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.
What are the eligibility requirements to get Social Security disability benefits? To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must have worked long enough in jobs covered by Social Security (usually 10 years). Then, you must have a medical condition that meets Social Security's definition of disability. In general, we pay monthly benefits to people who are unable to work for a year or more, or who have a condition expected to end in death.