I have Cauda Equina after being told it was Sciatica - anyone claimed and won compensation?

zoe78

Hi have cauda equina syndrome 3 months now , after being told sciatica for many years, anyone claimed n won compensation?

steve51

Hi @zoe78

Good Morning it's great to meet you today 🌝 🌝 🌝 

I am very very sorry to hear about your current situation /Problems!!!!!

There is some info below for you I do hope that it is okay???

https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https://www.scope.org.uk/Support/Disabled-people/local-advice/Legal-help&index_url=https://www.scope.org.uk/Support/Disabled-people/local-advice/Legal-help&auth=qb00dj9pI1+oa5kcIB5UYA&profile=_default&rank=3&query=compensation

https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/negligence&index_url=https://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/negligence&auth=ZBKEBm8Wpkyd0brwstlJOQ&profile=_default&rank=2&query=compensation

Please please let me know if you need any further help /support???? 

thespiceman

Hello @zoe78   Pleased to meet you welcome.

Thank you for joining.  Sorry to hear this. I am one of the team of community champions. My good friend @steve51 is also a member of our team.  Has given you a lot of information. Hope that helps.

We help, offer guidance, information plus any advice to new members.

Have you contacted Cauda Equina Syndrome organisation for any support or relevant information.

https://www.caudaequinauk.org.uk.
Email [email protected].

We are a friendly community. Care and share, supportive.

Please ask if we can advise on anything. Some one will know from our community or a member of our team.

Please take care.

@thespiceman

Waylay

Eek. So you were told it was sciatica for years, but 3 months ago you were told it was cauda equina? Did you have surgery?

zoe78

Yes I woke one morning numb from waist down,  rushed to hospital after being left allday by first ambulance crew, emergency surgery now still wheelchair bound 

ClaireCesa

Hi I run the UK national support group for CES. - THE CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME ASSOCIATION (Cesa) we are patient led and can offer lots of advice about managing CES all the issues. We run support group meetings around the UK -you can find our website at www.ihavecaudaequina.com We also have a helpline 03335 777113 or you can email [email protected]