Hi I've been advised to have foot fusion operation due to the severity of my ankle arthritis, looking for advice ( ie is it worth it) plus worried about being off work etc
Hello, I recently visited my gp to ask for help in discussing my pain with work and he said the Rheumatology report notes I have non specific arthralgia, could anyone help with what this means please? At a previous appointment with Orthopedics I was advised I have wear and tear (i think this means osteoarthritis?) in my…
Hi I have been sent a email from my employer in regards to coming back to work .They wish to have a meeting with HR iam suffering from OA in both knees and been off work since February as my job is a physical one a school cleaner I really don't know how they can help i am in constant pain and really feel pressured by the…
Hi, I am in desperate need of any help or advice, in the last two years, after having radiotherapy I have developed osteoarthritis in my knees on both, hips, both hands and wrists, and now my elbows.I gave up work when I had cancer but have not been able to return to any job, as I struggle to use a keyboard, walk anywhere…
HAD accident & work 38 yrs back . NOW since april 2023. Have 2nd degenrative changes to back / spine STENOSIS proved by having MRI, SCAN june 2023 . . ATM limited to stand 1-2 min & shuffle, walk stick 20 meteres max / mobility AIDED . ON NHS waiting list for treatnment orphopedics clinic nhs . AS there is no long term…
has anyone had problems getting vehicle insurance recently, just been for a renewal quote and it seems as if the cost has jumped horrendously since last year due to the fact that I gave up self employment officially and now have to state unemployed due to disability on the forms, the quote for renewal suddenly went from…
Hi all, I have successfully after 12 months of waiting got the result of my pip renewal (this is the third renewal I have completed), this time my award was increased, which I’m happy with. however my question comes as I’m unsure as to whether the increase should be awarded back to when my renewal went in, back in Feb 23.…
Hi, I have Pa which effects my hands, kness, back and hips. l have been working in the care sector for over 10 years now. I really enjoy my job but now l am finding it difficult, as with having to do 10 hr shifts is taking it's toll on me. My flare-ups are becoming more frequent and because l work for an agency , then l…
I'm still waiting on my diagnosis (appointment in January) once I have this I was wondering who to contact to make sure I'm receiving all the financial help that is available.
Hi ive got Degenerative Discal Disease,Terochanteric Bursitis of the right hip and severe Osteoarthritis of the right hip,I'm a home and community support worker and have just been off work for 3 months with this and depression.Ive had to go back in to work because I couldn't afford to stay off any longer,I'm currently…
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