Thanks Mackey for the added info. Marcy No you can't. Workmen's Comp is about injuries at the workplace. What you can do is get a complete physical and a doctors report and file for Disability Pension. So sorry you are having so many problems. Take care Marcy * For persons in the U.S., Social Security Online has all the information necessary concerning requirements, procedures and downloadable forms for filing a Social Security Disability claim. http://www.ssa.gov
rheumatoid arthritis
most forms of arthritis are chronic, this is particularly so in the case of inflammatory forms of arthritis like for example rheumatoid arthritis which is an autoimmune disease
At this point the cause of arthritis is still not understood.
No chronic arthritis is not the result of bacterial infections this form of arthritis can usually be cleared up and is unlikely to cause any permanent damage to joints.
No. arthritis is chronic disease. occupational conditions can however exacerbate the weaknesses inherent in people that have arthritis.
No. Osteoarthritis is a chronic arthritis associated with aging.
Rheumatoid arthritis
It is not recommended as a treatment for any disease or a chronic inflammatory condition such as arthritis, and can worsen such a condition.
The word chronic describes a condition that developed slowly and lasted a long time. For example, chronic arthritis usually develops gradually with age. Acute arthritis may result from a recent infection.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
most forms of arthritis are chronic, this is particularly so in the case of inflammatory forms of arthritis like for example rheumatoid arthritis which is an autoimmune disease
At this point the cause of arthritis is still not understood.
No, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain are not the same thing. Fibromyalgia is a condition of chronic pain. There are many other conditions of chronic pain such as arthritis, headaches, and lower back pain. Chronic pain can last days, weeks, months and even years.
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No chronic arthritis is not the result of bacterial infections this form of arthritis can usually be cleared up and is unlikely to cause any permanent damage to joints.
No. arthritis is chronic disease. occupational conditions can however exacerbate the weaknesses inherent in people that have arthritis.