had enough

[loop]

Ive just about had enough, having to explain my FM to doctors Dss, Atos etc, they dont have clue how hard it is to live with, I also got told ive failed my ESA medical, so ive got to appeal it, another load of stress that I just dont need, I just cant deal with all this crap anymore.

[jazher]

Aww loop,

Theres not much i can say, regarding advice hun.

I just wanted to send you a big gentle hug, and to let you know you are not alone with all this and someone might pop up to help you with what you need.

I hope it gets easier for you soon.

kel xxxx

[Hidden]

well that is awful can you change your gp ? a bit of support there would not go amiss hope it woks out for you some how love diddle x

[rubywhiplash]

Hi Loop

Really sorry for you so another battle on your hands yes do take on board Lynn's advice infact I think I will write to my MP now as we all need to stand united let them know how we feel on a daily basis with the fibro and with all the other crap that comes along with it I wouldn't wish it on my own enemy well perhaps those atos darlings have to be careful what we write as big brother is reading it, I am sure they have been anyway so not much of a surprise, so chin up and see what your MP can do for you.

Love and (((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))) Ruby xx

[Ang01]

Aw Loop, dont give up. You are not alone in feeling frustrated and upset at failing these medicals, it happens to most of the people that are applying these days. I know how daunting it can be having to fight but the advice given to me by my GP is that we have to fight the system. It took me about 18 months of fighting which was horrendous at the time but after my second medical I have now been put into the support group for ESA and have been awarded lower rate DLA although I do intend to reapply. I would recommend getting help either from the CAB or a local disability rights office as they have the expertise in completing forms and helping with appeals etc. Thats assuming you havn't already. And we all know that ATOS is a total shambols although that is no consolation to you at this time.

Lynn I read the article that you are referring to. Its such a shame that someone in such a high profile position has resigned his position. We can only hope now that the people who can do something about this sit up and take note of his reasons and do something about it. Also I think if enough MP's are bothered with cases such as Loop they will feel pressurised into an overhaul of the system and hopefully that will make it better for us.

One last thing, I joined the Benefits and Works website for a small fee and found them really helpful when completing my last lot of forms. It was well worth becoming a member and I'm sure they helped me get into the support group.

Take care Loop and don't give up. You will find the strength from somewhere to help you get through this. Love Angela x

[loop]

Thankyou for all your responses, I am going to see my MP and I am going to appeal, I will try really hard not to get them by the throat and scream 'what the hell is wrong with you people, stop ignoring us and realise we are genuinely ill' ;D I know I will find it hard to deal with but I am going to fight them, not just for me but all FM sufferers. x