Hi, this is my first time here. I was finally diagnosed with arthritis in my hips after years of pain, and the doctor suspects I have it in my knees also. I have good days and bad days, but struggle to walk for very long and use a walking stick (or a wheelchair if I'm out shopping). I applied for PIP without any great…
Hi. I hope everybody is doing well. I just wanted to share my experiences of claiming assistance from the DWP through Access to work. For those of you who have read my PIP claim post you'll know that I was awarded standard rate for both care and mobility. I have post-traumatic osteoarthritis of my right ankle. Due to the…
Hello everyone, I’ve just today joined here. I’m 57 and have been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for about 5 years now and am on the maximum dose of methotrexate and am self injecting at home once a week. I have regular flare ups and am forced to go to work (printing trade ) and do heavy lifting and 22 hour shifts on…
Hi, new user alert. Go easy! I have recently been diagnosed with RA, started methotrexate/hydroxychloroquine...my hands/fingers/wrists and elbows are my main pain issue. I work 10hr shifts with computers and work have asked me to look for any equipment for my desk and they will provide whatever i need. Can anyone advise…
Hi please can anyone give me advice about social housing. I have a 3 bedroom house and live on my own and on May this year learned I have RA in my wrists and knees. Got my first steriod shots and feeling ok but I know this will wear of soon. So my social housing land lord rep is paying me a visit as I have asked for a…
Today (Tuesday 22nd) I attended a PIP assessment in my home town at 10:00 and was amazed at how positive and helpful it was. The assessor was a registered nurse and was a delight, totally against how I was told it would be. Apparently I have to wait around ten weeks now for a conclusion due to Christmas delays.
After a lifetime of arther, eight years of DLA mobility are coming to an end with an application for PIP. It took me many years to get my head around applying for DLA and admiting I have a disability. In some ways I almost want to fail rather than admit I am not as able as I should be, I have a very strong sense of being…
Just been took off esa after a assessment, they say I am capable of working, but I know I'm not. What if anything can I claim now, I am unable to get uc. Any advice pls
Hi i am 50 years old and have arthritis in both S1joints and both L4-L5 facet joints,i find walking very painful and need to use 2 crutches to walk and struggle to sit down without being in pain and my muscles going into spasms,i also have 2 slipped vertabrae at the L4-L5 level but fusion surgery has been ruled out due to…
Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum but as I've looked through topics, I'm reassured to have found a great community and hope to contribute as well as ask questions. I'm an American and having to file for a disability claim through the USA Social Security system. My Rheumatologist does not understand what is needed for…
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