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PIP yet again extended.

Last October I received my PIP renewal forms. I sent them in and almost immediately was sent an extension for a year. Just been sent another extension for...

Last October I received my PIP renewal forms. I sent them in and almost immediat...

Badbessie

•16 hours ago

1 Reply

Am I giving in??

Hey peoples, Hope this post reaches you all well, I have more quality sleep during the day light hrs and my Hubby has his naps...

Hey peoples, Hope this post reaches you all well, I ...

Debsdelight72

•1 day ago

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LGPS IHR application appeal

Hi all. I’m appealing refusal of my application for IHR under LGPS. The grounds for appeal are perverse decision and by employer is supporting the appeal. What...

Hi all. I’m appealing refusal of my application for IHR under LGPS. The grounds ...

Winter_night

•1 day ago

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Change of assessment appointment for DLA to PIP review

Does anybody know if you have an assessment appointment booked for a DLA review and it's not convenient for instance if you will be away abroad on holiday,...

Does anybody know if you have an assessment appointment booked for a DLA review ...

lynne2496

•1 day ago

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UC50 form

Dont really know why im writing this, support maybe i dont know.I'm sitting here thinking I didn't write enough on my form and they'll turn me down. And I...

Dont really know why im writing this, support maybe i dont know.I'm sitting here...

Bertjolly

•1 day ago

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Changes to Welfare

There is a post regarding proposed changes to those who claim welfare under the new Labour government. Have spoken with my friend who is senior at the Home...

There is a post regarding proposed changes to those who claim welfare under the ...

LhasaMomma

•1 day ago

1 Reply

has anyone had a pip phone call ?

I’ll with fibromyalgia:(

Scoo1961

•2 days ago

2 Replies

Don't Know What to Do

Hi all, I have been trying to get help for 9 months. My pain started in my feet and pelvis(9 months ago), and slowly spread everywhere else. I have been on...

Hi all, I have been trying to get help for 9 months. My pain started in my feet...

Kat791

•2 days ago

1 Reply

Fibro Symptoms

How does everyone manage their symptoms? I suffer with episodes of feeling unbearably hot and sweaty then another occasion I can be freezing cold....

How does everyone manage their symptoms? I suffer with episodes of feeling unbea...

TanzT

•3 days ago

7 Replies

Appointments

When last posted regarding my last appointment I didn't see that gp in person it was over the phone the craziest statement when she surrgestted I chat with my...

When last posted regarding my last appointment I didn't see that gp in person it...

Pastafox

•3 days ago

7 Replies

Esa payments

I haven't been well and only just checked banking and I have had no esa payments for September I had no letter to say they were stopping it

I haven't been well and only just checked banking and I have had no esa payments...

Nicjy

•3 days ago

9 Replies

my little health journey

Hello, I am a 20 yr old female, I am diagnosed with POTs and Fibromyalgia as of this year. I deal with some fun mental health issues due to how I grew up. I...

Hello, I am a 20 yr old female, I am diagnosed with POTs and Fibromyalgia as of...

ghostly1activities

•3 days ago

2 Replies

Pain from mattress

Hi everyone on this wet ,miserable day .Pain free sleep is not a given with arthritis and fibromyalgia but lately I feel like I'm a roast on a pit fire.I can't...

Hi everyone on this wet ,miserable day .Pain free sleep is not a given with arth...

kookie999

•3 days ago

5 Replies

Register as Disabled , information needed

Hello,Hope you are doing well today, hopefully the weather is not affecting you too much today. I just come across that you can register yourself as Disabled....

Hello,Hope you are doing well today, hopefully the weather is not affecting you ...

IlGattoPanceri

•4 days ago

20 Replies

Progress on applying for benefits

Hi everyone. Not too long ago I posted about applying for PIP. Well I haven't done that yet, but I did instead apply for Employment and Support Allowance....

Hi everyone. Not too long ago I posted about applying for PIP. Well I haven't d...

PurpleRing

•5 days ago

17 Replies

Interesting PiP Review

I have had two previous PiP Reviews over the last few years. I always get called for the interview. Last year, I received my paperwork far earlier than I...

I have had two previous PiP Reviews over the last few years. I always get calle...

