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I am 49 and was diagnosed three months ago after seven years of symptoms. I, understandably, need a fast info infusion. In particular I need some help planning my financial future. I am self employed in a physically demanding outdoor profession (land surveying) and am already running into problems dealing with temperature extremes as well as rough terrain. The most worrisome thing, though, is that my ability to drive is becoming compromised. Since I live and practice in a rural area this is a big problem. I have disability insurance that pays if I can't meet my professional duties but to make ends meet I would also need SSDI which has a higher qualifying threshold. I've already figured out that this is different for each individual but wondered if anyone has had experience with SSDI. In particular, if it's patently obvious that you shouldn't be on the road and, therefore, can't get to a job are you "unemployable"? Thanks.