Myalgic Encephalopathy (M.E.), Refused medical retirement

dobefan

I've been and sought advice, and asked how many points I'd been awarded, as I had zero points by the board Dr I had no case! I could appeal his descision but I don't need that amount of stress in my life.

At the moment I'm getting paid, so long may it last.

Cheers

:beer:

clairec79

For those of you with ME it may be worth getting your B12 levels checked (or just supplementing your intake) low B12 can make the symptoms much much worse. So many GPs don't bother testing B12 as 'textbook' they don't tend to be low unless you are in your 60s or above.

I collapsed as mine were so low it caused my bone marrow to shut down - a lot of the early signs were similiar to ME and I have read that often supplement can ease the ME (and it some cases 'cure' it - though I suspect those where it cured it were misdiagnosed and it was B12 causing the problem entirely). Got to be worth a try if it may improve your quality of life surely

dobefan

dobefan wrote: »

I've been and sought advice, and asked how many points I'd been awarded, as I had zero points by the board Dr I had no case! I could appeal his descision but I don't need that amount of stress in my life.

At the moment I'm getting paid, so long may it last.

Cheers

:beer:

Spoke too soon, I've been kicked off again, with one point this time :mad:

Cheers

GlasweJen

pernicious anaemia (B12 deficiency) is usually treated with injections as B12 is poorly absorbed through the stomach so even those with a B12 problem may not benefit from taking supplements. If you suspect a deficiency you should always get a doctor to test you properly as there is such a thing as overdosing on vitamins.