Who s tried to get a blue badge with an advanced MPN

[skodaguy]

My wife is pushing me to apply to get a blue badge. My last pre transfusion Hb was 47 and I really thought that I was at risk of a severe superior mesenteric artey failure . Pre transfusion I did not eat for 4 days as anything in my stomach caused ischaemic symtoms which were only relieved by lying on my left side to improve veinous drainage and general circulation.

I have read the MPN community struggle to get blue badges. Has anyone managed it and if so how.

If you wonder how I can identify ishcaemia thats because I was a medical professional till 6 1?2 years ago.

Apoglises for the spelling

[Val_P]

Hello I have a blue badge. I have ET and suffer with bone pain in my right leg.

Blue badges are issued to people with limited mobility. If you feel you need a blue badge you need to explain fully what impact your condition is having on your ability to walk any distance.

[Nickthedevil]

Hi, I have a blue badge. I have ET and heart problems. However I also have severe arthritis in my feet and ankles so it is likely that the badge was awarded more because of the effect this has on my mobility.

[mhos61]

gov.uk/government/publicati...

I’ve just looked at the above criteria.

Bullet point three ‘People who may get a blue badge’ mentions ‘do you find walking very difficult due to pain, breathlessness or the time it takes. If your advanced condition makes you breathless, I’m sure you could apply on these grounds. You have nothing to lose by trying.