Budget - tougher for DLA claimants

pipkin71

sh1305 wrote: »

I agree. I had physiotherapy 2 years ago and was always in more after doing the exercises. (I couldn't walk because of the pain) I have now been told that my only option is injections. I do believe there's also an operation; but have no idea how much (if any) this will help.

I know you have problems with your eyes, sh, but why do you have pain issues - what causes that?

What injections / operation have they suggested you need?

Oldernotwiser

Doom_and_Gloom wrote: »

Who are you to tell people that are disabled not to have children :mad:?!

I wasn't telling people not to have children but saying that many disabled people might be better to make this decision for themselves, particularly where hereditary conditions are concerned.

There is more to the question than an individual's selfish desire to reproduce. There are many children (including a large number with disabilities) who could be adopted rather than bringing others into the world.

pipkin71

Doom_and_Gloom wrote: »

sunnyone not every kind of pain can be helped to a level that will mean it is 'treated'. Medication isn't always worth it as it can only take away some of the pain and add on lots of other problems like in my position.

There really are conditions out there that can not be helped pain wise like you think.

D&G, I know not every kind of pain can be treated, but it can be made easier to cope with by taking a combination of medications.

Of course, taking various medications can cause other problems, as I know only too well, but you can get to a level where the pain is eased, even if it doesn't remove it completely.

Having read some of your posts, I know our spinal problems are similar. I went through an awfully long period of living with severe pain until the right combination of drugs were prescribed. I'm not pain free and I have the problem where my body gets used to the level of drugs [plus, my hips are now causing further problems, which causes more pain] but medication can be prescribed to a level where the pain is easier to live with.

If you are still in a position where your pain is intolerable, I would honestly advise that you go back to your GP for a medication review. You may not get rid of your pain completely, but you can manage it so that it doesn't take over

pipkin71

Doom_and_Gloom wrote: »

There is an operation they can try to help me - it could end up keeping the pain and my mobility problems the same as it is now but they don't want to do it. The reason they don't want to do it (at least not yet) --> it might not help or it could paralyse me. It's just great having spinal issues...not.

I face the same D&G.

Due to the nerve damage in my spine, an operation could result in paralysis and I was given a likelihood of 80% risk, so they don't wish to go down that route at this time.

Having spinal problems is not simply a case of 'a bad back' as there are many other problems on top of a few aches and pains, as you know.

hamaradam

sox8369 wrote: »

There is no way that these ATOS doctors can be well informed and knowledgable on every medical condition - this is way it amazes me that they often ignore the medical evidence provided by the claimants own consultant/gp - its either extreme arrogance that they know better than the specialist - or a complete farce and waste of money -or a bit of both perhaps.

which is why the government use them....

Indie_Kid

pipkin71 wrote: »

I know you have problems with your eyes, sh, but why do you have pain issues - what causes that?

What injections / operation have they suggested you need?

I have a very complex eye condition which means my eye swobble. If I tilt my head (this is called a "null point") my eyes stop wobbling. However, this has caused problems with my neck. I find now that I have to (as uncomfortable it is) sleep on my back, else I wake up with a stiff and sore neck.

The operation is one that moves the null pooint and therefore, changes the head tilt. I can't remember what the injections are.

The pain isn't as bad as it was 3 years ago; but I do still have days where I'm in constant pain.:(

Aputsiaq

sh1305 wrote: »

Yes; but how many parents do you know have to supervise their child 24/7 to ensure they don't harm themselves?

Every parent with a child under 14?

hamaradam

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

Particularly if you get "help" from one of the organisations that have a vested interest in making successful claims for people and no morals in deciding who they help!

Ah - but if CAb or DWP were to help efficiently then there would be no need for these......would there?

Infact I believe I read somewhere on mSE forums that 'it is not up to the DWp to tell claimants what they can get, it is up to the claimant to find out' (how?) ...when most cab are clueless and folks queue up round the block before its even opened as they don't operate a phone service??

Hmm I beg to differ. Theres a very obvious need for these 'organisations' to tell the claimant the truth.

jimbms

Aputsiaq wrote: »

Every parent with a child under 14?

I think the qestion was meant for a realistic situation as in real life not some lefty social worker who has never had childrens PC ideal on paper.

Oldernotwiser

hamaradam wrote: »

Ah - but if CAb or DWP were to help efficiently then there would be no need for these......would there?

Infact I believe I read somewhere on mSE forums that 'it is not up to the DWp to tell claimants what they can get, it is up to the claimant to find out' (how?) ...when most cab are clueless and folks queue up round the block before its even opened as they don't operate a phone service??

Hmm I beg to differ. Theres a very obvious need for these 'organisations' to tell the claimant the truth.

Giving information is very different from filling in forms for people.

The direct.gov website is very thorough in its information on benefits and has been advertised extensively on television.