Qualifying Conditions

The main difference between Type II and Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is Type II involves confirmed nerve damage. As a result, Type II CRPS is much more severe and painful. While it is unknown where the condition originates, it is believed to be the result of an injury or surgery. Type II…

A concussion is sometimes not viewed as a major injury since people suffer them all the time, especially in sports. However, what many people fail to understand is a concussion is a brain injury, caused by a direct blow to the head. Post-concussion syndrome is when people who have experienced a concussion develop dizziness and…

Fibromyalgia is a very common and widespread condition throughout the United States, and it’s estimated that more than 12 million people suffer from it. While the condition itself isn’t considered to be life threatening, it’s extremely uncomfortable since it’s characterized by tender spots in the muscles, joints and tendons, as well as a general pain…

Sjogren’s syndrome is characterized as an autoimmune disorder, and is generally associated with creating dry eyes and a dry mouth in patients. The reasoning behind those symptoms is the moisture-secreting glands and mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes will actually decrease the production of saliva and tears. It’s still unknown as to why people…

Hydrocephalus, occasionally referred to as “water on the brain”, is a condition where an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the cavities of the brain. When this happens, people can experience intracranial pressure inside the skull, tunnel vision, enlargement of the head and potentially mental disability. While hydrocephalus could be deadly, most cases are…

Spinal cord injuries occur when a person suffers a dislodged bone fragment, disc material or ligament damage that harms the spinal tissue, and ultimately causes trauma to the spine. While spinal cord injury generally isn’t very common, people who experience it can have some pretty devastating effects to their quality of life. Spinal cord injury…

Hepatitis C is characterized as a chronic and sometimes deadly liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus. It can cause cirrhosis of the liver and is responsible for the majority of liver transplants that occur every year. The disease affects more than 4 million Americans and 300 million people worldwide. More than 8,000 people…

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…