Hi all, I am new to this site and have been having a good browse through this afternoon as I see a speciallist tomorrow in regards to my knee and I have a feeling its going to turn out to be arthritis. So I just want to prepare myself incase of this eventuality. I have had problems with this knee before six and half year…
Hi I've had arthritis for about 18 years and I'm 25. I haven't been in work for a while and recently just got a new job. It's with children and I enjoy it but I'm finding it really difficult. It's casual hours and only a small amount of staff at a time. I have arthritis in my knees, fingers, wrists and recently my ankle…
At the moment DLA can be claimed and while working and people have mobility cars to get around (to get to their job etc) ATOS have won the £400 Million contract to re-asses everyone currently on DLA for the new P.I.P benefit by 2016. I have heard some horrible stories regarding this company (ATOS) who are the same company…
Hi all I've just been signed off for another two weeks. I worry about work as I'm sure they are trying to get rid anyway because of my PA. To add to this I can't have my infusion (Infliximab) on Friday as I have a cold. As it's a biologicial treatment they won't give it to you, if you are unwell. Apparently it can cause a…
:( Hi..I have OA in my lower spine which has gradually got worse over the years,and have missed many days off sick from work due to it,and lost pay etc.. I am having physio once a fortnight for it,and take CoCodamol and a gel on prescription.. My jobs have all been Manual/Labouring work since leaving school,i am now in my…
Can anyone tell me what the term aggressive osteoarthritis is. I have it in my fingers and usually have steriod injections into the joints, unfortunately they have become so swollen and very painful that GP unable to do. Was given a double dose of steriod into my arm and was told it would take approx 5 days to get relief…
Hi all I've just been diagnosed with Osteoarthiritis. Its my knees, hips neck and hands. I work full time in quite a demanding job and wondered what i do now. Obviously i am going to have to notify my superiors tomorrow but to be honest I have struggled on for a number of years now especially in winter as im outdoors a lot…
I have worked for local government for 24yrs some of this was part time. I am 44yrs old. I have RA, sle, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and just had my 2nd major operation in 5yrs and ended up with another flare. I was off sick for 5mths. Returned to work 2 weeks ago and sent to oh doctor. I saw him today. I work 30hrs…
Hi all My friend was insisting I should be eligible for claiming the working tax credit part of "working with a disability" as I have RA & OA and still work 20 ish hours per week. When I read the online details it says (I think!!) you can only claim this if youre in receipt of other benefits already such as DLA etc. I'm…
Anyone ever had a Welfare Meeting before? When I had my fusion surgery on my left foot, I didn't have one, even tho I was off for 3 months + holiday. I had my right foot done at the start of May and I've got a letter stating they want a Welfare Meeting in July at my house. My job at the moment is only shop work which since…
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