Qualifying Conditions

Seizures occur when brain function is disturbed, which causes changes in a person’s behavior or attention. These changes are generally caused when the electrical signals in the brain get abnormally excited. Some people deal with seizures all the time like it’s part of their daily routine, but others experience much more severe consequences. The severity…

Living with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is not a pleasant experience for anyone. It is considered to be the last stage for people suffering with HIV, and is known to severely break down the immune system and lead to a quick and painful death. Treatment for people with AIDS can be extremely uncomfortable, to say…

Nail-patella syndrome is a rare disorder, which causes abnormalities in the nails, elbows, knees and pelvis. It is a genetic disorder that is believed to affect 1 in 50,000 people. It is also commonly referred to as HOOD disease, Fong’s disease, Turner-Kieser syndrome or onycho-osteodysplasia. People who suffer from Nail-patella syndrome may not have any…

People suffering from Lupus can expect to experience pain all over the body. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the healthy tissues and organs in the body. Essentially, the body can’t tell what is a virus, germ or bacteria and instead just attacks everything. As you can imagine, the pain…

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease, which makes people experience weakness and rapid fatigue. These symptoms are caused by a communication breakdown between the muscles and nerves, and are generally experienced when the person is active. While myasthenia gravis can occur in anyone, it is most common in males over the age of 60…

Muscular dystrophy is characterized as a group of multiple disorders, which can cause the deterioration of skeletal muscle tissue and muscle weakness. Since the disorders are degenerative, keeping people pain-free as their pain increases is the biggest challenge for medical professionals. Since muscular dystrophy is genetic, people as young as infants can experience the symptoms.…

Tourette’s syndrome is a rare neurological disorder, which causes involuntary sounds and movements. These are generally called tics, and they commonly occur during childhood. The condition will usually improve over time, but it’s important to note there is currently no effective cure. While Tourette’s syndrome is mostly a genetic disorder, common problems associated with it…

Myoclonus is a characterized as a quick and jerky contraction of certain muscles, which is often a result of an underlying health condition. The muscle twitches may only involve a single muscle, but it can affect a group of muscles as well. Some people experience a single twitch, while others may suffer from sequences of…

Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a degenerative and progressive disease, which can cause a loss of coordination and movement problems. The disease can occur in people of all ages, and most cases indicate it is hereditary. There are several different types of spinocerebellar ataxia, but there isn’t a single test to determine which type a patient…

Parkinson’s disease is a widely known neurodegenerative disease that affects the brain. Dopamine, a chemical produced by brain cells, is responsible for delivering messages to the brain to control bodily movement. When those brain cells are damaged, people may begin showing signs of Parkinson’s disease. Many times Parkinson’s disease is difficult to detect right away…