sorry if that seems like an odd question. I was diagnosed some years ago and am determined not to give up work despite the sensitivity. I drive to work as I can't stand the pain of being bumped about on the tube, but my parking is not as close to my office as I would like. As I also have plantar fasciitis I arrive at my office very hot, in pain and knackered. My sister tells me I should apply for a blue badge to at least get a closer parking space but I don't know that I would qualify. I try to keep active and work through the pain but I think it's time to ask for help. Any advice?
It might be a good idea to ask Best to understand how to cope with these issues. FM is difficult and I hope you can find a treatment from a rheumatologist. Ask a rheumatologist for the help and what the criteria is for receiving blue badge.Feet are a terrible pain with plantar fasciitis. I suffered for several years tried everything. Long story short found better shoes and arch supports help eliminate the pain . It takes time and patience even the custom inserts for shoes did not help from pediatrists. Better spring shoes help reduce the amt of pressure per sq inch. Walking in them relieve Pfizer’s and can help the feet heal. I swear by these spring shoes. Also helps back knees and balance the muscles. In my experience it finally gave me peace.
Pfizer should be Pressure per sq inch.
Thanks for that. I wear supports for the pf, which help to reduce the frequency of attacks. The FMS symptoms are more problematic for me.
Hi Sue!!!
Because of the osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia when I asked the dr for the
handicap sticker she immediately gave me a permanent handicap plate. Also I periodically go to physical therapy for my Planter fasciitis when it gets inflamed . And then I got a lawyer who specializes in fibromyalgia cases representing me for disability. I felt bad at first but when you hurt as bad as we do we qualify for it. Definitely need companionate doctors on board. I hope you get it.
FM can be tricky to control. I finally found a rheumatologist to help me control pain issues.
Thanks Denise, that's really helpful.
It’s definitely worth looking into it talk to your gp he may be able to give you a medical certificate to help you
Your so good working full time I’m 47 worked in education kindy and pre-primary so I’m not working anymore but have started a small candle business fro home I ca do it at my own pace and in my own time fingers crossed you can get a blue card sending you all the best of luck ❤️
Hi I’m seeing a rheumatologist on the 9th of April for my fibromyalgia that my doctor absolutely thinks I have lots of blood tests MRIs and lots acupuncture can I please ask what your rheumatologist did to diagnose you to be absolutely sure and what he recommended to you for pain relief and did you go on a antidepressant sorry for all the questions just recently been diagnosed thank you ❤️❤️❤️
And I also had pf I had injections under my feet steroid quarter zone injection that helped me heaps and wear soft shoes I love this page so knowledgeable people on here that are so willing to help each other ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Donna
I MUST work, I have a mortgage to pay and a family that haven't quite flown the nest. It's hard but necessary.
And good luck with the candle business.
Sue
Thank you I’ve worked all out married life so now I can’t I have income protection through my super I can claim that up to two years I didn’t even know I had it if you need time off ring your super fund you may have it but just don’t know I only know because I rang them about something and told the lady I wasn’t well she said do you know you have income protection so my doctor wrote me a letter I was approved and resigned from work so at least that gives me 2 years to try and get better or at least know my limits I love my candles wish I could put photos up lol 😂 take care and thank you sending you lots of good luck and happiness ❤️
Firstly well done unfortunately I recently had to give up my job as it was making my health worse !
As for getting a blue badge it is possible, I was granted mine about a month ago in Cornwall. The application is online, you have to provide a passport photo and may have to have an assessment. I didn't have an assessment but was contacted by email to answer some extra questions and then received my badge in a couple of weeks. It also costs £10 payable when you apply but it is refunded if you don't get one. I would say that it is definitely worth applying and be as explicit as you can be on the application so they understand fully the impact of this disability on your life.
On the other question yes it is classed as a disability. X good luck x
Hi Donna
i had a chat with my specialist about my symptoms and where the pains were, frequency, other conditions I suffer from. He told me mine was an easy diagnosis.
I take Duloxetine which are an antidepressant but work as a very good painkiller, although I have recently had to double my dose to 80mg. I top up with co codamol. I also take anti inflammatory pills so must take stomach liners too. Without Duloxetine my fibro fog is and tenderness is unbearable.
Thanks Leanne
Thank you so much for your reply ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have fibro n arthritis and applied for disability. I didnt get it for the mobility part but got it for basics like my partner having to help me in n out of bath etc. I applied for blue badge n got it nomproblem. You can get this without applying for disability
Thanks Helen. I have to see my doctor next week and think I will ask for support.