i've just been diagnosed with OA on the top of my foot, I have battled excruciating pain for last 6 months & now being reffered for injection to see if it will help. My problem is I work in retail & have had to reduce my hours to only 12 per week & i am still struggling with pain, if I give up my job will I be able to…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63287452 Millions of people should pay less for broadband, says watchdog 'Social tariffs are low-cost broadband deals offered to customers on benefits and cost about £15 a month.'' All of those in receipt of Universal Credit are eligible, although some providers extend eligibility to…
Hi all, I have been diagnosed with RA for a little over 12mths now. This is in my fingers, wrists , shoulders and feet. And while ok mostly the flare ups are not so great. My biggest issue is marking work. I am a teacher at a college and I teach a wide variety of subjects many of which are coursework based and so marking…
Hi, I'm 27 and I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in my hands. My current company is being taken over and a lot of people have left including my original boss who allowed me to work from home to help my condition. I work in advertising so I'm at a desk a fair amount. I prefer working from home as I can get away…
Hi I don't know if I'm on the right page but my question is is is osteoarthritis considered a disability thank you
Hi, I have psoriatic arthritis mainly in my hands and toes and was diagnosed about 5 years ago.i take methotrexate weekly.i work full time doing a physical job which involves lifting alot of hot metal, using a grinder and generally putting alot of demand on my hands.i have found doing my job very difficult recently as my…
I have inflammatory arthritis and recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis I am struggling to work due to pain, I just feel so low
I don't know if this is the category for this but I think it should be raised on the forum somewhere. The rise in energy costs is quite frightening - with more to come. My energy use has increased in the last two years by about 15% due to this illness causing me to be at home more than I was previously. As well as that the…
I wonder if anybody can offer any advice.... I have recently received a PIP Review form to fill in. I am unclear about whether I have to repeat things that I originally explained in my initial claim. It asks about changes so if there have not been any, is it better to just put 'No change' or should I explain all of the…
Hi Can anyone please offer advice about managing osteoarthritis pain in both feet. I am newly diagnosed and it is making me so miserable especially as I care for my elderly disabled parents and work part time as a support worker. I am really grateful for any advice or tips to get through the day! Thank you Jacquie
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