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I can't say anything about neuropathy, but I've had asthma and multiple allergies all my life. In the past 4 years I've developed acute tendinitis in both my achilles tendons. The pain is sometimes mild and somethings screams all the way up the back of my legs. Sometimes it is literally crippling and I can barely walk. I only take ibuprofen for pain and inflammation. If people ask me about my limp, I just tell them I stiffened up while sitting and will be OK. They don't need to know.
I lived with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) all my life. I know how-and-when to eat and how-and-when not to eat. I control hypoglycemia. It does not control me.
I also get severe vertigo on a regular basis from an inner ear problem. When it flares up, I get the same sensation as a child gets when stepping off a playground merry-go-round. The whole world spins violently. I take meds as needed for the vertigo.
While life can sometimes be a pain in the butt because of all this, I do not consider myself handicapped in any way, nor would I tell anyone I was handicapped. In fact, I don't mention my pain and discomfort as a rule. I just live day by day. I wake up and go to work every day on time without excuse without complaint, even though there is a good amount of physical activity involved.
I support myself, paying my own bills without any form of assistance. This gives me a sense of accomplishment that cannot be achieved any other way. Guys who sit around and whine have low self esteem and get depressed. Some are not even handicapped in any way. They are just lazy or have a negative view of life.
If you are sick and cannot work, do not be ashamed about it. However, life is not easy or fair. No one said it was going to be fair. If they did, they lied.
I can't tell you what to do. I can only share what I am doing. Life is tough but I feel good about myself because I stand up and rage against the adversity. I do not let my physical circumstances effect me. I can stand next to any man without shame. You seem to be asking for advice. I would not tell them I'm handicapped because I might not get the job. That's my advice and opinion about it. Whether or not one is officially handicapped is usually determined by a doctor. Good luck.
Peace out.
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I can't say anything about neuropathy, but I've had asthma and multiple allergies all my life. In the past 4 years I've developed acute tendinitis in both my achilles tendons. The pain is sometimes mild and somethings screams all the way up the back of my legs. Sometimes it is literally crippling and I can barely walk. I only take ibuprofen for pain and inflammation. If people ask me about my limp, I just tell them I stiffened up while sitting and will be OK. They don't need to know.
I lived with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) all my life. I know how-and-when to eat and how-and-when not to eat. I control hypoglycemia. It does not control me.
I also get severe vertigo on a regular basis from an inner ear problem. When it flares up, I get the same sensation as a child gets when stepping off a playground merry-go-round. The whole world spins violently. I take meds as needed for the vertigo.
While life can sometimes be a pain in the butt because of all this, I do not consider myself handicapped in any way, nor would I tell anyone I was handicapped. In fact, I don't mention my pain and discomfort as a rule. I just live day by day. I wake up and go to work every day on time without excuse without complaint, even though there is a good amount of physical activity involved.
I support myself, paying my own bills without any form of assistance. This gives me a sense of accomplishment that cannot be achieved any other way. Guys who sit around and whine have low self esteem and get depressed. Some are not even handicapped in any way. They are just lazy or have a negative view of life.
If you are sick and cannot work, do not be ashamed about it. However, life is not easy or fair. No one said it was going to be fair. If they did, they lied.
I can't tell you what to do. I can only share what I am doing. Life is tough but I feel good about myself because I stand up and rage against the adversity. I do not let my physical circumstances effect me. I can stand next to any man without shame. You seem to be asking for advice. I would not tell them I'm handicapped because I might not get the job. That's my advice and opinion about it. Whether or not one is officially handicapped is usually determined by a doctor. Good luck.
Peace out.
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