how do i get on disability benefits any tips

bigjl

sh1305 wrote: »

But how do people on here know that?

True, but I have made mention of my job several times, in many different threads.

Perhaps I should have listed where my quotes where posted from or mentioned my qualifications etc.

But I don't comment much on anything medical as that is not the purpose of the forum, and I would feel uncomfortable about posting info' and then stating what I do, just seems a bit like trumpet blowing.

pwales_2

bigjl wrote: »

I think you would find that is specific medical advise, as in oh, you have a rash, take cream z three times a day, etc, etc.

I don't consider discussing general medical conditions with references to A&P to be giving medical advice.

I also reserve the right to be wrong about this. But I am also a trained HCP and all my "facts" are indeed facts, i don't see why I would post inaccurate or misleading information in that way, some may, when talking about benefits etc.

But, hey, I just drive the Ambulance don't I.:D

i do beleive you are missing the point...your origional post came across that sciatica was a normal thing and not worth worrying about...
someone reading it could think "oh im ok i read it on mse"

let me tell you i started out with sciatica now im in a chair, i too was ignoring sciatica as nothing untill it made me fall and damage the conus part (which was lower on me than normal) now in a chair....

ill correct driver to paramedic ..... but you still should not post medical things here

WASHER

thistledome wrote: »

It's possible, going by the name: "Max my cardigan".

The user name is "Max my card again!" :rotfl: I think this is a debt related username, not "Max my cardigan" as you quoted above.

bigjl

pwales wrote: »

i do beleive you are missing the point...your origional post came across that sciatica was a normal thing and not worth worrying about...
someone reading it could think "oh im ok i read it on mse"

let me tell you i started out with sciatica now im in a chair, i too was ignoring sciatica as nothing untill it made me fall and damage the conus part (which was lower on me than normal) now in a chair
ill correct driver to paramedic ..... but you still should not post medical things here

Sorry but sciatica is a normal thing, except when your symptoms aren't actually impingement of the sciatic nerve but similiar symptoms caused by damage or inflammation around the nerve roots near the conus. What I am trying to say is that not all pain that is typical of sciatica is sciatica, but that doesn't change the fact that impingement of the sciatic nerve is fairly common and not considered serious.

This may be flawed thinking, but sadly that is the position of a lot of the NHS. Though most in the NHS would like to take the American position, and do MRI and CT scans on everything, this would make sure that the two weren't ever confused. Sadly the money isn't there to do it, in fact in a lot of Hospitals the equipment isn't there.


It is possible that the trauma from your fall brought about your paralysis, as this is common in people that fall onto their lower back. You may have been unlucky enough to have had both conditions. Though thinking about it, it is possible that your pain was all along caused by Cauda Equine Syndrome and was wrongly dismissed as normal sciatica.



My post had two headings, to explain the differences between the two problems that can cause what most would term sciatic pain.

Not to say that all sciatic pain was normal, even though most is, but that there are two types. In the same way as several medical conditions cause the same markers in the blood to be evident.

As an example, I used to get occasional headaches and a stiff, painful neck when studying at Uni, and then I was involved in an RTC that caused the start of my Cervical Spondylosis, I never had it before, but the signs and symptoms where pretty much the same.

I have also never had to personally deal with paralysis, other than occasional pins and needles and half of my hands going numb when I wake up. So your viewpoint is also a lot different to mine. And possibly a better viewpoint to mine.

I may need to reread my earlier post to make sure it reads the way I intended it to.

I did try and write it so that a lay person could make sense of it.

But I did mention both of the conditions that cause the typical sciatic type pain, and deliberately didn't go into too much detail so as not to confuse anybody. And also so that nobody tried to use my post as a diagnostic tool.


I have gone back and amended the post, to try and make it clearer.

TOBRUK

jasondm wrote: »

had gout on a regular basis for 5 years causes discomfort ,wifes got bad back. Sciatica. i know people who are on benefits because they somehow qualify. anyone know whats the process is any tips
thanks

jasondm, I see that you have not responded to replies to your thread you started almost a month ago which makes me wonder whether this is geniune.

However, if you believe you qualify for DLA you should request a form. You fill this in giving an honest answer to each question. The only tips you require is to give relevant answers and give details and examples of any care and mobility requirements.

You may contact people such as CAB or DIAL if you require any help in filling the form. Then it is down to the DM to make decision on whether they think you qualify for an award.

andyandflo wrote: »

Ah, I think you will find that that is the case. It is down to the DVLA based on medical evidence (ATOS does come to mind!!) whether they issue a licence. Once in the system there is no going back.

andyandflo wrote: »

bigjl wrote: »

Thanks for that comprehensive reply.

From what I have heard it is down to a medical for DVLA to see if I am fit. Others I know regularly lose their licence for 6/12 months at a time.

As regards the Morphine, I take it with me every where I go as I have no warning when an attack will occur. It is the only relief that works up to a point - then off to A&E for some of the real stuff!!
I could be miles away from home or hospital - there is not much you can do on a motorway except pull over, self medicate and get either home or hospital.

