how do i get on disability benefits any tips

bigjl

There is only one form of sciatica that relates directly to the sciatic nerve, one down each leg. But if you realise that I know people that take Tramadol, have nerve blocks etc, and regularly visit pain clinics you will see that not everybody has a bit of pain and then things, cool, benefits time.

Some people try to break throught the pain barrier, the worst thing you can do for sciatica is to do nothing, keeping mobile is essential.

For the record I have got Degenerative Disc Disease, Cervical since 2002/3, Thoracic since 2008. Plus Sciaitca since an accident at Training School, 2000. Aswell as Inflammatory Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, and yes till 3 months ago I was carrying people up and down stairs. Mainly because I have found the fatigue debilitating, if I could get through that I will be back at work, note I have not posted any threads on getting benefits, the only thing I want is my ill health retirement, which I am entitled to and have paid for.

Though it is extremely rare for sciatica to cause paralysis, I have found the following info' from proper medical website.

The Cause: Nerve Compression
Compression of the sciatic nerve can cause any of the above-cited symptoms. Rarely is nerve damage permanent and paralysis is seldom a danger as the spinal cord ends before the first lumbar vertebra. However, increasing trunk or leg weakness, or bladder and/or bowel incontinence is an indication of Cauda Equina Syndrome, a serious disorder requiring emergency treatment.

The above statement refers initially to what most would consider to be sciatica, pain in the buttocks and radiating down the leg. But also refers to the other condition that presents with sciatic type pain. Which is mentioned below.




But such things are not relevant to this thread as the OP was just looking at hints to ensure benefit payments.

And has been advised that they are dependant on having genuine mobility issues, or care requirements. As that is what the benefits are for, assistance to assist the person with these issues, not somebody trying to increase his benefit income and looking for hints and tips.

If the OP has such mobility issues then I would assume he would have stated this.

I think you may be getting causes of sciatica confused, there are more than one,




Cauda equina syndrome

Cauda equina syndrome is a very rare and serious condition that can cause sciatica. However, unlike other causes, cauda equina syndrome can permanently damage the nervous system and, if it is left untreated, will lead to paralysis.
If you are experiencing sciatica, one of the warning signs of cauda equina syndrome is that you may suddenly and inexplicably lose control of your bladder or bowels.
If you have sciatica and experience a sudden loss of bladder or bowel control you should call 999 to seek immediate medical assistance.


This info' is from an official NHS website.

Nothing posted in this post is to be regarded as medical advice, and was only posted to illustrate earlier posts.

pugs1

I agree totally with your last post.

My point was because your earlier post just generalised sciatica as a problem that people could continue to function through. Anyone who suffers severe chronic sciatica knows that load bearing is mostly impossible without severe pain, let alone carrying other people up and down stairs. So yes there is only one form of sciatica, but many levels of pain and side effects resulting from it. I also agree that If the OP knew the raw end of sciatica he/she would not be asking what to write in the forms.

I sympathise and hope your condition does not deteriorate further.

babymoo

maxmycardagain wrote: »

dmg24 wrote: »

maxmycardagain, could I suggest that if you wish to ask for help on your own claim you start a new thread? Your posts do not appear to relate to the OP's query. I would note that if you do feel that you are a danger on the roads the burden is on you to advise the DVLA of this.[/QUOTE]

and not be able to eat/pay the rent.....:T:T:T

Find a job where you are not a danger to the rest of the road users! Why on earth would you ever consider putting yours and everyone around you's life at risk!?

pwales_2

bigjl wrote: »

There is only one form of sciatica as there is only one sciatic nerve, one down each leg. But if you realise that I know people that take Tramadol, have nerve blocks etc, and regularly visit pain clinics you will see that not everybody has a bit of pain and then things, cool, benefits time.

Some people try to break throught the pain barrier, the worst thing you can do for sciatica is to do nothing, keeping mobile is essential.

For the record I have got Degenerative Disc Disease, Cervical since 2002/3, Thoracic since 2008. Plus Sciaitca since an accident at Training School, 2000. Aswell as Inflammatory Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, and yes till 3 months ago I was carrying people up and down stairs. Mainly because I have found the fatigue debilitating, if I could get through that I will be back at work, note I have not posted any threads on getting benefits, the only thing I want is my ill health retirement, which I am entitled to and have paid for.

Though it is extremely rare for sciatica to cause paralysis

The Cause: Nerve Compression
Compression of the sciatic nerve can cause any of the above-cited symptoms. Rarely is nerve damage permanent and paralysis is seldom a danger as the spinal cord ends before the first lumbar vertebra. However, increasing trunk or leg weakness, or bladder and/or bowel incontinence is an indication of Cauda Equina Syndrome, a serious disorder requiring emergency treatment.

But such things are not relevant to this thread as the OP was just looking at hints to ensure benefit payments.

And has been advised that they are dependant on having genuine mobility issues, or care requirements. As that is what the benefits are for, assistance to assist the person with these issues, not somebody trying to increase his benefit income and looking for hints and tips.

If the OP has such mobility issues then I would assume he would have stated this.

