I have a bad back condition that causes me significant pain constantly. It’s got to the point that I am unable to do most things without the help of my dh. I don’t work, I had to stop because I wasn’t managing it. On top of the pain I get dizziness with it and wake up several times a night with pain. I never sleep for more than 2 hours without being in pain. I’m tired, in pain and miserable. My condition is lifelong and surgery isn’t an option sadly. My only treatment is constant physio and pain medication/injections. I’m going to try and claim PIP but am almost scared to due to the awful stories of how difficult and stressful it is. I’ve put it off for ages for fear of this. I have had a look at various info online and everyone says providing evidence is the key. I’ve seen a consultant a few times but now am discharged and referred to the pain clinic as there is nothing the consultant can do.
In terms of evidence I have and can send the things below. Will this be enough or will they just reject me on lack of evidence? Is there anything else I could send?
Consultant appointment letters
Physio appointment letters
Letter from GP confirming diagnosis
X-ray/MRI reports
Pain clinic appointments
Anybody know anything about PIP that could advise? I’m happy to fill the forms in correctly, just worried that I don’t have enough evidence to help.