Monthly Archives: September 2010

A Bulging or Ruptured Disc is a Source of Severe Back Pain

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

There are numerous terms which can be used to refer to spinal disc damage, and different doctors will often use different terminology, which can be confusing for patients. A bulging disc may also be known as a herniated disc, or … Continue reading →

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Winning Social Security Disability If You Have Lupus

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

What is Lupus? Systemic Lupus Eurythematosus, or Lupus Disease is a chronic disorder that primarily involves the immune system, coming under the umbrella of an auto immune disorder. Lupus occurs when the body’s immune system begins to attack its own … Continue reading →

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Lupus Flare Ups and Severe Episodes That Limit Your Ability to Work

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Lupus is an auto-immune disorder.  When someone has lupus, their body is unable to tell the difference between antigens, or foreign cells, or their own bodies cells or tissues. As a result the body’s immune system is constantly attacking itself, … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain: Medication and Treatment Options

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Pain is defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Pain can be further classified into two basic categories: i)             Acute pain: This type … Continue reading →

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