What I know - from enquiries made on Confused.Com and others that with a disclosure to the insurance company would result in no insurance due to the extrtemely high loading or failure to quote.
Indirectly that would lead to the loss of my ability to drive.
Either way damned if I do, damned if I don't.

My worry also is that once the cat is out of the bag there is no going back.

I have worked hard all of my driving life to be a safe driver - 45 years with no convictions or penalty points - only to lose it over this.

andyandflo, you have a duty to inform the DVLA of your condition if it is required of you - there are certain illnesses or conditions listed with the DVLA and if you should have one of these you are required to inform them! It is not your decision to make if you are fit to drive or not. With certain illnesses, conditions or when taking certain medication the GP will inform a patient whether they should drive or not.

It is only your view that you are a safe driver! Last year I was given 'oramorph' and I can tell you that I would certainly not be fit to drive - especially after just taking it! The fact that you while driving will pull in and take morphine before continuing with your journey is extremely dangerous and very selfish. You certainly don't consider other people's (or your own) safety - the only thing you care for is for your own desire to drive at any cost.

Despicable behaviour.

AsknAnswer2

I don't expect the mother of a child killed by a selfish road user would value someone's perceived "right" to drive higher than she would value the life of her child.

There is no absolute "right" to drive; there are specific conditions which must be met in order to be entitled to drive. There is however an absolute "right" to life.

andyandflo wrote:

My worry also is that once the cat is out of the bag there is no going back.

Once a person is dead there is not going back. There's plenty other modes of transport if you are declared unfit to drive. For the poor soul in the grave killed by a road user who knew he or she may be declared unfit if they admitted the truth to the DVLA, he can't just go about his business in another manner; he's dead and that's the end of it. His mother will never be able to hug him again, he won't see his children grow up.

andyandflo wrote:

From what I have heard it is down to a medical for DVLA to see if I am fit. Others I know regularly lose their licence for 6/12 months at a time.

You've heard wrong. The DVLA do not request a medical in every case. In my case they wrote to my Doctor and granted me a provisional liscence. It's far easier to refuse a provisional than it is to take a full lisence away, yet they granted it to me, no medical. The lisence only lasts for three years and if I want to extend it (and have done previously - just never got around to driving lessons) I simply write to them and ask for an extention and tick a box saying no change to my condition.

andyandflo wrote:

I have worked hard all of my driving life to be a safe driver - 45 years with no convictions or penalty points - only to lose it over this.

My friend tried for years to get pregnant. She failed. She tried IVF, spending just about every penny she had saved. It was unsucessful. In the end she chose adoption and went through the rigourous procedures, finally being accepted and adopted a little boy. She loved and looked after that boy like no-one else ever could. He grew into a good lad, never in trouble. His life was snatched away by someone who knew they were unfit to drive but failed to declare their condition to the DVLA. My friend went through every motion possible in order to have a child to raise. And when she got that little boy, she worked hard, very hard to raise him. She sacrificed a hell of a lot for the lad. Only to lose him because some inconsiderate selfish individual didn't want to risk losing their licence and having to take the bus. The bloke lost more than his licence in the end. He lost his liberty. But some day he will be released and will be free to start his life over. My friend and her son don't have that luxury.

babymoo

I can't actually believe what andyandflo has been writing, surely they are on a wind up. No one is really that stupid. If you had taken 100mg oramorph you wouldn't be able to stand up to get into a car let alone drive it. Surely a troll, they seem to be on a wind up on a lot of threads.

Just incase you are telling the truth andyandflo, where abouts do you live? I just want to make sure I am driving no where near nutcases like youselves!

andyandflo

babymoo wrote: »

I can't actually believe what andyandflo has been writing, surely they are on a wind up. No one is really that stupid. If you had taken 100mg oramorph you wouldn't be able to stand up to get into a car let alone drive it. Surely a troll, they seem to be on a wind up on a lot of threads.

Just incase you are telling the truth andyandflo, where abouts do you live? I just want to make sure I am driving no where near nutcases like youselves!

Sorry mate, it's not a wind up.

I have a cupboard full of drugs for my illnesses/disabilities including MST 10's & 30's + 600ml Oramorph.
Without those I can't function at all.
I am prescribed up to 100mgs every 12 hours including a mixture of Oramorph every 4-6 hours.

Yes I can stand up and drive with that quantity, been taking it since 2004.

The only difference is that as it is highly addictive, the pain control is being lost at the expense of the need to have it in my blood stream.

In addition I take other meds for Depression & Anxiety since 1994 + Insulin, with the rest being to control bodily functions.

For your info, in the South of England & travel to the North West via M1, M6 regularly.

Duncombe

andyandflo wrote: »

Yes I can stand up and drive with that quantity, been taking it since 2004.

People can drive with 10 pints of stella in their system - that doesn't mean that they should.


For your info, in the South of England & travel to the North West via M1, M6 regularly.


How worrying for me.

Your posts never fail to amuse me

steve5915

To be eligable for DLA you have to satisfy the DWP that you have a disability - a disablity that affects your day to day life ie walking is one example.There are two components the mobility component and the care component which are set at certain rates you may be eligibla for one of these or both .The first thing you need to do is apply they in turn will check with your Gp expect a long wait for a desicion though currently about 11 weeks.