Date: 26.07.2012
From: robert
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Subject: new to this
hello i have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knees with calcifaction tendonitis with the type of job i was planning to start again which involves working 60/70 hours a week with most of that on my feet my doc has told i am going to struggle so i am looking to retrain and people keep telling to claim benefits(not sure which ones)i am not a fan of claiming benefit but i have been told to is easier to get help with retraining.any help or ideas would be a great help ps please excuse no capitols etc keyboard not working properly
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Date: 26.07.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: new to this
Have you tried citizens advice bureau??? They should be able to tell you what benefits you can claim and how to go about retraining. You sound like a positive guy, I am sure you will be on a course soon. OA is painful as you are aware so your GP is right telling you 60-70 hours a week is not good for your knees. What treatment have you been offered if any. Do you have good pain meds, have you been advised to use a stick? Glad you came on forum to chat, hope some of the others on here may have some information for you. Take Care chin up and keep smiling
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Date: 27.07.2012
From: robert
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Subject: Re: new to this
i am currently taking naproxen and lots of codiene not been advised to use a stick not sure i want to i am only 39 and i dont want to give in to much to this yet trying to find my limits,also finding the advice given to other people on here useful
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Date: 27.07.2012
From: davina
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Subject: Re: new to this
you could use http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/index.htm this is a gov site that will give you all the advice and there is a calculator you can use to check what your entitled to hope it helps
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Date: 27.07.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: new to this
Hi Robert, I understand you not wanting to use a stick. I also have had OA since my 30s and now at 61yrs I hate to use my stick. You are using a positive attitude finding your limits, rather than dwelling on what you can't do. Good luck and best wishes.
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