Arthritis isn’t a singular condition with reliable symptoms. Instead, there are at least 100 different conditions that fall into the category of arthritic conditions, including gout, lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthropathies, and psoriatic rheumatoid and reactive arthritis. Patients diagnosed with these conditions may experience varying symptoms, many of which are quite debilitating. Different symptoms that patients…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a debilitating condition that impacts a person’s ability to work. One study found that over one-third of people with RA were no longer able to work a decade after they were diagnosed with the condition. As one arthritis expert notes, “The decision to stop working can be one of…
A common concern that individuals have ahead of applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) is the tax implications they may face. While most SSD recipients won’t owe any taxes on the monthly stipend they receive, there are some exceptions to this rule. When do you have to pay taxes on the SSD you receive? Current…
Many individuals who generally find themselves sad or unhappy may ultimately find themselves diagnosed with depression. What you may not realize is that this isn’t a singular condition. There are instead varieties of it, each with their unique signs and symptoms. What are the different types of depression? Most people are familiar with the depressive…
Mental health conditions are difficult to deal with but also largely invisible. Even people with the most debilitating conditions likely won’t have symptoms all the time. Additionally, some people with the same diagnosis have a far worse affliction than others. The sliding scale of severity for mental health issues is one significant complicating factor…