I became disabled while I was a stay-at-home mom. Could I collect Social Security benefits?

Inspired by another SS benefits question.

I stayed home for 14 years, and developed Fibromyalgia during that time. My doctor said I met the qualifications to be disabled, and unable to work. However, the SS office said that since I hadn’t worked in the last 10 years, I wouldn’t qualify. I didn’t even bother going through the process to be declared disabled, and just dropped the idea, as I didn’t really need the money at that time.

I can no longer afford to be a stay-at-home mom, so I’ve been trying to find a part-time job, as I think I might be able to handle that… but what if I can’t? Should I pursue this?