Worrried about working

libbyapril

I am a diabetic on 4 insulin injections a day can someone give me peace of mind i have diabetic neropathy in me feet and am currently on 100mg morphine with oramorph for breakthrough pain it is a pain no one can describe at the moment with a struggle and the help of good work colleagues still managing to work 2 days its sitting down job one on a monday one on a thursday as the day after iv worked i can barely walk iv been award high rate dla care and mobility but worried that i should not be working some say you can work some say you cant and im worrying now, if i give up work it would mean claiming more benefits to which i dont want to i could not bear to not work i know work is coming to an end but trying to stick it out with the help of medication,can someone give me some advice so i can sleep at night

dmg24

What information do you need? I'm sorry, I can't understand your post.

McKneff

Well, I have to say you should be proud of yourself, your work ethic shines through, as does your tenacity.

If you can work, keep on keeping on.

Have no advice but I just wanted to wish you well.

bunny999

I think you should consult your GP about whether you should be working or not. If you are overweight, trying to loose weight might help your condition. If you aren't on a low carb you should be as this helps prevent diabetic complications (I am a diabetic but my condition is under control). Obviously your condition is very serious as your GP is prescribing morphine. If you are unable to work you should claim ESA.

Best Wishes

AsknAnswer2

Are you asking if you are permitted to work and earn while receiving DLA?

If that is your question, yes you are permitted to work. DLA is not based on whether you work or how much you earn, it's based on the needs arising from your disability.

libbyapril

no im not overweight and gp said damage was done to feet when blood sugars were very high, now diabetes well under control but was just concerned cause i was lead to believe i could not work if getting dla lot happier now with your replies thank you

Indie_Kid

The only restriction is that your job can't contradict your care or mobility needs. IE, if you claim HRM on the basis that you're unable to walk, you couldn't work on a building site.

sunnyone

libbyapril wrote: »

I am a diabetic on 4 insulin injections a day can someone give me peace of mind i have diabetic neropathy in me feet and am currently on 100mg morphine with oramorph for breakthrough pain it is a pain no one can describe at the moment with a struggle and the help of good work colleagues still managing to work 2 days its sitting down job one on a monday one on a thursday as the day after iv worked i can barely walk iv been award high rate dla care and mobility but worried that i should not be working some say you can work some say you cant and im worrying now, if i give up work it would mean claiming more benefits to which i dont want to i could not bear to not work i know work is coming to an end but trying to stick it out with the help of medication,can someone give me some advice so i can sleep at night

There are treatments for neuropathic pain, have you asked your pain clinician about them?

Opiates dont touch it because it works on a diffrent system to normal pain but other drugs can really help, I have similar pain and I was at breaking point before I tried tried them.

libbyapril

Thank you for all replies more happy now i can walk minuim distance into work then im sitting down doing my job, pain is very bad at night when i have to get up for toilet or if we go out shopping etc can walk short distance then need to use wheelchair against my will