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Petition for Recognizing Gastroparesis as a Disability by the SSA

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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Thelma M. from Portland, OR signed.
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    Merilyn K. from Cranston, RI signed.
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    Caitlin K. from Gainesville, GA signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Tina L. from Portland, OR writes:
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    This condition is extremely horrible and living with it myself keeps me at home. The pain is severe, the daily vomiting, unable to eat without making yourself worse, being terrified to eat and having severe fatigue and weakness from not absorbing needed nutrition to keep ourselves up and going. I hate this illness and wish there was a cure.
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Sheri Y. from Odessa, TX writes:
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    I suffer from Gastroparesis. It is a horrible disease. I have lost my career. I have lost my life really. I am nothing close to the person I use to be. My disease has gotten so bad that I am in complete gastric failure. Gastroparesis has got to be recognized as a disability.
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Someone from Spring Valley, IL signed.
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    Someone from Wichita, KS signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Georgianna G. from Cocoa, FL writes:
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    Help there is no cure
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    janie t. from Madera, CA signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Melissa C. from Springfield, MO signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Tina H. from Mexico, NY writes:
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    This is a debilitating disease that forces people to put their lives on hold due to their physical ailments. Please add Gastroparesis as a disability.
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Lisa R. from Moriches, NY signed.
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    Someone from Highland Park, IL signed.
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    Tara C. from Osceola, IN signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Teresa J. from Brandenburg, KY writes:
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    This is a horrible, debilitating illness that definitely should be recognized as a disability!
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Christy L. from O Fallon, MO signed.
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    Patricia D. from Battle Ground, WA signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Someone from Louisville, KY writes:
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    Please recognize Gastroparesis as a disability. Many people are suffering and it has kept them from working.
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Kendra J. from Valparaiso, IN signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Constance S. from Agawam, MA writes:
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    I suffer from it myself and it has taken everything from me. This would be a huge help
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Someone from Cleveland, OH signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Beth D. from Leesburg, FL signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Rebecca W. from Elkview, WV signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Patrick K. from Norfolk, NY writes:
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    My daughter was telling me about this..how her step mom (my ex wifes, wife) suffers from it...my daughter has been on the computer everyday for the last few months trying to read up on it and get as much info as she can. She wants to help so bad but know she cant...Please recognize this...It is a disability..
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Lynn L. from Abita Springs, LA writes:
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    Too many young people have already died from this dibilitating disease. Could you work with the flu, constant nUsea, vomiting diahrea and malnutrition? We need help...we need a cure.
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Lynn L. from Abita Springs, LA writes:
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    Too many young people have already died from this dibilitating disease. Could you work with the flu, constant nUsea, vomiting diahrea and malnutrition? We need help...we need a cure.
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Alanna K. from Potsdam, NY writes:
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    My step mom..suffers from this...I cant stand to see it...I cant stand to see my mom hurting that she cant do anything to help her! I love them both so much...
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Daniel T. from Radcliff, KY writes:
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    I have suffered for several years. I lost my job & all of my friends due to my health problems. I have developed secondary conditions due to the effects of GP. It also has prevented me from even getting part time work to help with my bills as I'm slowly dragged through the court system. This is a horrible condition that has no cure & very few teeatments.
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Someone from Elkview, WV signed.
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    Gayle L. from Spartanburg, SC signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Marguerite C. from Norfolk, NY writes:
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    I watch my wife slowly starve to death every day. It is a disease that needs attention and more research.
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Cheryl M. from Fowlerville, MI signed.
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    Robert c. from Louisville, KY signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    glenna d. from Corpus Christi, TX writes:
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    People suffering from this horrendous disease need help.
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Lizzy S. from Payson, UT signed.
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    Someone from Humble, TX signed.
  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Kathryn C. from Vero Beach, FL writes:
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    For my son Cameron who has this debilitating illness
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  • Apr 19th, 2017
    Jessica L. from Ramona, CA writes:
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    I sign on behalf of my 4 yr old daughter that is forced to eat 80% of her calories from a feeding tube while still battling 3-4 episodes of painful stomach attacks monthly. Please help these children's as cannot attend school and will need assistance as adults.
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