hi please can anyone tell me if i can claim DLA suffering fibromyalgia? thankyou

[learzo]

[wolvesguy]

I suffer from fibromyalgia and I claim dla if you get the claim form take it to the c.a.b and ask them to help fill it in they can word it alot better hope this helps you Ade

[learzo in reply to wolvesguy]

thankyou x

[Mazz64]

Yes you can, its very difficult to get and I'm sure you will be turn down first time so appeal, I applied for it a couple of years ago, they said no, I didn't appeal as I didn't have the energy to be honest, I will try again when I feel to a fight.

Good luck x

[learzo in reply to Mazz64]

thankyou x

[haribo36]

I get DLA high rate care and mobility but got turned down first try.Then I went to DIAL who helped me with the form and I got awarded low rate.As my fibro got worse I had someone from CAB fill the form out for me and I got high rate.Do you know that it has been changed to PIP now and it is harder to get but if you get help from CAB and send in enough info as possible then that will give you more of a chance.Please also remember to base it on your worst day with your symptoms xxx

[Hidden]

Yes you can I also have high rate. X

[a42h]

I suffer with depresion & asthma, I have just recently been diognosed with fibromyalgia and have applied for pip (DLA) again as mine ran out in march and was to ill to fill it in, have just had a nice lady come out from the Patworth Trust and help me fill mine in, will let you know how I get on, good luck

[Hidden]

Hi There learzo

You should apply anyway but its PIP now not DLA and there are slight differences if you click on the fibroaction butterfly in the right hand corner of the screen it will take you a wealth of information including a section about benefits. You can also download forms I think! Check out Mdaisy's post from yesterday because it has a direct link

It would be better to get help from an advocacy service such as the CAB, Welfare Rights or DIAL whichever you have access to where you live They know what to write and how to word things. Before filling it in brainstorm each of your individual illnesses from Migraines to bad back......... everything. It also beneficial to know what medications you take for what

I used Welfare Rights I have Fibromyalgia, Hypermobility, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, IBS, Depression and anxiety to name a few for example.

Hope this helps and remember we are a friendly site and there is always someone here who will listen and offer advice.

Many warming and healing fluffie cuddles for you

xxxzebxxx

[emzyjayne86 in reply to Hidden]

I suffer with every 1 of your illnesses I work 44 to 66 hours a week, I'm finding it a struggle at the age of 30 should I really feel like this? I'm a care assistant f9r mental health and dementia a very demanding and challenging job 12 hour shifts. Who would I see about getting help?

Thank Emma

[mikeymoo]

Hi, it depends how your condition affects you day to day. Not everyone can get DLA just for having the diagnosis As you know the government are cutting back on benefits. You will be applying for the new benefit called PIP and it replaces DLA.

These days you may have to go to a medical assessment to see how bad your pain, mobility, etc, is. Please do apply and don't be put off if you get knocked back the first time. Hugs x

[anbuma]

I have dla fro care but not for mobility .even tho i ahve difficulty going places and getting about -I even went to CAB who quite blatantly told me before he even started that I wasn't goign to get it.i struggle to walk my dogs even a short distance and im sure thta is why htye held it against me

[mimiwen]

I get DLA and mobility allowance. As others have said, you usually get turned down the first time you apply and you have to appeal. That happened to me and it was really hard finding the courage and strength to appeal, but I was given it after that.

Do get professional advice and help to fill out the form from someone like the CAB, I couldn't have done it without.

Good luck!

[Kellyjo82]

Hi. I'm new to this.

I have fibro and put a claim in April for pip. I have just had me decision today and was unsuccessful. I don't know what else to do. I'm on 32 and have 2 kids. 1 with autism. I'm finding it so hard at the moment to cope with everything. Some advice would be nice please. Thank u. X

[Elthiahomo5]

I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia I kept going to the doctors saying I was in a lot of pain all over nothing was really done until I went to a another doctor and sent me for quite a few test until I was sent to pain clinic and there I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia I've been going through years of pain with this I've now be given pregabalin to take 75 mg been on it for a couple of weeks and am still in more pain should I up it or bare with the pain I get constant pains in my shoulders arms legs knee elbow hands and my hips find it hard to walk more than 5 10 mins I need to claim DLA or something need some help to see what am entitled to this was tiring just using my fingers to type this