Petition for Recognizing Gastroparesis as a Disability by the SSA
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Jan 20th, 2015Someone from Beaver Falls, PA writes:
I suffer from Gastroparesis and this debilitating disease should be classified as a disability under SSA! I've lost 4 jobs due to this condition. -
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Jan 20th, 2015Someone from Macungie, PA writes:
please , please , please , review this petition! I've been fighting this illness for 3 yrs and have been denied for disability! I am in so much pain , I live off a feeding tube that require meds or feedings every hour , the cost of medicine and formula, and medical needs are horrendous! I get NO type of assistance, have 3 young children, please help !REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2015Someone from Monrovia, CA signed.
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Jan 20th, 2015Someone from De Valls Bluff, AR writes:
I have friends who are more like family who suffer everyday from this horrible disease! We need more funds, more research and more time spent on this! If this was your mother, father, brother, sister or even your child or you.. wouldn't you want the same??REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2015Someone from Muscatine, IA signed.
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Jan 20th, 2015Someone from Surprise, AZ writes:
Living with Gastroparesis (along with IBS, GERD, & food allergies to wheat, gluten, dairy, & eggs) is so restrictive to my diet & so very challenging as well. I am in total agreement of this effort & pray that it will pass!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2015Someone from Osceola, IA signed.
Jan 20th, 2015Someone from Diberville, MS writes:
This disease is debilitating and needs to be recognized by those who can make a difference.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2015Someone from Escondido, CA signed.
Jan 20th, 2015Someone from Colorado Springs, CO writes:
I have GP and this disease is debilitating and most days I'm in pain beyond belief. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. It's painful and being nauseous all the time sucks. Trying to work while having this isn't easy!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2015Someone from Mohave Valley, AZ signed.
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Jan 20th, 2015Someone from Tracy, CA writes:
please, this is so important that this disease gets acknowledged by our government.REPORT COMMENTS
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Jan 20th, 2015Someone from Salt Lake City, UT writes:
Please really research this we need help.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2015Someone from Creston, IA signed.
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