Category Archives: Disabling Conditions

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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MRI Exams Show the Severity of a Herniated Disc (Back Injury)

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

A herniated disc is one of the most painful and common injuries.  Often referred to as a ‘slipped disc,’ this condition can severely restrict a sufferer’s mobility and make everyday tasks absolutely impossible.  New technologies like MRI exams provide you … Continue reading →

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