Usually, diarrhea is caused by a virus that infects the gut. Some people call it intestinal flu or stomach flu.. It can also happen due to: 1  Alcohol abuse. 2  Allergies to certain foods. 3  Diabetes. 4  Diseases of the intestines (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis). 5  Eating foods that upset the digestive system.
You are allowed to continue working and still receive Social Security benefits. However, if you are under full retirement age, you are limited in the amount you can earn. In 2011, that amount is $14,160. If you are under full retirement age, then you will have to repay $1 for every $2 year earn over that limit.
If you can still do full-time work, but you cannot get hired for a job, you are probably would not qualify for Social Security disability benefits. The issue in a Social Security disability case is your ability to work. Social Security does not consider if you are hireable for a job.f you qualify for both, you can only get up to the maximum set by the Federal Benefit Rate ($710 in 2013). The extra $20 comes from the $20 disregard when Social Security calculates your income and assets.