Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic pain and tenderness in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissue. Fibromyalgia is often accompanied by complaints of chronic fatigue, sleep and appetite disturbance, headaches, and mood disorders, including depression.
In some circles, fibromyalgia is considered to be a “controversial” diagnosis because it does not show up on a blood test or X-ray or other “objective” testing. It has become more accepted when evidenced by a “trigger-point” test, as skeptics continue to see patients consistently report the same types of symptoms.
There is no way of quantifying back (or other types of) pain, and pain levels can vary widely even in a single day. It can be difficult to prove how your back pain limits you, even if you’ve had X-rays or CT scans or MRIs, and even if you’ve undergone one or more surgeries. In addition to such “objective” evidence, the Social Security Administration looks for evidence of how your pain affects your daily activities (are you limited in how you perform even household chores? have you had to give up hobbies?); what you’ve done to try to improve the problem (physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, heat or cold, etc.); whether you comply with your doctor’s recommendations; and other factors.
We win many fibromyalgia cases, and we want to win yours.
Please call Schneider Caver Law Offices at (503) 255-9092 or 1-800-630-4SSD (4773) or email us at info@schneiderlaw.comto discuss your case. Don’t delay, call us now!
* The information provided on this web site is general information only and is not legal advice.
