Monthly Archives: September 2010

Disabling Condition: Genitourinary Problems

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Genitourinary conditions  include chronic renal (kidney) disease (chronic glomerulnephritis, hypertensive renal vascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, chronic obstructive uropathy, and hereditary nephropathies) nephritic syndrome. Kidney Do you have a shunt or are you going to be on dialysis? If your kidney … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Pancreatitis

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Social Security does not list pancreatitis but when severe, it is similar to other digestive disorders such as liver or crohn’s disease. Pancreatitis Have you been diagnosed with acute or chronic pancreatitis? Is it painful?  If so, is it constant, … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Fibromyalgia

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Social Security does not list fibromyalgia but when severe, fibromyalgia is similar to autoimmune disorders and can be just as disabling. Fibromyalgia 1.             If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, has a rheumatologist done a tender point examination? 2.             If … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Social Security does not list these conditions but when severe they are similar to a musculoskeletal disorder which limits the use of the limbs (arms or legs). Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRDS) D you have … Continue reading →

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