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Lupus Symptoms and Treatment Options

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 Symptoms Most people with lupus have mild symptoms with periodic flare-ups (when symptoms get worse […]

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HIV Symptoms that are Severe and Disabling

The Social Security Administration (SSA) decides which claims for disability benefits will be awarded, and which ones will be denied.  In cases of an immune system disorder such as HIV/AIDS, they require documentation to prove the presence of the infection and the severity of the disorder. The presence of an immune system disorder such as […]

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

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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, which can cause a whole range of medical problems. Lupus is also a disease that […]

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Winning Social Security Disability If You Have Lupus

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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 cells, wrongfully identifying them as foreign objects. Symptoms of Lupus can include swelling of joints […]

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Lupus and Social Security Disability, Can You Qualify for Benefits?

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 chronic medical conditions such as Lupus may be eligible for SSDI or SSI benefits (both […]

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HIV or AIDS Patients are not Always Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits

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 Security Income (SSI) programs. Individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS could be eligible to receive the disability […]

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Disabling Condition: Immune System Disorders

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, gout) Do you see a rheumatologist? Have you had lab work? Have you had x-rays […]

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Early Symptoms of Lupus, When To Talk With Your Doctor

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 symptoms, lupus can be debilitating.  The majority of people suffering from lupus are women, most […]

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