Good morning.
I’ve just had my results from a MRI scan . I currently receive PIP at the lower rates for both daily living allowance and mobility . My results are as follows facet arthropathy changes at C7-T1 level (neck) resulting in mid to moderate left exiting neural foraminal Calibre stenosis and facet arthropathy with left central disc extrusion at L4-L5 level ,resulting in a severe lateral recess calibre stenosis with compression of the L5 root . All in all my mobility has reduced me to numerous days without being able to leave the house due to the pain and on occasion loss of feeling in my fingers and unable to walk (I generally use a stick ).
I’ve been advised by a friend to contact PIP and make them aware of the update from my MRI results. I was wondering if anyone else has had any of the above and what your long term diagnosis is/was . Obviously I’m aware everyone’s symptoms vary. Has surgery helped you ? I’m awaiting an appointment with spinal orthopaedics to determine the next step. I was also wondering is there any point to contacting PIP ,if surgery could fix my current situation ? As I hate dealing with these people as I have at times been made to feel a liar and questioned my own answers even though I was medically retired from work some 6 years ago due to a long term back injury .
Thank you
