Hello all! I've been a member here for quite some time but I don't recall ever posting. I just wanted to share my experience of claiming PIP and the outcome. A bit of background first. I have acute osteoarthritis in my right ankle as a result of an accident 18.5 years ago. I retain less than 10 mobility of my ankle and…
Hi folks, I'm 52 years OLD and i have severe Osteoarthritis in most joints from my ankles to my shoulders. Ive had both my hips replaced and now need my knees replacing! I really struggle with the cold and have to have the heating on all the time at home, i struggle with my bills as i live on my own. Im not after sympathy…
Just signed into this forum as I'm not sure the pain I feel relates to arthritis, hearing of other peoples experiences will be good in helping me figure myself out.... I have degenerating spinal discs that have resulted in 2 lumber discectomies and one operation to my cervical spine. The cervical spine is in a bad way and…
Hi all I have done a few posts but nothing much just need help if you can ..here goes some stats Names David Male 33 Ra knees ,feet , hands Taking .methotrexate injections 17.5 ,sulfasalazine Painkillers. tranadol er , tramadol 50mg ,morphine Now the moan I've recently had to leave my job of 9 years because of this p**s…
i have just sent my pip forms off hopefully ll get a good response i am self employed at the moment and im usually on my feet alot i haven't been able to do my job since my op in May due to constant pain, not being able to stand/sit for long periods of time, and due to strong pain meds ... how long it s you have to be out…
After reading horror stories regarding Atos assessors, to say I am nervous about tomorrow is an understatement! Here's hoping!
Hi all, I feel as if I already know most of you :) I joined here mid last year I think, then had a pc overhaul and didn't save user names/passwords to some of the newer sites i'd been in.. but at that time I didn't really have any questions myself, other than one i'd posted - so I just looked for the forum link again and…
Hi all, A brief history, I have avascular neurosis of left femural head, advanced bilateral OA of both hips, awaiting replacement, OA both kness, right awaiting replacement and OA of shoulder and a number of various other things. Last week my Dr referred me to wheelchair services and also the falls team because I have had…
Hi all Had my pip assesment yesterday and i must say it was nothing like all the stories i have read about. I have osteo in my knees, hand hips and feet was diagnosed 2013. I've never claimed anything before and am still managing to work part time its only since the osteo started in my feet that i have really been…
Hi All, I hope you guys can help me out here. I have had my assessment for PIP and have been told that I would not get PIP and my DLA would be stopped in November. I have rang them to say I wish to appeal the decision and they say somebody will contact me (by phone) in the next couple of weeks regarding this. Can anybody…
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