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.
The first thing you need to do to qualify for SSDI is to make your intent to file known. Even if you are not positive that you are going to file a Social Security Disability claim, you should go to the SSA office and state your intent to file. Doing so establishes a protected filing date. In the event you are eventually approved for SSDI benefits, your back pay will generally be calculated based on your initial filing date. Assuming you go forward and file a Social Security Disability claim ...