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I have diabetes, acute pain, and osteoarthritis. I don't think I can continue working full time

I have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I am also suffering from acute pain following an ankle operation that failed and was left for 15 months due to the pandemic before it could be ...

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My doctor has now told me I have fibromyalgia and diabetes as well as osteoarthritis. More tests

Hi guys feeling very down today , my doctor as now told me I have Fibromyalgia and, type 1 diabetes On top of that I have stage 4 osteoarthritis and I can't fel. My left side things just seem to be ...

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How long do people with CP live?

I ask this with tongue in cheek. It was asked on an animated show recently, and the answer came back 'well you never see a grey haired one'. I'm 63 and have CP which affects my left side. Last year ...

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Hi, my name is kazzer65!

My name is kazzer65 i've just joined this community and i have fibromyalgia and restless leg syndrome, sleep apnoea, diabetes, osteoarthritis in both knees plantar fasciitis, high blood pressure, ...

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I'm worried about my finances when I finish work

Hi every one. I'm Sue. New to the group and new to this stage of my disability which has gotten worse over the last 2 yrs. I'm at the stage of losing my job or having to throw the towel in and say ...

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Hi, my name is Janypany64! I have just had a txt saying i have been awarded PIP

I have just had a txt saying i have been awarded PIP after 5 years of living on fresh air. I applied in August , so its only 2 months for the decision, I am in shock. I have no new evidence from 5 ...

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I need help please

I've just received my second knock back from personal independent payment, the assessor has lied through their back teeth most of what they said is absolute rubbish!! I'm so upset at the utter ...

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Nervous about every appointment I get..

Hello everyone and Happy Easter! I have become a bit..not scared, but anxious, about any appointments I have.. I have my health-issues and diagnoses, but it feels that every time I see a specialist ...

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Hi, my name is AstraMerlin!

I am disabled. I suffer with Chronic Arthritis, both Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. I also have Fibromyalgia and nerve damage caused by Diabetes. Hello everyone!!!!! XXXOXXX ❤❤❤

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Start here and say hello! - 21 Apr 2018

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Fork in the road settle with what's left or pursue what's right

Hello to all, I'm new to this community and am happy to find it as already have seen some interesting stuff and useful information. My story *Sigh* I had s heart 6 years ago a few weeks before my ...

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