I have fibromalgia

freddyboy66

 Hi What benefits would i be entitled to please?

CockneyRebel

Hello and welcome freddyboy

depending on your situation you could be able to claim ESA and PIP

1 )Try putting your details into an online benefits calculator
2) try taking the self tests at B&W. they have both ESA and PIP available without charge.
http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php

NicolaH

I get pip for having fibro as well as a few other chronic illnesses if thats any help
xx

Topkitten

Fibro, like other chronic conditions, gets progressively worse in most cases. It depends how bad it is for you as to what benefits you get. It usually isn't automatic.

TK

Dee26

How do you know if you have 

fibromalgia ?

poppy123456

Dee26 said:

How do you know if you have 

fibromalgia ?

Because like 1000's of others including myself the other person has most likely been diagnosed. A true disagnosis of fibromyalgia can only be diagnosed by a rheumatologist.

poppy123456

freddyboy66 said:

 Hi What benefits would i be entitled to please?

Hi,
PIP the benefit that's replaced DLA is possible. PIP isn't awarded based on a diagnosis, it's how your conditons affect you daily. Google PIP descriptors and a list of the points scroing will come up. Other benefits will depend totally on your other circumstances.

Tori_ladybug

I got the diagnosis by a consultant three years ago. I still manage to work as I am too scared to apply for benefits. 

Dee26

You should apply for benefits, dont be scared, go for it