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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Belfast, UK

My DLA was up for renewal in August I currently receive middle rate no mobility in Northen Ireland we haven't changed to PIP yet. Forms went in May wrote to my doctor he sent a detailed report back regarding my fibro and the pain I'm in daily. I them was sent to be assessed yesterday by a doctor. One of the most awful experiences I've ever had !!! The doctor was very blunt with me and I felt he was constantly putting words in my mouth and giving me double meaning questions. I had a small… read more

August 25, 2016
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Horrible I'm sure you will have passed they maybe are taking into account your last one. Good luck I hope ur successful nobody knows what we have go through unless they have it. Jx

August 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

hi yes i had to have a medical assessment about two weeks ago and was a nervous wreck myself i feel as thou they are judging me and am faking my illness cause yes i look tired&drained but fibro is a hidden ilness and when i went for assessment my mom came with me&the doctor asked me a couple of questions and that was it where as last time i went for an assessment asked me loads of questions and got me do physical stuff with arms and legs but not at this one so am worried i may not have passed this time...x

August 25, 2016

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