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Treating Severe Multiple Sclerosis Flare-ups

If you have been diagnosed with a severe medical condition, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits if you are unable to continue working because of the condition. These disability benefits can help offset lost income as a result of a debilitating disease.

Multiple sclerosis can cause difficulties with movement, blurred vision, fatigue and numbness. Some individuals go on to develop a more progressive form of multiple sclerosis with flare-ups occurring more frequently and lasting for longer periods of time.

According to a report from Medline, a procedure that is known as plasma exchange treatment may be beneficial in treating severe multiple sclerosis flare-ups. This is according to new guidelines set by the American Academy of Neurology, who also warn that the treatment is not recommended for those who are in more advanced stages of multiple sclerosis.

Generally speaking, when MS first sets in, steroids will be prescribed to help treat flare-ups. When steroids are not effective in treating flare-ups, plasma exchange treatment should be considered.

Plasma exchange treatment works by removing and filtering blood from a patient. When the blood and platelets are returned, the plasma is replaced with donor plasma.

Plasma exchange treatment is used with success in other types of inflammatory neuropathies, such as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and Guillain-Barre syndrome.

When an illness like MS makes it impossible for you to earn a steady income, consulting with a Social Security disability attorney should be one of your first steps. This will help you to determine if you may qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits.

When you are interviewing Social Security Disability attorneys ask critical questions, like: how many Social Security Disability hearings do you have per month; do you understand the SSA's POMS (the manual Social Security employees use to process claims); and, do you understand the date last insured and how it affects my disability onset date?

The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia represent more than 15,000 disability claimants. Our disability attorneys have experience with cross examining medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your case. Contact 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.