I have been suffering with costochondritis in my chest and shoulder for over a year now that's how my diagnosis for pbc was discovered, I cannot use my bath as I can't put pressure on my arms , we live in a social house so don't have a shower. I waited 3 months for occupational health to come and assess me they came today and all they can offer me is a chair pump machine for the bath and no shower, I have 2 children so this wouldn't be practical having to lift a heavy machine in and out all the time. I have bought a shower and tiled the walls, all I need is someone to fit it and can't find anyone, I am having to go swimming every day before work just so I can use the showers there. I just don't think I'm being treated fairly.
Occupational health waste of time - PBC Foundation
Occupational health waste of time
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SharonM69
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Most plumbers can fit a shower and know someone that can do the tiles. Hope you get it sorted soon.
Thank you. It's hard trying to find one that can do electrics as well and within my budget, I will just keep trying. Off to the pool now lol x
I had costrochondritis when I was pregnant so I understand how incredibly painful it is.
I used to see a pain management consultant for neck pain and she told me that if the pain from costrochondritis didn't settle it could be treated by steroid injections into the area.
I know it won't help your situation with the bath but perhaps it might be something you could request? X
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