Category Archives: Immune System

Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means that if you have lupus your immune system attacks your own organs and tissues. This attack results in inflammation and damage to your joints, skin, kidneys, heart, brain, lungs, and/or blood cells. Lupus … Continue reading →

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own organs and tissues.  It is accompanied by painful symptoms that can make it difficult to maintain a normal level of activity.  For those suffering severe … Continue reading →

The Social Security Administration provides financial support and medical benefits to individuals suffering from qualifying illnesses, injuries, and emotional problems.  These benefits are provided under two programs; Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).  People suffering from … Continue reading →

The US government, through the Social Security Administration (SSA), has a disability benefits plan available to people unable to work due to a disabling medical condition.  The disability benefits are provided under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental … Continue reading →