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6 months 1 week ago #291468 by Alison
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I've just got my letter from the doctor to support my ESA claim. On the whole, it's ok. I feel more comfortable with the mental categories and she's put info in to support difficulties with getting things done, coping with change, etc.
I highlighted mobilizing and sitting and standing too. I have CFS but I'm not bedbound. I go out and do things but am severely restricted in what and how much I can do. I've explained all this on the ESA50 but I'm uncomfortable with what the doctor has said about these descriptors. This is what she said:
"Alison tells me that she cannot mobilize more than 50 metres on ground level without having to stop due to discomfort/exhaustion. She tells me that she can need assistance from another person to move from one seated position to another."
She's obviously trying to help but it doesn't really say much. I know these questions are very complex but, on the face of it, this feels misleading and I'm worried that it sounds like I'm trying to make out I'm worse than I am.
I'm thinking of writing a note with it to give some context and try to explain why she might have said this. Is this a good idea, do you think?
Actually, I've just had a thought ... it would probably be easy enough for them to delete this paragraph if I ask them. I think I'd rather she say nothing than what she has said, without qualification.
I'd appreciate any advice.
Thanks
Alison
I've just got my letter from the doctor to support my ESA claim. On the whole, it's ok. I feel more comfortable with the mental categories and she's put info in to support difficulties with getting things done, coping with change, etc.
I highlighted mobilizing and sitting and standing too. I have CFS but I'm not bedbound. I go out and do things but am severely restricted in what and how much I can do. I've explained all this on the ESA50 but I'm uncomfortable with what the doctor has said about these descriptors. This is what she said:
"Alison tells me that she cannot mobilize more than 50 metres on ground level without having to stop due to discomfort/exhaustion. She tells me that she can need assistance from another person to move from one seated position to another."
She's obviously trying to help but it doesn't really say much. I know these questions are very complex but, on the face of it, this feels misleading and I'm worried that it sounds like I'm trying to make out I'm worse than I am.
I'm thinking of writing a note with it to give some context and try to explain why she might have said this. Is this a good idea, do you think?
Actually, I've just had a thought ... it would probably be easy enough for them to delete this paragraph if I ask them. I think I'd rather she say nothing than what she has said, without qualification.
I'd appreciate any advice.
Thanks
Alison
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6 months 1 week ago #291482 by Catherine
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Hello Alison,
Whilst clearly it would have been best if the doctor had written the mobility without the implied caveat I personally think what she has written is better than silence.
As I understand what she has written it is that you have told her these things, she has no reason to doubt it it, but neither does she have evidence that it is so.
Whilst you could write an explanatory note, what would be better would be if you have a friend or relative who has witnessed you having these difficulties could also write a supporting letter.
Just my thoughts,
Catherine
Whilst clearly it would have been best if the doctor had written the mobility without the implied caveat I personally think what she has written is better than silence.
As I understand what she has written it is that you have told her these things, she has no reason to doubt it it, but neither does she have evidence that it is so.
Whilst you could write an explanatory note, what would be better would be if you have a friend or relative who has witnessed you having these difficulties could also write a supporting letter.
Just my thoughts,
Catherine
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