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6 years 1 month ago #205649 by Jasmine357
Replied by Jasmine357 on topic Fibromyalgia, depression stress and anxiety
Hi Shazier and Jakki,

I thought I would respond to both of you at the same time.

Thank you Jakki and Shazier for taking the time to reply with your very detailed comments. I really appreciate it.

I have just this minute given my completed form to my husband so that he can post it for me. It has taken me at least more than a week to complete it and I have included 10 pages of extra information regarding my difficulties. I don't think I could have completed it without the help of this site.

I am sincerely hoping that I am successful claiming the mobility side of pip whereas before I wasn't. I have tried my best to include as much info as possible.

You are of course quite right Shazier in saying that the pain and stiffness from both the fibromyalagia and osteoarthritis is incredibly difficult to cope with. I also have whats known as fibro-flares and PEM (post-exertional malaise) which means the pain and stiffness and fatigue intensify to the point you may not be able to do anything at all, let alone the activities in the form.

Like you, I also suffer from depression. I was also diagnosed with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). To suffer both physical and mental health difficulties is debilitating.


Regards
PF
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6 years 1 month ago #207456 by Jasmine357
Replied by Jasmine357 on topic Fibromyalgia, depression stress and anxiety
Hi,

Well, I have just received the HCP's report back after attending an assessment.. What can I say? I should have known what to expect to be honest.

I haven't even received a decision on my claim yet but by reading my report I know what it will be already.

The assessor who was a nurse did indeed acknowledge my health conditions regarding pain, fatigue etc. He also stated on the report that my cognitive test was poor. He was correct about this. However, he has totally contradicted and gone against what was discussed/examined during the assessment. The report is generic just like my last one with the same computerized phrases etc.

I just wanted to ask what the following question means?
'It is likely that the functional restriction identified in this report will be present at the recommended point of review: he ticked the 'yes' box. It says;based on the claimants likely future circumstances, it would be appropriate to review claim in 2 years?

By ticking this box as a 'yes' this must surely mean he has identified functional restrictions?

I am sorry if this sounds a bit like garble-I am trying to figure out what he means.



PF x

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6 years 1 month ago - 6 years 1 month ago #207473 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Fibromyalgia, depression stress and anxiety
perfumeflower

So the questions means pretty much what it says, will you have the same conditions and level of disability when reassessed in two years as you do now.

Gordon

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