Hi, my name is Sabu28!

Sabu28

Hi,I am suffering joint pain for more than 5 years.i found difficulty to walk and feel numb my toes during sleeping time and got serious depression for this pain.Docrors try find the reason for pain and gave me several medicine such as naproxen,amitriptyline as a regular mefication.but it's not cure and day by day its spreading and then Gp referd me physiotherapist and orthopaedic specialist and the orthopaedic told me that they thought it's a neurological problem and refer me again a neorologist.i am now waiting for the appointment.I am a full time student i find difficulty to continue the course for this pain.can I apply for pip in this situation.

ClaiireLouiise

Hi @Sabu28.

Welcome to the community!

Anyone can apply for PIP. The forms ask about the difficulties you experience in various aspects of your life. You can apply for it with or without a diagnosis. You would be able to describe your symptoms as something like "Generalised widespread pain" where it asks for diagnosis. They also ask you to list any specialists you are under or any therapies you receive. You would be able to mention the Neurologist and the physiotherapy etc.  

Have a look at this website for more info. Hope this helps a little.

https://www.gov.uk/pip/how-to-claim

Sabu28

Thank u so much .So I can apply then.

Sabu28

Thank you so much.

ClaiireLouiise

You're Welcome @Sabu28. 

Good luck with your application. Check out the PIP and benefits category for more info.

https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/talk-about-pip-dla

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @Sabu28, and a warm welcome to the community!

You've had some great advice from Claire about PIP, do give it a go and let us know how you get on. You may be interested in our dealing with chronic pain discussions too.

Ami2301

Hi @Sabu28 welcome to the community!