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Hi to all, severe pain, what can I do?
I am Still having servre pain in my bladder and my back hips ect doc won't give me any strong medication cus it's not working but isn't bothered about what's causing all my pain feels like bone on bone pain I am not happy. Think I need a mobility scooter. I cannot do Leg raisers at all. What can I do? Paracetamol Ibuprofen…
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Advice on Protecting Footwear in the Garden?
Hi everyone, I’ve recently started using some reusable boot covers to keep my boots dry and mud-free while gardening, especially during rainy days. They’ve been pretty handy, but I’m curious if anyone else has tried something similar or has other recommendations for keeping footwear in good shape while working in the…
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Historic medical records
I am trying to obtain my medical records from 30+ years ago - to clear my mind when I had a serious accident. I have moved house in between - so different GP / Hospital. Does NHS keep medical records forever or are they destroyed after x years ? How do I start my search - and where ? Is there a central storage place or are…
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We Might Regret This - NEW - BBC 10pm
We Might Regret ThisComedy drama about a queer, disabled woman of colour in her early 30s. Stars Kyla Harris, Elena Saurel, Darren Boyd, Sally Phillips, Ed Bluemel and more. Comedy drama inspired by the lives and experiences of its creators Kyla Harris and Lee Getty. Centring around a new relationship, an impending blended…
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Hi, my name is SusanJessica1! Diverticular Disease, not putting on any weight since a hospital visit
I'm 64 and live in County Durham. I was diagnosed with Diverticular Disease in March 2024 when I ended up in Hospital after first being diagnosed with a severe UTI but the Antibiotics didn't take the pain away from the right side of my stomach so i took myself to the doctors who then sent me straight to the Hospital, I…
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Screaming
We have a local chap who clearly has MH issues who walks/runs around the neighbourhood all night screaming loudly I emailed the local PCS, last year and asked them for help/to make sure that they were aware of it - they weren't (despite being based locally - they could not miss it ) I was told to let them know next time it…
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Chronic vertigo / vomiting
hi my name is Chris and I have meniers. I have had three attacks of chronic vertigo/vomiting in two months. I’m worried about my job and life in general now. How do people cope with this. One attack at work and two at home. My worry is how to deal with this if out and about, as I can’t stand/walk when this happen. Any…
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Exopulse Molli Suit
I came across this suit by pure chance while surfing YouTube. I have had Spasticity in my left arm, wrist, hand and left leg since early 2012. I had been thinking that Stem Cell therapy was the solution to Spasticity, but it isn't! The Mollii Suit is an incredible innovation, but raises a series of important questions. 1:…
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Is Bristol Accessible?
Hey! I'm thinking about moving to Bristol for a degree I want to pursue, but I have fibro and use a walking stick. Can anyone who lives in Bristol with mobility issues give me any advice? Particularly about the hills which I really noticed when I visited 😅 Hannah
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Does anyone know about lumber and neck stenosis
Hello all, I am a 60+ male, and I am hoping to get information about an illness I believe that I have called lumber and neck stenosis which is still under investigation by hospitals and GPs, and i was hoping to chat to someone who knows all about this very painful illness. Thankyou.
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Aldi stop click and collect
I was very disappointed that Aldi are stopping click and collect from their stores. As a wheelchair user, I find their stores difficult to manage, can’t see into freezers, doors on high fridge shelves, so have loved using the click and collect feature. Anyone else want to shout about it?
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Buggy with restraints not being acknowledged
had a few problems when away this week with companies recognising my boys buggy with restraints in the same category as a wheelchair. He is in it because unless he is in an enclosed area like a home or secure soft play it is not safe for him to not be in it. Especially when travelling. I booked passenger assist and no…
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Super Blue Moon 2024 - visible tonight
Super Blue Moon 2024: When can you see the Supermoon? IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES But this full Moon is particularly special as it's a blue Supermoon. A Supermoon is when a full Moon is closest to the Earth, appearing bigger and brighter than normal - up to 15% brighter and 30% bigger than regular full Moons. This Supermoon…
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Income support to UC
Hi everyone, Recently I got migration notice letter that I have to apply to UC from income support. As I got standard pip with both components many years ago and also get disability premium £42) Severe disability premium(£81)On top of my income support . Now if I apply UC will i lost those payments? I am totally confused
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My life now
I was born at 24 weeks and I was born with spastic paraparesis. I had difficulty walking and I had to walk with callipers on my lower legs. It was very painful and I was bullied at school from day 1. It continued until I left school at nearly 16. My life has been tough but my Christian faith has helped me through it. I’m…
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Facebook
Just be aware of Facebook group to do with benefit advice from people. You can ask anonymously. But I find when I ask a question people put a laughing emoji, series questions. Not just me but others who ask questions have had hateful replies. I have since left. It's a shame that a handful of people spoil it for others.…
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University Disability Discrimination & Tribunals
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has an experience of taking their university through a tribunal. I have been left with no choice but to take mine through a formal tribunal now due to very prolific and direct discrimination against my disabilities. However, the programme I am complaining about has taken the stance of its…
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Which "wins"? Single-sex groups and opposite sex carer...
Hi! First time posting so please accept my apologies for any errors or omissions in advance! I'm a disabled mum and one of the few benefits of the pandemic has been that I could join a (free of charge) mothers' group for weekly online meetings - they have been a wonderful support to me. Now restrictions are easing up, the…
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Loneliness
Hi All , I was just wondering how do you deal with the the days when you feel lonely ?. Mox
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A lot of change to life and my health in the last 12 months....
I guess this is kind of a vent / rant as things have just be crazy…….. So around this time last year i got diagnosed with ADHD which is great as its finally help me understand myself more - Still waiting for medication though! I'll explain more as I go on. I also started working on my t-shirt printing business which was…
