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peripheral neuropathy and getting tired at work and whilst walking
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MarkMacpherson
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Hi I have peripheral neuropathy and I’m getting treated for symptoms of Parkinson’s. I am 47 years old and currently working full time. My worst symptoms is severe fatigue mid afternoon and really tight and sore muscles in my legs. Can anyone give advice how I can help make the symptoms lessen and make work easier. Also can I apply for a blue badge for my car as I get tired really quickly with walking. Mark
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Hi @MarkMacpherson - Welcome to the community. I'm sorry to read about your struggle at the moment. You can ask for 'Reasonable Adjustments' at work. There's some advice here in Scope's website. See: https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/reasonable-adjustments-at-work/About the Blue badge Scheme, you can apply to your local council. See: https://www.gov.uk/blue-badge-scheme-information-councilIf this doesn't help, or you want further advice, please say, as there are others here who know more than I.
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Does heat help legs? If so, electric hot water bottles might work.
Does a lie down and half hour's nap help fatigue? If so, maybe your firm would facilitate you spending half your lunch break resting -
Hi @MarkMacpherson and a very warm welcome to the community! I'm sorry to hear you have been struggling at work with fatigue, I imagine this is quite annoying!
@@chiarieds has given some great advice about reasonable adjustment within the workplace, here is some other articles you might find helpful:- Reasonable Adjustment
- Access to Work grant scheme
- Flexible working
- Asking for adjustments when you become disabled
- If your employer rejects adjustments
Please do let us know how you get on and if there is anything else we can do to help.Scope
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