July 9, 2014
Fibromyalgia is a condition where a person experiences widespread pain and painful responses to pressure. Fibromyalgia may also be associated with depression, anxiety, and other stress related disorders. Other symptoms may be, but are not limited to the following: Fatigue Sleep disturbances Joint stiffness Bowel/bladder issues Numbness/tingling Cognitive dysfunction Difficulty swallowing The cause of fibromyalgia is […]
Read MoreJuly 9, 2014
Fibromyalgia is a condition where a person experiences widespread pain and painful responses to pressure. Fibromyalgia may also be associated with depression, anxiety, and other stress related disorders. Other symptoms may be, but are not limited to the following: Fatigue Sleep disturbances Joint stiffness Bowel/bladder issues Numbness/tingling Cognitive dysfunction Difficulty swallowing The cause of fibromyalgia is […]
Read MoreMay 29, 2014
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external mechanical force causes damage to the brain. These injuries may occur as a result of vehicle accidents, firearms, falls, construction accidents, or sports injuries. A TBI may cause temporary or permanent impairment of brain functioning and might cause structural damage to the brain as well. Symptoms from […]
Read MoreMay 22, 2014
Your initial consultation with our office is free, and there are many reasons why. When you call our office to initially discuss your claim, you will probably have many questions. So will we. We will need to talk to you to get an idea of whether you qualify for one of Social Security’s disability programs. […]
Read MoreMay 20, 2014
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes many cardiovascular impairments as disabling conditions. Many people use the term heart disease interchangeably with cardiovascular impairments. The SSA defines a cardiovascular impairment as “any disorder that affects the proper functioning of the heart or the circulatory system (that is, arteries, veins, capillaries, and the lymphatic drainage). […]
Read MoreMay 7, 2014
The pancreas is a large gland located behind the stomach. It is part of the endocrine and nervous systems. The pancreas produces many important hormones that circulate in the blood. It also produces digestive enzymes that help break down food. Pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed. Damage to the pancreas can occur when pancreatic […]
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