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You must be unable to perform your old job with accommodations for your illness or any job in the US economy that you are qualified for due to your medical disability. In others words you must be totally disabled and your disability must last for at least one year or result in death to qualify as being disabled. What does SSA define as a disability? "The definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs. Social Security pays only for total disability.

Do you have access to a gym? Or is this for at home exercises without any equipment?

i havent said anything to my boss,dont wana give them a reason to get rid of me. my wife thinks i should look into disability but i think im far from that and i have a 7 year old boy so i would have to wait untill he is 18 for insurances reasons.

The VA office where I live recommended I go file for disability due to these problems and my tinnitus. I have yet to go down, but I should probably get started on that and make an appointment with the VA Hospital. Although until I get a disability percentage, if I do; I will not be able to be seen there I believe, aside from them diagnosing this problem. I just wanted to see my own doctor first and then move from there. I'm just worried these are early signs of AVN or Osteoarthritis.

My question is whether anyone can tell me if osteoarthritis in the lower spine can cause grabbing, debilitating pain that causes the patient to cry out it is so severe. These pains act like pinched nerves, but MRS and Neurological testing shows no nerve damage from the spine. The regular arthritis pain increases gradually when the patient is walking and prevents walking altogether after about 15 yards. The grabbing pain is additional to the regular pain. The only relief for the pain is sitting.

After my visit with a expert on Arthritis she said I have Osteoarthritis and not sure about RA so took blood from me yesterday. She also said there isn't anything they can do for my Osteoarthristis except take what I have been taking for pain. I have the pain/osteoarthritis in my fingers, knees, back, feet & ankles, shoulder probably. I guess you could say everywhere. I was wondering what happens, do I loose all my bone in these areas?

I have been looking for some type of support group. I know many have TMJ, I have rebuilt jaws and arthritis in the obviously weakened TMJ area. In fact, i'm on disability for the TMJ. I also have blepherospasms which happened the same week the ligament snapped (due to over use and incorrect use) of the joint. Since I have had this since birth (the TMJ problem...bone structure, etc.) at 54, obviously the wear and tear are way advanced. So, looking for some type of support group.

Does anyone know if I am eligible for Social Security Disability? I am unable to work due to my pain and the amount of pain medication I am on. I would like to put off my surgery until January; but don't know if I should apply for Disability. I work for the Federal Government and I am in the process of applying for a medical retirement since I have run out of FMLA. I tried to work but I can't anymore because of my pain and the side effects of my pain medication.

Hi Everyone, I was first diagnosed with a positive ANA for lupus. I've been seeing a Rheumatologist for almost 4 years now. They seem to think I have Fibro/Osteoarthritis. Currently, I'm on disability at the age of 40. I desire to return to work on a part time basis so that I can feel good about myself. Recently, my fiancée got a job in Chicago and I'm concerned if that move will make things worse. Any thoughts?

In a nutshell, osteoarthritis is wear-and-tear on the joint. It can happen at any age, not just to "old people". It can be brought on by an injury, a congenital deformity, overuse in a sport or job. RA is a malfunction of the immune system in which it mistakes joint tissue, mainly the cartilage, as something that must be attacked and eliminated. This causes the typical swelling, redness, heat, and over time, damage that causes pain and disability.

My diet consists of a high protein diet my major problem for my weight is unable to exercise due to disability of osteoarthritis in my spine knees and both feet. When living on a disability pension going to a weight loss spa is out of the question buying food and paying normal every day bills is just affordable .

I have osteoarthritis in my neck moderate and mild in lower back. Can and adjusment help? will they even do an adjustment me? i seem to be losing sensativity in my legs but dont know if iy du to oa in back nad neck.any help would be great. thank you.

I am afraid that I have developed osteoarthritis in my hands, esp. in the thumb joint. I experience pain up to 5 on 1/10 scale, but not swelling. After I ride my bike my hands hurt for several days, maybe the handlebar is too big around. The symptoms developed shortly after I broke my wrist (Collies fracture) two years ago. I realize that if I have this problem it isn't going away. How do I keep the damage to a miminim? I use Ibuprofen for pain with fair results.

