fibro and work

[jennishark]

I have been diagnosed a year ago with fibromyalgia, the pain as you know is always there. I had the points health assestment and been told that I only have fibromyalgia and headacheand I am fit to go to work. I can't walk or stand more than 10 min but according to their system I am ok for work. what do I do?

[Shardi]

Appeal against this decision - you have every right to, it's ridiculous! Most decisions like this that are challenged do end up being overturned, so I've heard. Hope your doctor is behind you, that will help. Good luck!

[Hidden]

Definitely appeal most people get told there fit to work,

[stirwall]

I applied for ESA 4 years ago and last year had a review. Both times I was placed in support group as I am totally unable to work. It's worth applying and using Benefits and Work website to help your application to be successful

Anne

[lisatillett]

How have you been feeling and did you appeal the decision? I am at that point at the moment . Just sent off for mandatory reconsideration after not scoring enough points for esa .. ridiculous the format for points isn't it . ? Hope you found the strength to fight for your rights . Its a minefield and only aggravates our condition x

[merlin1967]

first if its for pip did they look at all your evidence have they written to your dr any hospital consultants have you done a review did you get help with your form filling welfare section it will be under your local council what meds are you on most people get no points they say money is there to help people who need it that is not true you need help from a disability worker from your own area don't give in they want you to not ask for a review so they have less people on pip i have fibro the pain is bad i can not work i went to see my dr as the pain is a living hell im on morphine based meds low dose then higher when needed just to manage sitting up let alone standing hope this info helps