LhasaMomma

•5 days ago

4 Replies

Lwcra

Hi.So I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 24 years ago. I have struggled with severe anxiety for many many years, from childhood and abusive husbands. I...

Hi.So I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 24 years ago. I have struggled with seve...

Bertjolly

•5 days ago

21 Replies

Brief story

pain began 9/22 considered to be PMR then inflammatory arthritis; 30MG steroids worked initially then when reducing went on to methotrexate which didn’t work....

pain began 9/22 considered to be PMR then inflammatory arthritis; 30MG steroids ...

gableendie

•6 days ago

2 Replies

pip telephone consultation

has anyone been given pip with fibromyalgia, I have a telephone consultation after waiting weeks for a reply, and I’m really nervous, anyone been awarded pip...

has anyone been given pip with fibromyalgia, I have a telephone consultation aft...

freedom2017

•6 days ago

25 Replies

Who do I turn to. (Please don't judge)

I really did not want to bother anyone with this, and the fear of being judged because I have been judged and given a hard time throughout life about it, but I...

I really did not want to bother anyone with this, and the fear of being judged b...

saxcat

•8 days ago

20 Replies

fibromyalgia medication

hi folks it’s been a while since I posted but I’m after some advice, I was diagnosed with Fibro about 2yrs ago by my lupus specialist, I was put on duloxtine...

hi folks it’s been a while since I posted but I’m after some advice, I was diagn...

Brandy2020

•8 days ago

6 Replies

Not amused

Well I was due to have my dental surgery today, It's been a long time coming, So for the first time in over 4years I have caught some lurgy thing, The cough...

Well I was due to have my dental surgery today, It's been a long time coming, S...

Debsdelight72

•8 days ago

3 Replies

Most days

Feelings

Pastafox

•8 days ago

1 Reply

Unhelpfull gp appointment

Hi all, hope yous are doing well I had a review of my medication today. I take 300mg of gabpentin 3 times a day and 20mg fluxocitine per day. This wasnt my...

Hi all, hope yous are doing well I had a review of my medication today. I tak...

annak01

•8 days ago

23 Replies

post hip op

has anyone had a hip replacement and been far worse afterwards. Sooo depressed. Not sleeping. In constant pain. 50 times worse. Original pain but with many...

has anyone had a hip replacement and been far worse afterwards. Sooo depressed. ...

dorking15

•9 days ago

6 Replies

Puzzled

Hi all I don't think I've posted on this forum but I do follow with interest as i was diagnosed few year ago with fibro, i have a couple times on the lung...

Hi all I don't think I've posted on this forum but I do follow with interest as ...

Macjayne

•9 days ago

3 Replies

Morphine patches. Pain relief but no sleep. Will it get better?

I’ve been trying bunov 5mcg patches. They’re are the only thing that has really made a difference to my pain. My lower back pain and stiffness is so much...

I’ve been trying bunov 5mcg patches. They’re are the only thing that has really ...

Brigga

•10 days ago

8 Replies

lansoprazole and naproxen

hi, I’ve just been prescribed naproxen to take “as and when needed” for the pain and told to take lansoprazole the same day. the problem is I don’t always...

hi, I’ve just been prescribed naproxen to take “as and when needed” for the pain...

agtf1

•10 days ago

18 Replies

Rock Hard Muscles

My sister is struggling with stiff muscles. They are all basically very stiff. But, her neck and shoulders are the worst. The muscles in her neck are solid....

My sister is struggling with stiff muscles. They are all basically very stiff. B...

Twin4Life

•10 days ago

16 Replies

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PIP yet again extended.

More Questions

Am I giving in??

LGPS IHR application appeal

Change of assessment appointment for DLA to PIP review

UC50 form

Changes to Welfare

has anyone had a pip phone call ?

Don't Know What to Do

Fibro Symptoms

Appointments

Esa payments

my little health journey

Pain from mattress

Register as Disabled , information needed

Progress on applying for benefits

Interesting PiP Review

Lwcra

Brief story

pip telephone consultation

Who do I turn to. (Please don't judge)

fibromyalgia medication

Not amused

Most days

Unhelpfull gp appointment

post hip op

Puzzled

Morphine patches. Pain relief but no sleep. Will it get better?

lansoprazole and naproxen

Rock Hard Muscles

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