I have a question about Osteoarthritis and the pain that comes with it. Last November I had 5, 6, and 7 upper vertebra fused together and feel so much better in that way BUT i can't take anti inflammatory medications for my Osteoarthritis, Tylenol doesn't even help a bit and non of the arthritis over the counter meds help either. My question is... is there a non narcotic pain medication that I can take every day? I am 45 years old and very healthy besides my arthritis. thank you!

I have osteoarthritis in my wrists and fingers after a accident at work . now 2 yrs later im having trouble dealing with the pain , I have no insurance because I have a job im about to lose . I get cortisone shots but they do not help , I take naproxen , loratab etc..... im applying for medicate but will be denied because of my job .

I have Osteoarthritis and it is getting worse. I taken Celebrex, Norco, Tramadol and Vicopren. None of these are working. I don't have insurance and go to a public health clinic. They don't seem to know what to do. Could you please advise me on what I can take that will help with the chronic pain and will be inexpensive.

I've had mri's of my spine and shows osteoarthritis with bone spurs in cervical thoracic and lumbar. This was done in 2007 (i was 35), now i have this horrible tendonitis in both wrists and i'm on prednisone. Could this be related to the arthritis? i'm seeing an ortho but he doesn't know about the osteoarthritis (i was just rereading my reports and it jumped out at me). What should i expect with this diagnosis?

i was also wondering about the osteoarthritis as my dr told me that i have severe degenerative osteoarthritis of the lower spine (I forgot the numbers), hips, left shoulder and both feet. I had major surgery last summer and mesh was used to attach part of my bowel to my spine. My dr figures that this may have jump-started the arthritis issues. Currently i have probs walking, bending and overall it hurts to be on my feet for more than 20 mins at a time.

/ I knew my condition was bad b/c of the amount of pain I am in but wasn't expecting that especially @ 32 with a 4 yr old and 7 month old!! Anyways, he adviced pain meds and synvisc-one injections until we couldn't control the pain enough. I tried the injections. I won't lie the are a bit painful. My right one was just uncomfortable. The left one hurt way worse. I have no idea why but it even swelled up and I had to stay off it about 24 hours b/c of all the fluid on it.

Hello, Yes, any weather change can affect arthritis. I have Osteoarthritis in my spine and my shoulder. Also, Fibromyalgia can be diagnosed by a Neurologist and in some ways in makes more sense, but since Rheumatologists have set the criteria for diagnosing and treatment, it is much better to at least be seen by a Rheumatologist for the initial diagnosis and treatment suggestion. Sometimes other types of doctors opinions do not hold up in court if you ever were to have to file for disability.

Particulary like Phyllis's comment at the end of the article where she states ..."Interestingly, the news release also stated that the investigators found that “the impact of Lyme disease on physical health was at least equal to the disability of patients with congestive heart failure and osteoarthritis.

I want to apply for disability I have many physical problems and just can't work anymore. Knowing that they turn you down twice, I am afraid to stop working because I have no other income. How do you get by until they approve you? When should be the last day I work? I have diabetes, heart disease, hepatitis c, neuropathy, and need a carotidectomy. Please help?

Generalized osteoarthritis is yet another subset of osteoarthritis. Most people know the meaning of primary osteoarthritis or secondary osteoarthritis, but generalized osteoarthritis is a lesser known term. Answer: Subsets of Osteoarthritis Primary osteoarthritis is characterized by joint pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, and weakness. Primary osteoarthritis is also referred to as idiopathic, meaning, there is no known underlying or predisposing cause.

It is very important to seek help as early as possible. Yes, osteoarthritis is something that most people get as they age but there are a hundred other types. You need to be properly diagnosed and treated. This can help to prevent permanent disability and identify any auto-immune type arthritis diseases that can affect other organs in your body. Please ensure you get proper testing by a rheumatologist.

Now several years later have increased Auto immune deficiencies, B12 and Vit D3 deficiencies, heart issues, Raynauds, Seizures, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Hemiplegic Migraines, left side numbeness, concentration and memory issues. Put on Long Term disability last year. Spent a week at John Hopkins where they diagnosed Fibro and confirmed Raynauds, which is now going up my arms and legs. Heart Doctor just found left ventricle problems, have heart murmur.

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