I have suffered with severe chronic pain over 30 years. Doctor I went to said I had interstitial cystitis (I was given treatment that actually caused it to worsen and almost died). Later I was told I had ulcerative colitis. I appear to get inflammation, burning, infection chronically. Doctor refused to give me disability despite the severe chronic pain. I'm unable to get a job where I sit down because it hurts so much. It only depresses me more since I worked very hard to get my education. I thought severe chronic pain was a disability and don't understand my doctor's actions. This along with the terrible pain can be depressing.