annhaslam51
annhaslam51
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I am doing appeal with esa I can't stand for long about 5mins my legs are swollen as are my feet I can't long as I use stick and I stop more time then I walk I get short of breath even wen I walk upstairs or any where I can't get in bath as I struggle to get bk up so I shower no longer then 5mins if I cook it is microwave and I will sit at table till done as my back and legs get pain and I hav accidents as most of time never make it to toilet can't bend to wipe my self from behind so I lie on the bed use baby wipes with arthistis in both hips not as mobile as I used to be it could lead to ostiperois I have to swing to get myself up and because I can't bend I get someone to cut my toe nails
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Hi @annhaslam51, and welcome to the community!
Sorry to hear that you're having to appeal, it certainly sounds like you may be entitled to support. Best of luck with the process and let us know if we can be of any assistance!
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