I’ve nc for this.
I left my job earlier this year as I was too ill to work. The doctor thinks I have fibromyalgia or it could even be ms but I’m still undergoing tests.
I absolutely cannot work. I’m in so much pain I could cry. I can’t sleep. I can’t control my bladder. I am anxious, depressed and my whole body hurts. I fall asleep at tea time, then sleep all night, apart from going to the toilet.
I’ve been claiming ESA. I had an assessment this week and they called me today to say I scored no points and they’re withdrawing the benefit straight away. I can appeal, but not until I get the letter.
How can they think I can work? I thought the assessment had gone well, as in I presented my symptoms and how they affected me.
I’m not sure how else I can convince them? This has made me even more anxious, that exasperating my symptoms. I’ve worked full time my whole life, I’m 51. I thought benefits were there to help people that find themselves in this horrible position.
I just don’t know what to do. Has anyone been in this situation and successfully appealed?
Thanks for listening.
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worriedaboutthefurure · 04/11/2017 17:16
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