Psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis

davieselite

Hi I have psoriatic, rheumatoid and have now been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my left foot after being in pain for about 6 months. I struggle to walk every day and working full time is horrendous along with the fatigue and pain I'm finding work a struggle. I applied for pip for in early 2023 but was turned down it has now been awaiting a tribunal since march 24. Can anybody advise on help with the pip process and do I need to get back in touch with the further diagnosis.

Naomi33

Afternoon @davieselite

Sorry to hear your concerns about OA in left foot and pain.

The following links maybe of interes

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/foot-and-ankle-pain/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/living-with-arthritis/financial-support/

Regards @Naomi33

davieselite

Thanks for your reply. I'm already doing the pain treatment but still working full time It's getting to the point where I telling myself I physically can't do this anymore . Can't enjoy the park with my 8yr old can't go for walks with the family what's the point .

Naomi33

Your welcome when I was first diagnosed now 4 years ago.

My GP put me in touch with my local Welfare Rights team who advised me all the way through the PIP process which was a great help and relief as I to was struggling with pain and life. So maybe worth a call???

Hope this helps a little.

@Naomi33