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DLA !!! finished the form !,I must have spent over 10 hrs on it !, for those that have filled it in, how long did it take you ?

larissa

•11 years ago

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A ONE-ARMED man trying to claim disability benefits said staff asked if he thought his limb might grow back.

Gary Swift, whose right limb is missing from below the elbow, says he faced the question while being medically assessed. He had applied for an employment...

Gary Swift, whose right limb is missing from below the elbow, says he faced the ...

esagestapo

•11 years ago

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.. oh dear.. part 2!

..so I chewed holes in my owner EJ's new tea towel, do you think I will swing it with this cute look???

..so I chewed holes in my owner EJ's new tea towel, do you think I will swing it...

electricjaws

•11 years ago

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RESULT

Hi all, I haven't written on here for a few weeks but, I want to share some positive news. I have been in appeal for a few weeks now to get placed from WRAG...

Hi all, I haven't written on here for a few weeks but, I want to share some pos...

scorpiolady22

•11 years ago

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Who gets dla

I have recently been diagnosed with fibro ,I have been off work since jan,but hoping to go back next month.I am learning to pace myself,but struggle daily,I...

I have recently been diagnosed with fibro ,I have been off work since jan,but ho...

Twix

•11 years ago

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JUST GOT BACK FROM THE DOCS

I asked my Gp has the dwp or atos been in touch with you at all about ESA my claim,and my Gp said no they have not been in touch with him at all,it's...

I asked my Gp has the dwp or atos been in touch with you at all about ESA my cla...

bec29

•11 years ago

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"Bedroom Tax" - hope on horizon?

I know that this isn't directly related to DLA et al., but believe several members are affected by this iniquitous Bedroom Tax in addition to other financial...

I know that this isn't directly related to DLA et al., but believe several membe...

SnagglePuss

•11 years ago

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my incapacity is changing to ESA

i currently receive incapacity benefit .today i revived a letter from jobcentre and saying. we will telephone you soon to talk about how this change will...

i currently receive incapacity benefit .today i revived a letter from jobcentre...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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BBC Wales Fibro Program

Has anyone seen the program on BBC Wales called "Week in Week out"? I was chatting to a friend of mine who was visiting his mum in wales and he said there was...

Has anyone seen the program on BBC Wales called "Week in Week out"? I was chatti...

Mazz64

•11 years ago

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"Help,feel like Iam on the verge of a nervous breakdown"

Hi all,I haven't posted much on here but I really need to offload how Iam feeling and I don't have any friends to talk to.I really felt like I was going to...

Hi all,I haven't posted much on here but I really need to offload how Iam feelin...

haribo36

•11 years ago

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pain been see doc (lololol) got fever and didnt know about it (loolol)

went see my gp yesterday the one who knows me apparently i have a fever and dont know it ?????? 37.6 ... she said to me after takin my temp do you feel...

went see my gp yesterday the one who knows me apparently i have a fever and don...

purpleclaire

•11 years ago

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Happy Friday for some .........................

Got my DLA Tribunal today at 3.30 am so nervous. I keep thinking in 4 hours time ill know. Really frightened I dont know what to wear. Was hoping it would...

Got my DLA Tribunal today at 3.30 am so nervous. I keep thinking in 4 hours ti...

ellablade

•11 years ago

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A Bijou residence!

I have located our new Volunteer Hut! With a mixture of skulduggery and connections in high places, I have managed to secure the free use of this rather...

I have located our new Volunteer Hut! With a mixture of skulduggery and con...

ladymoth

•11 years ago

16 Replies

After trying various electric riser chairs.........

Tulips decided they just didnt give her the real lift she wanted.... So she got one of these instead..... Now there's just no keeping up with her... just mind...

Tulips decided they just didnt give her the real lift she wanted.... So she got ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Struggle well I did not think it would be and now I find myself sataying away at

my daughters. She has CFS and a toddler. The later is absoluetly gorgeous and I suspect the major fafctor in keeping my daughter sane. So he chronic...

my daughters. She has CFS and a toddler. The later is absoluetly gorgeous and...

Ginsing

•11 years ago

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Rehabilitation Centre

hi every one i was in pain management today . the Dr who i saw today he was nice to me he asked lots of question about my pain and depression while i was...

hi every one i was in pain management today . the Dr who i saw today he was nice...

Hidden

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Struggling....

I don't post much on here.... but I just wanted to write down how I am feeling at this very moment. I have fm, currently on the edge of having a flare up....

I don't post much on here.... but I just wanted to write down how I am feeling a...

soozy1984

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Anyone developed sore throat after taking Duloxetine

I seem to be intolerant of everything my doctor tries to give me for my pain, and have recently been getting by with just codeine. However I seem to have gone...

