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[Weeeileen]

New to this site and not feeling good.I've been off antibiotics for 2 weeks but can't produce a sample so I'm trying to stay off them until I do but it's really difficult when I'm feeling so unwell. I'm also thinking about applying for PIP but am very nervous- how poorly do you need to be? Hope someone can help. Thanks Weeeileen

[jimmy1c]

Hi Eileen

I usually only have an emergency pack of steroids and antibiotics that last 5 days. As far as pip I got help with applying from local social services welfare rights dept. I had phoned to ask for advice and they offered a home visit and I found them very good

Jimmy1c

[Weeeileen in reply to jimmy1c]

Thanks, Jimmy. I have a 2 week rescue pack but am trying not to take them so that I can get a sputum sample to take on. Was your pip application successful?

[jimmy1c in reply to Weeeileen]

Hi yes it was. I had to attend a centre in Glasgow but I found the staff very nice and understanding

Jimmy1c

[Weeeileen in reply to jimmy1c]

Thanks again, Jimmy. This is really helpful though I'm still nervous about applying. Back on antibiotics doxycycline this time. Hope you're feeling well 😊

[mrsmummy]

Hello and welcome to the site.

[Dedalus]

Welcome weeeileen -if you're not feeling well it would be best to call your GP about whether to start the antibiotics before obtaining sputum sample.

[Weeeileen in reply to Dedalus]

Thanks Dedalus, spoke to the nurse yesterday and got some different antibiotics so we'll see how it goes.

[Dedalus in reply to Weeeileen]

Good news - hope the new antibiotic starts working quickly so you're back on your feet soon. I believe Age UK or Citizens Advice can help filling out the forms for PIP. Good luck with it. All best wishes x

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Hi hope you starting feeling better soon, it's always worth applying for pip but do get some help filling it in. Take care, let us know how you get on😊 xxx

[Weeeileen in reply to Damon1864]

Thanks, Damon. I'm going to ring the council tomorrow to see if I can get some help so I'll let you know how it goes. Xx