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  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 782 Empowering

    My Mental health support worker came this afternoon and she made a phone call to the UC to find out what was happening with my medical assessment form. They said they had got it in August and were working on it. They will let me know in a couple of weeks as to whether they need me to attend a medical or not. SW seems to think they will accept the GP's recommendations and not require me to attend Medical. Hopefully that will be the case and I'll qualify for Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity. LCWRA which will be an extra payment on top of my UC which will probably get back dated as well. And on that note she has signed off my case now but will remain in the background if I need any help with anything. She will be retiring at the end of January bless her she's been invaluable to me. She's really helped me get back on my feet and I'm eternally grateful for that. Now it's up to me. I found out that roundabout November/December the DWP will send a form out for me to fill in to make a claim for State Pension and I'll also find out if I am eligable for Pension Credit. And on 10th February I can apply for a free Bus Pass to start on the 10th March which is my SP start date. All coming together Nicely. Shows what can be achieved with the determination and the right help from the right departments. Happy Days

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,367 Championing

    Fingers crossed @Johnboy412000 I hope everything works out well for you.

    Take care.

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Community Member Posts: 4,265 Championing

    Feel so bad

    Coughing phlegmy sneezing

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,367 Championing

    I am sorry you are so unwell. Have you tried doing a test for Covid?

    Please take care of yourself.

  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 782 Empowering

    Good morning everyone. Cloudy start to the day and not too bad temp wise. I got my medication review this morning then probably trip out somewhere afterwards. Hope you all have a nice day and take care.

  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 782 Empowering
  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Community Member Posts: 4,265 Championing

    No

    I don't have anything to test myself

    I'm.. Much worse today

    Been awake since 2

    Sneezing coughing up phlegm runny nose

    I took paracetamol

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,367 Championing

    It does sound more than just a heavy cold and I am so sorry you are so unwell.

    You can buy the Covid tests kits on Amazon for ยฃ6.99 for 5 tests or could you phone and speak to your GP. With your other health issues he might be able to give you something to help.

    Please take care of yourself.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 5,260 Online Community Team

    Sorry you're feeling so ill @Amberpearl. I'd recommend calling your dr about it in case it is Covid. Are you managing to drink and eat?

    Have you ventured out somewhere @Johnboy412000?

    It's lovely and sunny here but with a chill in the air. Hope you're all having a lovely day ๐Ÿ˜Š

  • Rag_793
    Rag_793 Community Member Posts: 806 Empowering

    Been awake since 2am, just watched some stuff on Netflix, before getting up. Sat down and sorted out a load of rubbish and started the thinning out of the book collection. Then decided to finish Saving Lives at Sea, but just cannot settle one bit, I have again retreated back to my bedroom. Sat on the bed with the Mac tuned into Netflix

  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 782 Empowering

    Been to see the Surgery Phamasist. Aparently my Colestrol and BP were fine but he was a bit concerned cos my BS were up and whilst last year they showed Pre Diabtese they are now showing Diabetes. Aparently my Liver is leaking too much protien so he has prescribed Metformin. I have to take one tablet each day with my evening meal for a week and if I can tolerate them ok then to increase to 2 tablets per day one at Breakfast and 1 at teatime. In 3 weeks time they will call me back in with a Urine Sample and see how things are going. He didn't say what the BS count was but I have a monitor so I can check it myself anytime I want. Hopefully I'll be ok with the Metform and get the Protien count back down. Time will tell. Everything else is fine and there's no reason to adjust my other medication though the Ramipril is questionable. Maybe a need to lower the dosage.

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,367 Championing

    Hi @Johnboy412000 the following link might be of interest to you.

    I hope you tolerate the medication and it helps with your BS.

    Please take care of yourself.

  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 782 Empowering

    Good morning everyone. Cloudy start to the day and cool with it. Going to be a warm day when it gets going. Chill out day for me. Hope you all have a nice day and take care.

  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 782 Empowering

    Thanks Bluebell. So far I'm ok. They are slow release tablets so far no side effects. Early days I suppose.

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Community Member Posts: 4,265 Championing

    I've not left the house

    Had a very bad night sleep

    Was up 5 times

    I've coughed so much my stomach hurts when I cough

    Sneezing coughing up green phlegm aches and pains shivering then sweating are the symptoms of many things that's the problem

    I have an appointment booked with gp Tomorrow morning re my swollen feet and ankles

    Not sure in up to it, but I can ask Dr to listen to my chest

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Community Member Posts: 4,265 Championing

    I'm sweating atm

    Ate a little bit yesterday forced myself

    Yes I drinking

    I can't take any cold remedies due to to my afib meds only allowed paracetamol

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,367 Championing

    Good morning everyone. Bright and sunny here but cold. Last lawn cut today until Spring.

    I hope you all have as good a day as you can.

    Take care.

  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 782 Empowering

    @Rachel_Scope I went to the doctors to see the Pharmacist yesterday morning and afterwards went to Brighouse and then back to Huddersfield after having a bite to eat.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 6,051 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Good morning all!

    Very cold day today, may have to put the heating on again๐Ÿ˜ฐ

    I bought pizza crumpets last night as recommended by @Rachel_Scope and I can't wait to to try them, has anybody else had them?

    Have you finished your garden preparation for winter @Bluebell21?

    Always nice to have a chilled day @Johnboy412000, are you going to watch any film or TV?

    Sounds like you're in a lot pain and very uncomfortable @Amberpearl, I really hope the GP will be able to help. Good luck with the appointment today๐Ÿ˜Š

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 5,260 Online Community Team

    I'm so glad you've got a drs appointment @Amberpearl. I hope they're able to help you feel better, it sounds like you're really suffering.

    I really like Brighouse @Johnboy412000. Have you been to Mamil Cafe?