American Disabilities Act and RSD
 

I just found out that RSD is covered under the American Disabilities Act (ADA). I didn't know that and just wanted to post it just in case anyone was interested.:)

What does than mean for us with RSD

All disabilities fall under the ADA. Including CRPS.

I don't know. It was just nice to see rsd recognized as a disability.

I did not know that. Thanks for enlightening me.

CRPS is a very disabling condition. It doesn't just effect the body in the amount of pain we have. It also effects our mental health. Social Security has a code for CRPS for when someone files for disability through them. The ADA covers ALL disabilities not just the visual ones. They cover the invisible ones like ours. If you look at me you will see a pregnant mom thats tired and still keeping up with her very active 2 yr old. You don't see the pain I'm in or the atrophy/edema going on in my legs because I don't wear clothes that leave them uncovered. You will see me use a cane at times and wonder why. People in general see what they want to see. The ADA makes sure we aren't discrinated against just because we don't have a visible disability like a person with Down Syndrome (by the way they have a better grsp on things than "normal" people) or a blind person with a guide dog. For example, you tell your employer that you have this disorder, and have the documentation from your dr. They fire you for absences because of your condition. Thats discrimination, and the ADA will back you as long as you had already talked to your employer and filed away those papers with your employer. They knew about your condition, and because they knew you might need extra time off because of it and they still fired you is discrimination.

Thanks for explaining the ADA. It's good to know.

It is a good thing that they recognize it. Most of my family still doesn't know what it is. They think its JUST arthritis, or a little fybromyalgia, or all in my head, or Im a hypochondriac lol. I do have an Aunt thats a hypochondriac. She now has CRPS also and is on gabapentin like I was lol, or she says she is. She isn't on any prescribed meds for anything except arthritis, and thats tylenol, or aleve. I am glad word of this disorder is getting out more. I have educated my drs that I have right now on this disorder and how it effects me. I am also trying to educate as many people as I can. It's a hard road and with 1 of the largest organizations out there knowing about it does help a lot. With that said I will quit preaching lol. Keep doing what you have to to get the word out and helping each other. :grouphug:

Thanks again for explaining all this to me. It's good to know. I'm not too swift when it comes to understanding all of this stuff and want to learn as much as possible so that I can educate my doctors and family about it. Hope you and your babies are doing well.

Thank you so that means it should be easier for me to get disability benifits sooner no made how I look outwardly. Thank you that me feel better.