I think you may be getting causes of sciatica confused, there are more than one,


Cauda equina syndrome

Cauda equina syndrome is a very rare and serious condition that can cause sciatica. However, unlike other causes, cauda equina syndrome can permanently damage the nervous system and, if it is left untreated, will lead to paralysis.
If you are experiencing sciatica, one of the warning signs of cauda equina syndrome is that you may suddenly and inexplicably lose control of your bladder or bowels.
If you have sciatica and experience a sudden loss of bladder or bowel control you should call 999 to seek immediate medical assistance.

hi my next comment has nothing to so with the thread but it does point out why medical stuff should not be quoted as "right"......

i have a spinal injury on my scans my cord conus went to just past l2...
average is before l1 some rare ones continue to l5/s1 level so i was told by a consultant
everyone could be is slightly diffrent
thats why medical stuff should not be quoted on here even if you dive an amblance!

cit_k

maxmycardagain wrote: »

dmg24 wrote: »

maxmycardagain, could I suggest that if you wish to ask for help on your own claim you start a new thread? Your posts do not appear to relate to the OP's query. I would note that if you do feel that you are a danger on the roads the burden is on you to advise the DVLA of this.[/QUOTE]

and not be able to eat/pay the rent.....:T:T:T

Wont be a problem if you end up in prison for killing someone on the road. By knowingly driving when unsafe, that would also make it murder surely?

bigjl

pwales wrote: »

hi my next comment has nothing to so with the thread but it does point out why medical stuff should not be quoted as "right"......

i have a spinal injury on my scans my cord conus went to just past l2...
average is before l1 some rare ones continue to l5/s1 level so i was told by a consultant
everyone could be is slightly diffrent
thats why medical stuff should not be quoted on here even if you dive an amblance!

I did a long post to answer this but went to make a coffee and it logged me out before I had posted. So here goes my second go.

What exactly is your point, other than to be derogatory about Ambulance staff, do you think there is a different Anatomy & Physiology taught to Ambulance staff. And other HCP.

There may be more detail in a Dr's training but the body is the body.

Your Conus Medullaris is at L2 rather than L1, though when I studied A&P the textbook mentioned it was not always in the same place , but normally around L1/L2.

The CM then goes into a narrow bundle of fibrous tissue called the filum terminale, surrounding this is the cauda equina, basically a group of nerve roots that dangles from the conus medullaris.

From these nerve roots spring nerves that control the lower body, including the bladder, genitals, legs and feet, etc.

Damage to the conus medullaris leads to a collection of symptoms known as conus medullaris syndrome. Or cauda equine syndrome.

Would you have made the same comments if a Dr had posted what I did earlier?

Do you know much about Ambulance work, not the taking home of the old dears, or PTS as we call it. But real proper Frontline Ambulance work, do you really think my entire job is driving.

You are making a judgement about somebodies medical knowledge just because part of the job involves driving, would you be surprised to learn that we side step A&E for MI's, or Heart Attack patients, and take them straight to the CathLab.

Maybe I should have used quotes, for my earlier post, but that written above was from my head rather than a quote from an NHS website, which I used to save time.

My spelling and punctuation aren't the best, but seriously when you are having a dig then at least have the good grace to spell correctly and try and use punctuation and sentences so that your post makes sense.

I may have taken your comments the wrong way, if so I apologise.

andyandflo

cit_k wrote: »

maxmycardagain wrote: »

Wont be a problem if you end up in prison for killing someone on the road. By knowingly driving when unsafe, that would also make it murder surely?

Is it the same for failing to notify DVLA that I am a Type 1 Insulin Dependent diabetic, failing to notify the insurance company or regularly taking up to 100mg of MST/Oramorph.

And that is no troll comment either, all of the above I do - I value the abliity to be able to drive not some pen pusher dictating that I can't!

prettypeach_2

akin_drum wrote: »

Maybe it's just me, but this thread looks very much like someone looking to beat the system by asking the best way to complete the forms.

The new way of MSE perhaps?

Of FGS so many sheep round here.
Why does everything have to end up in a gang mentality?
Even if one person is trying to 'beat the system' or something, why does that have to tar all of MSE or the sensibilties of gangs of sheep?
:wall:

bigjl

andyandflo wrote: »

cit_k wrote: »

Is it the same for failing to notify DVLA that I am a Type 1 Insulin Dependent diabetic, failing to notify the insurance company or regularly taking up to 100mg of MST/Oramorph.

And that is no troll comment either, all of the above I do - I value the abliity to be able to drive not some pen pusher dictating that I can't!

As far as being a Type 1 diabetic, we have several at work, one is back driving on Blues.

It is a notifiable condition but I don't think it means they take your license off you automatically, though if you had a hypo and had an RTC which caused injury then you would be in a bit of a sticky wicket.

The use of strong painkillers is also not an issue unless they cause a detrimental effect to your driving, such as lack of focus or drowsiness. If they cause you any problems then they could put you in a postion when you could be guilty of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.

I would never advise anybody to drive with a notifiable condition, especially when the condition doesn't stop them
from driving completely legally, it just doesn't justify the risk.

An Insurance company would also have a field day, by not informing them you are putting yourself at risk of future litigation in the unfortunate event of an RTC. As they would hold you in breech of your T&C and cancel the policy, not a good situation.

My Uncle had lost both lower legs due to complications of Diabetes, he had a motability car, no problems whatsoever, he was also on some strong painkillers due to his various medical conditions.

Indie_Kid

andyandflo wrote: »

Is it the same for failing to notify DVLA that I am a Type 1 Insulin Dependent diabetic, failing to notify the insurance company or regularly taking up to 100mg of MST/Oramorph.

This could land you in serious trouble and your insurance would be void / invalid. You may also get a fine.

And that is no troll comment either, all of the above I do - I value the abliity to be able to drive not some pen pusher dictating that I can't!

Does other peoples' safety not matter to you? They don't just decide not to let you drive - they have good reason to say yes or no.