I seem to be intolerant of everything my doctor tries to give me for my pain, an...

Maladjusted

•11 years ago

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Here's another one that beggars belief..

I have finally conceded I need an electric riser-recliner. The social worker (we are old friends now) arranged for me to make a short(ish) journey to try one...

I have finally conceded I need an electric riser-recliner. The social worker (w...

tulips123

•11 years ago

26 Replies

What will certain drugs have on my system

I am prescribed dihydrocodeine, amitriptyline, methocarbamol, diazepam and parecetamole, what effect will this cocktail of drugs have on my body

I am prescribed dihydrocodeine, amitriptyline, methocarbamol, diazepam and parec...

claire100573

•11 years ago

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LOL..I DO NOT BELEIVE IT!!!

HI ALL.just thought this was priceless...i am going through an appeal for DLA,,an ongoing saga,,,i sent my first part in last week and sent 2nd part in...

HI ALL.just thought this was priceless...i am going through an appeal for DLA,,a...

pondminstrel

•11 years ago

11 Replies

i am now getting the high rate disabilty and care what is the most esa payment i can get

ramsgatemart

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Here's Dougal .......... For Sithy

He's here and chilling out :D :D :D

Fibrofoggiest

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Finally got some meds

After seeing my consultant at hospital a few weeks ago and being told its fibro, I had to wait for his letter of recommend treatment to get to my gp. So 3...

After seeing my consultant at hospital a few weeks ago and being told its fibro,...

Joanne1973

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Hi i'm Rachael (17)

trying all sorts of stuff that my parents are trying (just been diagnosed with fibro) lots of pain!! anyone tried: Malic acid + magnesium Low oxalate diet...

trying all sorts of stuff that my parents are trying (just been diagnosed with f...

RachaelLouisewithFibro

•11 years ago

3 Replies

could i have fibro cant spelll it lol

name is claire im 40 yrs of age and since last october i have been constantly exausthed and in chronic pain in my legs and back mainly.. it has started to get...

name is claire im 40 yrs of age and since last october i have been constantly ex...

purpleclaire

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Hysterectomy?

Hi all, Has anyone hear had a hysterectomy? I'm only asking because I've had long term problems with my period and excessive bleeding. I've had a mirena...

Hi all, Has anyone hear had a hysterectomy? I'm only asking because I've had l...

babebatista

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Time caught up to me!

How do I start, ah some background. Last Friday was a day from hell. Job centre interview after successful ATOS medical. Only tho be told that with...

How do I start, ah some background. Last Friday was a day from hell. Job centre ...

jekkstar

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I am on low DLA.and ESA.can I claim mobility allowance,as I can't walk far at all.

lynda_jayne

•11 years ago

2 Replies

CAN ANY ONE TELL ME PLZ IS IT TO LATE FOR ME TO MAKE A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE SO CALLED PHYSIO WHO ASSEST ME AT THE ATOS CENTRE?

Because ive just read throu my appeal papers again for the 10 time lol, as i couldnt fully take it all in due to lack of concentration and stress,but basicaly...

Because ive just read throu my appeal papers again for the 10 time lol, as i cou...

bec29

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for May 2013

DLA !!! finished the form !,I must have spent over 10 hrs on it !, for those that have filled it in, how long did it take you ?

A ONE-ARMED man trying to claim disability benefits said staff asked if he thought his limb might grow back.

.. oh dear.. part 2!

RESULT

Who gets dla

JUST GOT BACK FROM THE DOCS

"Bedroom Tax" - hope on horizon?

my incapacity is changing to ESA

BBC Wales Fibro Program

"Help,feel like Iam on the verge of a nervous breakdown"

pain been see doc (lololol) got fever and didnt know about it (loolol)

Happy Friday for some .........................

A Bijou residence!

After trying various electric riser chairs.........

Struggle well I did not think it would be and now I find myself sataying away at

Rehabilitation Centre

Struggling....

Anyone developed sore throat after taking Duloxetine

Here's another one that beggars belief..

What will certain drugs have on my system

LOL..I DO NOT BELEIVE IT!!!

i am now getting the high rate disabilty and care what is the most esa payment i can get

Here's Dougal .......... For Sithy

Finally got some meds

Hi i'm Rachael (17)

could i have fibro cant spelll it lol

Hysterectomy?

Time caught up to me!

I am on low DLA.and ESA.can I claim mobility allowance,as I can't walk far at all.

CAN ANY ONE TELL ME PLZ IS IT TO LATE FOR ME TO MAKE A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE SO CALLED PHYSIO WHO ASSEST ME AT THE ATOS CENTRE?

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