What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a serious condition with which many Canadians are afflicted. It is a condition which causes widespread pain and fatigue. Response to touch is heightened with pain. Some fibromyalgia sufferers are in so much pain that they cannot function and do regular activities of normal life.
The cause of fibromyalgia is currently unknown; however, some studies show that fibromyalgia can be linked to stress, genetics, and psychological factors. Physical trauma such as a neck injury can sometimes lead to fibromyalgia. Additionally, studies have shown that serious depression may lead to fibromyalgia as well.
Much like other unexplained syndromes, there is no be all end all treatment for fibromyalgia. The fact is that different patients react differently to different treatment. Antidepressants have been associated with improvement in pain, depression, and fatigue. Psychological therapies and muscle relaxants have proven to yield positive results. A daily exercise routine can also yield great pain relief.
Getting Financial Help For Your Condition
Fibromyalgia pain can be extremely severe. So severe, that it may make human interaction extremely difficult. Although living with fibromyalgia can be extremely difficult, there is help available. If you are suffering from fibromyalgia and it prevents you from being able to do many normal life activities, you may be entitled to government help in the form of disability tax credits. If you have fibromyalgia and are working and/or paying an income tax, you may be able to get as much as $35,000 retroactively, this also applies to people with fibromyalgia who are being taken care of by a loved one who is either working and/or paying an income tax.
If you think you may be eligible for the disability tax credit please contact us immediately. Applying for the disability tax credit is a time sensitive matter. For more information please take our free Online Eligibility Test.