would arthritis be considerd a pre-existing condition in applying for med insurance?
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Many pre-existing conditions are covered from day one of the insurance. Rules depend on your state laws. In Florida if you disclose it and they do not rider it, it is covered. Some questions underwriting will ask are: Osteo or Rheumatoid? Prescription or OTC drugs? Physical therapy required? Hip, knee or back involved? surgery planned? Here in Florida Aetna does not use riders only markups in price. Aetna may be good for you if problem is a mild one.
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I doubt if you CAN, and that's one of the major problems with private health care. It's called a 'pre-existing condition' and most companies do not allow insurance payouts if a pre-exising condtion re-occurs.\n\nSOME companies MAY if you haven't had any treatments for a given duration (i.e. if you haven't been treated for or hospitalized for that condition for 6 months, for instance)\n\nBest thing to do is check around and find OUT.
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•  Osteoarthritis  \n\nOsteoarthritis (OA, also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, and sometimes referred to as "arthrosis" or "osteoarthrosis"), is a condition in which low-grade inflammation results in pain in the joints, caused by wearing of the cartilage that covers and acts as a cushion inside joints. As the bone surfaces become less well protected by cartilage, the patient experiences pain upon weight bearing, including walking and standing. Due to decreased movement because of the pain, regional muscles may atrophy, and ligaments may become more lax. OA is the most common form of arthritis. The word is derived from the Greek word "osteo", meaning "of the bone", "arthro", meaning "joint", and "itis", meaning inflammation, although many sufferers have little or no inflammation. \n\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteoarthritis\n------------------------------------\n \n\n-------------------------------------\n\nBrittanica\nA disorder of the joints, characterized by progressive deterioration of the articular cartilage. It is the most common joint disease, affecting more than 80 percent of those who reach the age of 70. Although its suffix indicates otherwise, osteoarthritis is not characterized by excessive joint inflammation.
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Airlines offer travel insurance and their coverage is not dependent upon pre existing conditions as an airplane disaster has nothing to do with a passenger's health.  Health insurance with a pre existing condition is another matter.  It is always available but not always affordable.  I pray that his cardiomyopathy is well treated and that he enjoy good cardiac funtion - and finally - that he enjoys his travels.
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it depends on what arthritis you have. If it is osteo-arthritis then you may use an OTC medication. (ask your pharmacist at a local pharmacy for treatment option best for you because I dont know your profile) But if you have rheumatoid arthritis, go see a physician. This is caused by your immune system attacking your joint areas. This cannot be treated with over the counter meds.
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I used to work in HR years ago with benefits.  Do some research on the internet about HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) which provides protection for working Americans and their families who have preexisting medical conditions, or who might suffer discrimination in health coverage based on factors that relate to an individual's health.  Have your husband get a copy of his health insurance overview and see if preexisting conditions are not allowed.  Keep in mind, also, that most employers will not let an employee add a family member to their benefits except during Open Enrollment or change in life status (like if you got married in the middle of the year and he wanted to add you).  As for your pain, even if you have to pay for it yourself---DEFINTELY get some physical therapy.  They will have exercises you will have to do from now on, but it will keep you from being in pain.  Good luck!
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Actually yes,  not the way that you may think though.  any type of injury to any joint over time will be a prime spot for arthritis to set in.\n   When you crack your knuckles you are temporarily displacing the joint and over a period of time that causes chronic injury to the joint.
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My orthopedic doctor told me that it does not cause arthritis, that it is just removing air pockets. (as stated below). However, speaking as a 50 year old knuckle cracker, I have to surmise that the pain in my fingers isn't just *air pockets*.  I suspect that it is for the most part harmless, but over time, does cause some damage.
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I do not believe the ADA addresses health insurance.\n\nIf you applied to a private insurer, then they can deny any based on health history.  If it is a group insurance policy, but your son had no insurance upon application, they can deny him, but I believe there is a limit to the amount of time he would not  be covered for pre-existing conditions.\n\nWhy isn't he on medicaid? (or is it medicare, I can never remember).  Good luck
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease.   Affected joints feel hot in addition to pain, and become twisted out of shape.  You really need a physician to treat that. \n    Osteo-arthritis causes the lining of certain joints to wear away and become painful.  It causes pain most frequently in hips, knees, back, fingers and toes.  It can be helped by physical therapy, and weight loss, if overweight.  Recent studies have failed to demonstrate benefits of nutritional supplements.  Vioxx was a good treatment, but is off the market now.  Aleve is helpful.
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there are many ways to treat it but not cure it.\nhttp://www.arthritis.org/
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Make sure to follow all of your doctor's directions for medication, etc.  It is a serious disease that causes continuing damage to your joints, which can only be prevented with prescription medication.\n\nThat aside, eating healthy and exercising is the next best thing - work with your doctor to find an exercise program you are comfortable with.  Water aerobics or swimming are great, and even just walking can make a big difference.\n\nVitamin supplements are unproven and generally don't have much effect.  There is very little evidence to support if any of these actually work.  But if you do want to try any of these, do it on top of your regular meds under the guidance of you doctor- don't take anything without consulting him first! They have lots more experience with this disease, and some supplements may actually react with some medications.\n\nNow you also need to deal with this mentally - the best way is to look to your family members for support.  But you can also go to http://www.arthritis.org and visit the RA connect section - they have a message board where you can get lots of emotional support from people who have gone through it too.\n\nGood luck with your treatment!
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It isn't unusual to have arthritis develope when a bone has been fractured. There are anti inflammatory medications available by perscription. Advil or the generic name ibuprofen is available without a prescription. You should discuss this with a doctor. It's important that you emphasize how much it hurt you to make sure that the physician gets the big picture. good luck to you
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I am so sorry...I don't know what "AA" arthritis is, but I have had "post traumatic" arthritis for 25 years..that is just another name for osteoarthritis caused by a severe bone injury.  People don't understand, do they???  It becomes such an emotional and mental drain as well as physical because you don't want to do anything...because everything hurts.  \n\nI don't see a doctor regularly because I know there really isn't anything they can do, and certainly not a cure for it.  I take Celebrex when I can afford it...it is cost-prohibitive without insurance.  I take it in spite of the warning and negative press.  Maybe it does increase the risks of internal bleeding and heart disease....so what?  I need it to move around.  People I know with the same affliction who say Celebrex doesn't help them take Aleve.  I also take glucosamine sulfate...it doesn't help much with the pain, but it does retard further bone deterioiration.  \n\nLastly, no matter how much it hurts, try to get up and move.  the longer I remain immobile, the more it hurts.  \n\nI sincerely hope you find some relief!!!\n\nMD Lean
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Consult a neurologist , it might be arthritis.
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Sorry, but I don't know. It'd be cool to learn about.\n\nDo you have Arthritis? I do. Please email me:\n\neileenprince@sbcglobal.net
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You have arthritis.Duh!!!!!!!!!!!!!You better get to the doctor and plus you can't answer this easy question.you just off track.But go check out yourself before you have to go in as a serious problem exactly like sugery.I know you don't want that to happen because I work for the hosiptal.And theres alot of peoples have knee problem.If you happen to go to The hospital I work at you might see me often.The hosiptal downtown by the train station.