 kids
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  • Jul 11th, 2017
    Emily M. from Elk City, OK writes:
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    My friend has this n needs help please make this a disability a congressman couldn't sit thru this day n they make this stuff illegal to qualify live a a lifetime on liquid fluids n raise 4 kids
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  • Jul 9th, 2017
    Eileen W. from Lebanon, IN signed.
  • Jul 8th, 2017
    Samantha R. from Maumelle, AR signed.
  • Jul 5th, 2017
    Janis P. from Terre Haute, IN signed.
  • Jul 2nd, 2017
    L S. from Escondido, CA writes:
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    Gastroparesis is life-changing and debilitating. Food and beverages become our enemies, as our own bodies fail us and fight against us. I live on pureed baby food and nutrition drinks. Food does not pass through my body without help, causing pain, bloating,, blockages, nausea, and vomiting. I've lost over 50 lbs in the last year because of this. My hair is falling out. I worry my body is not getting the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrition it needs. This disease kills. It deserves to be recognized for what it is.
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  • Jun 26th, 2017
    Someone from Sebring, OH signed.
  • Jun 23rd, 2017
    Judith D. from Belgrade, ME writes:
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    My 25 year old daughter was diagnosed with gastroparesis when she was about 19. She suffers with terrible, nausea, vomiting aND has had to go the the hospital to be rehydrate because she couldn't hold down water. I worry about her ability to hold a steady job due to this disease. Gasyeoparesus is a very serious illness that can lead to death and should be recognized as a disabling one.
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  • Jun 22nd, 2017
    Someone from Hightstown, NJ writes:
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    I am still in college studying to be a teacher. I have run out of class, I don't even know how many times, to vomit. I end up going to student health services and most of the time they send me to the hospital since the pain is unbearable. My episodes are also unpredictable. I am on so many medications, I changed my diet, I go to multiple doctors at least once a month. I'm in pain and nauseous all the time. I am scared that I won't be able to do what I'm passionate about because I get randomly sick.
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  • Jun 21st, 2017
    Kim K. from Owensboro, KY signed.
  • Jun 19th, 2017
    Debbie K. from Kennewick, WA writes:
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    my niece gas suffered long enough ! she need a special formula which her husbands insurance does not cover she cant tolerate most liquid nutrition. she is starving. social security says her dusorder doesnt qualify. why.
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  • Jun 18th, 2017
    Sheliah G. from Bluefield, VA signed.
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    Sabrina P. from Kyle, WV signed.
  • Jun 14th, 2017
    Michael S. from Ellsworth, KS signed.
  • Jun 12th, 2017
    Cheryl M. from Fowlerville, MI writes:
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    I am suffering from this illness, cause for me can be many possibilities because I've had each of these occurrences of possible cause in my lifetime. I wouldn't wish this on my worse enemy, but I do wish one or two who make decisions whether its debilitating or not to get it. You wouldn't be making said decisions because you wouldn't be able to work everyday. It's a terrible illness to have along with fighting other nerve damage from other parts of my body along with chronic fatigue,depression,anxiety, degenerative disc disease, NASH, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis etc .. I need not go on.
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  • Jun 6th, 2017
    Hildie T. from Elmore, OH signed.
  • Jun 6th, 2017
    Someone from Indianapolis, IN writes:
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    This is a devastating disease that takes courage to face everyday. It is like having the effects of chemotherapy naturally. It in s extremely painful. This needs to be covered by disability.
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  • Jun 6th, 2017
    Margaret B. from Indianapolis, IN writes:
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    This is a devastating disease that takes courage to face everyday. It is like having the effects of chemotherapy naturally. It in s extremely painful. This needs to be covered by disability.
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  • Jun 6th, 2017
    Margaret B. from Indianapolis, IN writes:
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    This is a devastating disease that takes courage to face everyday. It is like having the effects of chemotherapy naturally. It in s extremely painful. This needs to be covered by disability.
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  • Jun 6th, 2017
    Margaret B. from Indianapolis, IN writes:
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    This is a devastating disease that takes courage to face everyday. It is like having the effects of chemotherapy naturally. It in s extremely painful. This needs to be covered by disability.
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  • Jun 4th, 2017
    Tami N. from Beaverton, OR writes:
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    Gastroparesis is a serious and horrific condition to live with.
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  • Jun 2nd, 2017
    Someone from Tulsa, OK writes:
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    I was let go of my job that i had for many many years because i was throwing up all the time and missing so much work i was told by my doctor after a upper gi and many other test that i had Gastroparesis what am i supposed to do to raise my 2 boys im so lost right know..
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  • Jun 1st, 2017
    Someone from Fort Myers, FL signed.
  • May 31st, 2017
    Scott J. from North Fort Myers, FL writes:
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    This is among so many other debilitating conditions that should be easily found to be disabling
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  • May 31st, 2017
    Patricia C. from Bellefonte, PA signed.