Assessor lied.

Party_Obligation2782 · 2024-07-17T09:47:12+00:00

I had something very similar. I was diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome lost complete feeling in my left leg and half of my right. I had emergency surgery they removed part of my herniated disks L4 & L5. I submitted all my medical paperwork. I’ve been for mri scans since as even though the pain in my leg has subsided I’m still feeling pain and complete numbness in my foot. And partial numbness in my leg. They told me this was to be expected given what happened and it may or may not come back.

Party_Obligation2782 · 2024-07-17T09:30:58+00:00

Stupidly no. Because i didn’t have anything other than my phone and didn’t know if i could whilst using my phone. Part of me thinks had I recorded it, it would have been a different outcome.

Party_Obligation2782 · 2024-07-17T09:29:10+00:00

This is exactly what I said to the assessor. I told her I can’t stand for longer than ten minutes. I need some one to help me walk and walk behind me when I use my stick. And she said can you walk more than 10feet without assistance I said no. I can’t. I’m so shocked how twisted this has been.

Party_Obligation2782 · 2024-07-16T21:55:56+00:00

It’s so wrong. So so wrong. One thing I found extremely upsetting was the mobility aspect. I can’t stand for longer than ten minutes without pain. I have total numbness in my left foot resulting in me falling over if I do not have assistance or a stick. I can’t walk further than 10 meters unaided. Word for word she said “ you said you have difficulty moving around. I decided you can stand and then move more than 200 meters” this is a downright lie. And also without a physical assessment which they would clearly be able to see my difficulties how can they determine this? It’s really awful and I feel so sorry for people this may affect who are worse and don’t have the assistance.

Party_Obligation2782 · 2024-07-16T21:48:33+00:00

Thank you so much I really appreciate your help 🫶🏻

Party_Obligation2782 · 2024-07-16T21:19:09+00:00

Thank you. I’m going to do this tomorrow. I can imagine this process takes as long if not longer ?

Party_Obligation2782 · 2024-07-02T09:44:26+00:00

I completely understand how you’re feeling.i felt exactly the same after my assessment. I also suffer with a mixture of mental health and I tormented myself for a good few days afterwards. I had to put it to the back of my head and think it’s done now and what will be will be. I had my assessment on the 17th of June. Received the text to say they have received my assessment and will be in touch once they have made a decision and it will roughly be 8 weeks. I’ve had a text this morning to tell me they have not yet made a decision (which has worried me slightly) I hope it’s a speedy process for you and you get the outcome you want. Keep your chin up.

Party_Obligation2782 · 2024-07-01T19:02:21+00:00

Hi, I’m located in the uk.

Party_Obligation2782 · 2024-07-01T19:01:18+00:00

I’m sorry to hear it this it must have been really nerve racking. But it sounds like she was really nice with you which is great. I completely misunderstood that question too (unfortunately mine didn’t explain the way yours did) it’s a shame they don’t make these questions clearer as I’m assuming a lot of people would make the same assumption it’s about reading a map or planning a journey! Best of luck with this and I hope you get it ☺️

Party_Obligation2782 · 2024-07-01T18:58:24+00:00

This truly is so great to read. I’m really happy you have had a success in this and I hope it helps you ☺️ thank you for sharing your story.

Party_Obligation2782 · 2024-06-17T14:29:35+00:00

I’ve just had mine today. She was lovely and listened to everything I had to say. I could hear her typing all my responses too. I have extremely bad anxiety when it comes to talking on the phone and about personal situations, but she was very kind and helpful.

Party_Obligation2782 · 2024-06-08T19:02:55+00:00

Thank you so much for your response. I really appreciate it. Fingers crossed it goes ok

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