Hi Tom,
Looks like I'm going to have to head back to work...My neuro took a looooong time just signing my last Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) paperwork and made a comment "You should be ready to go back to work already!?" I was so worried that he wouldn't sign my forms because of financial reasons and thought, I'd better go and look for a job immediately! (My job ended Sep 30)
According to my inurance guy, my TDI should last though November
It's been rough because do I feel physically and emotionally ready to return to work? No. I tried to return to work for 1 week and my bp shot up like crazy and my headaches were a little worse that week!
My neuro increased my bp medication and told me to continue to take extra strength tylenol.... I felt that if he didn't even want to continue to fill out my TDI paperwork, then there is no way that he would support me applying for SSDI!
In fact, my internist just ordered an MRI/MRA on Tuesday because along with my headaches, I started feeling dizzy...
I did find another job, but I had to ask them if I could start next week Monday...and I also have another job interview today. I'm just so confused and torn right now and feel stuck in between a rock and a hard place. As you all know, I do have other medical issues which have made my recovery a little more challenging too...
Thanks for your post, Tom. Congrats on finally getting your LTD!