Question by GRADY G: Is it possible to draw social security due to having gout?
For the last few months my gout has been getting out of control..I’m worried about losing my job due to the fact i can’t walk while having a bad gout flare up..I would love to hear from other people or their spouses that know something about this..

thanks

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Answer by ucd_grad_2005
prolly not

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4 Comments

1. 

   yes, you can get it for being overweight too

   Comment by drgoodhi — November 2, 2010 @ 1:19 am

2. 

   If you have a condition that prevents you from working, and the condition lasts more than one year, you can be eligible for Social Security Disability.

   Comment by The First Dragon — November 2, 2010 @ 1:42 am

3. 

   It may be possible to recieve SSI while your gout is out of control and is preventing you from doing your job and personal activities,

   Here is the site for social security. There are places to look at that tells about if you qualify or not.
   ALso talk with your doctor, if he or she sees that it is causing enough problems. A letter from them with the application for SSI could be enough to qualify it for you.
   http://www.ssa.gov/
   Good luck

   Comment by vicscavies — November 2, 2010 @ 1:56 am

4. 

   Possibly finding another doctor would be advisable. This is a treatable condition.

   Comment by mrcricket1932 — November 2, 2010 @ 2:19 am

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