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Hello Everybody,

I have not posted before on this site, but have been reading your posts since I discovered it. It hasbeen great to feel that I am not alone and I do admire the courage and good humour of you all.

I have been fantastically lucky so far, as after 2 long months when my most used word was \"Aaaargh!\" my GP diagnosed PMR as soon as he saw me and gave 20mgs of Prednisolone.After 3 hours Ifelt at least 30 years younger,with no pain at all and the euphoria is still there- my husband finds it a bit wearing!

THis all seems rather weird, do any other people react like this? I keep expecting to wake up unable to move again,but so far, so wonderful. It does make me appreciate every good day.

After2 months I'm now down to 7.5 mgs.

My other reason for writing isthat before I retired I used to be a welfare benefits adviser to people with disabilities, mainly on Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA). Although I may be out of date on some parts, I do not think much has changed in these, so if there is anyone struggling with a claim, I might be able to help. The way the forms are filled is absolutely crucial. If you have been refused AA or DLA don't be put off asking for a review - in my experience most first claims fail and most reviews succeed :lol:

Froggygran

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    Tommo

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    Hello FROGGYGRAN.

    I have just received the forms for DLA. They look very off putting even for me and I used to be a local government officer. I am going to study them carefully before committing pen to paper. I may take you up on your kind offer of assistance in the future. Thanks. Tommo

  • Guest
    Guest

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    Hi Tommo

    Yes, the form does look daunting,but it is much more explicit than it used to be.Having seen the new style form now, I don't feel I can add much that would help. Where I might be useful is for anyone who has been refused DLAorAA. It is always worth asking for a review in that situation, as the majority of reviews are successful.

    If there is anyone out there in that situation, I should be happy to give lots of boringdetails of the best ways Ifound of getting people's entitle ments.

    Best of luck and do let us know how you get on

    smile

    Froggygran

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