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Mental Retardation Can be a Disabling Medical Condition

The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a listing that describes the impairments that the SSA considers severe enough to qualify someone for disability benefits. This list is known as the Blue Book, and mental retardation is among the impairments listed. The SSA provides specific criteria to help you determine whether the mental retardation of an […]

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Fibromyalgia Symptoms & Treatment Options

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Approximately two percent of the people in the United States have fibromyalgia. Symptoms vary by individual, weather, physical activity, stress level, and time of day. Common symptoms include: Widespread pain. Constant dull ache on both sides of the body, including above and below the waist. Tender points. Pain with firm pressure on […]

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What Does a Seizure Feel Like?

A seizure occurs when there is a disruption to normal brain activity. There are numerous causes for seizures, although often a doctor will find no reason at all that a patient is suffering from seizures. Seizures affect millions of people across the world, from all walks of life. For most sufferers of seizures, there will […]

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Disabling Condition: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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 severe burning pain in a limb occurring after trauma or surgery? Does the limb sweat, […]

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Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Treatment Options

Spinal stenosis refers to a condition characterized by narrowing of the spaces within the spine or the backbone. The spinal cord and the spinal nerves lie in the space within the spine and narrowing of this space leads to compression of the spinal cord or the spinal nerves. Numbness, pain, or weakening of the lower […]

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Seizures Can Be a Disabling Medical Condition

A seizure is essentially a disruption to normal brain activity which can change the movements, behaviors or feelings of the person who is having the seizure. The brain and central nervous systems are continually sending and receiving messages all around the body. Sometimes there is a problem with these messages or they are disrupted. When […]

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Signs and Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart can no longer pump enough blood to supply the body. Fluids back up in tissues and major organs as a result. CHF is a chronic, long-term condition that usually develops slowly. Individuals may, however, experience a sudden onset of symptoms. The symptoms of congestive […]

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Do you Have a Digestive Disorder?

There are many different types of digestive disorders the symptoms to these vary widely but you should to go see the doctor if you are experiencing any of the following: blood in your stool, severe abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements, heartburn or acid reflex, and lastly unintentional weight loss. Your digestive system breaks up […]

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