I am on a gradual return to work plan. I returned on Sept 16,2019. My short term disability runs out on October 7, 2019. The reason I was off for this long was because it took the Doctors a long time to diagnose my illness. I have the following diagnose’: Fibromyalgia, Depression, Anxiety disorder, Raynouds, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, arthritis, palmar plantar psoriasis and more. I became very ill and could not keep any food down and went down to 94lbs from 135lbs while they were trying to figure out what was wrong. I had gastric bypass over 15 years ago so this is what Dr thought it was. An Endocrinologist, after many tests diagnosed Canibinoid Hyperemisis Syndrome which is very rare. I was on medical marijuana which allowed me to cut down on pain medication and to stop taking sleeping meds. I am no longer able to use this medication. My body was malnourished and my nutrient levels were such that I became very ill. My anxiety was so high I was unable to do many daily tasks.
My return to work is going okay. I am extremely exhausted after working 6 hours. It will take me awhile to get up to full time if I can even do this. The situation causing the STD has been dealt with best it could. However I am on more pain meds and again a sleep med with high side effects. I can’t afford to work part time long enough to return to full time. I need LTD to cover the time I am not able to yet but I think I can in time. How does applying for LTD when started a gradual return? What if can’t get back to full time ever with more layers of health issues? I would appreciate any information you can provide. Thank you