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I haven’t been able to work since last October due to chronic headaches, migraines!

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I haven’t been able to work since last October due to chronic headaches, migraines, at the moment I’m living off me saving, can anyone tell me, am I entitled to any sort of benefits? Thank you

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If you are unable to work, then you should apply for ESA, also, if your illness prevents you from looking after yourself properly, you may be entitled to PIP. I suggest you look on the Benefits and Work website, complete the test questions, and see where you are with the results. Also contact CAB, to see if they can help you with claiming. Good luck and hope your headaches cease soon.

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Kimpo in reply toFRreedman

Thank you for your advice, very much appreciated

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YASMINTINAFMA UK Volunteer

healthunlocked.com/fibromya... , hello there, there is a help line available during the week and sent the link which may help you. Have you always had this migraines must be very in pleasant to live with xx

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Kimpo in reply toYASMINTINA

Hi, yes they are of a chronic nature, unfortunately, my life is on hold, just waiting to see Dr Silver who is an expert in this area. Many thanks

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Hello, I see you have left your post open. If you would like to lock it for privacy reasons this link will show you how.

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Also locked posts tend to get more replies from members :)

Momo

PS may ask do you suffer with Fibromyalgia?

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Kimpo in reply toDizzytwo

Thank your advice about locking my posts, I think I’ve done it, but in not 109% sure, My symptoms seem to point to Fibromyalgia, I will discuss it with the specialist I’m seeing in May. Thanks again

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Dizzytwo in reply toKimpo

Hi there :) your very welcome. But you didn't manage to lock this post. But no problem. I can lock it for you?

For future reference if you need to edit a post like this one for example this is what you do. Scroll right back up to the top and at the bottom of your post you will see this.

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WF2k

Hi, I have had chronic headache's for over twenty years, the gp's put it down to vertigo but I think there's more to it. Would you mind sharing what the doctor says? Please. I'm quite interested.

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