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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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Disabling Condition: Headaches

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Social Security does not list headaches, but when severe, headaches are similar to grand mal seizures and can be just as disabling. Headaches Do you know what types of headaches you have (migraine, tension, hypertensive, rebound)? What is the frequency … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Immune System Disorders

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Autoimmune disorders (lupus, systemic vasculitis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, undifferentiated & mixed connective tissue disease, scleroderma, ankylosing spondylitis,) HIV, Immune deficiency disorders/infections (sepsis, meningitis, pneymonia, septic arthritis, endocarditisit, sinusitis,   rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthritis (gout, etc). Arthritis/other connective tissue disorders (lupus, … Continue reading →

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