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After first being told I have multiple system atrophy I have now been told I have functional illness. Just been told by my GP that as nothing is wrong with me she can’t give me a sick note! Has anyone else had this problem
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Anonymous111 Justinsmam
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denise15811 Justinsmam
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As you've had that DAT scan and been told there's nothing wrong, even after being told there was, you can't really go against what the scan tells them. A lot of conditions/ illnesses mimic others and it could be something else wrong. As your GP thinks there's nothing wrong and refuses you that fit/sick note he/she is well within their right to do this. You have your right to look for another GP who may or even may not give you that fit note you're asking for. Sorry we can't help you any further as no one here is medically trained to advice you. Good luck.
Justinsmam denise15811
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denise15811 Justinsmam
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Can't you see your old GP. It seems very odd that your new GP is saying this. I'm assuming you still see the Neurologist that diagnosed you? Sorry but i'm confused as you say you were diagnosed and then told there's nothing wrong.
Justinsmam denise15811
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AlexandriaGizmo Justinsmam
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Move DR's surgery if there the only one, you can do it now without too much stress, I do see where Denise is coming from, if your report contradicts what your telling your GP she/he are thinking your trying to pull a fast one, this is why you need to contact neurologist not GP if its a definite then they can reassure your GP that your genuine. Without an absolute diagnosis your Dr will only go on test results that they have in front of them
michelle76801 Justinsmam
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Hope this helps :-)
Justinsmam michelle76801
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denise15811 Justinsmam
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I'm sorry but why can't you contact your Neurologist? He/she will confirm whether or not you have this, they have a huge amount more knowledge than any GP would have. This is a benefit forum and no one here is qualified to diagnose anything over the internet. I see your problem when you first posted about your fit note but stuck here you're simply going to be going round in circles with advice coming from all directions. If i were you then i certainly wouldn't be sat typing on a benefit forum, i'd be on the phone ringing my Neurologists secretary pronto.
Justinsmam denise15811
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