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HIV Can Hide in Bone Marrow & Resurface After Ceasing Treatment

Some patients who have been diagnosed as HIV positive are eligible for Social Security disability benefits. These monthly payments can help the sufferer to purchase critical anti-viral medications and other important treatments for HIV, which have recently been shown to be more important than previously thought.

TopNews reports the virus that causes AIDS can lie dormant for years in the body's bone marrow, which means it can easily resurface when the HIV-positive patient stops taking the cocktail of medications  that are used to treat this auto immune affecting virus.

This news is troubling for those who cannot afford the costly medications and have lapsed in treatment, or for those who have stopped treatment after symptoms have disappeared.

The research suggests that even patients who have not displayed signs of HIV for years may have a resurgence of debilitating symptoms. The study suggests that HIV treatments should be a lifelong commitment for any patient that suffers from this devastating illness.

If you need Social Security disability benefits in order to help pay for the medications needed to treat your HIV, or any other illness, and you want to know the status of your application, or want to re-apply after a denial, contact a lawyer for help.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida disability lawyers, LaVan & Neidenberg, represent over 5000 disability claimants. Our disability attorneys have experience with cross examining agency-appointed medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your disability claim. Call us today at 1-888-234-5758 for a FREE legal consultation. There is NO OBLIGATION to hire our firm and there are NO FEES unless one of our trained disability lawyers wins your case.