Bad times with EAS and Government

[gabby]

I have been diagnosed with Crohns three years ago after suffering with the illness for 5 years, I am finding it really frustrating that nobody within the Government sector actually understand the physical and physcological problems that I have.

I have experienced some really embarassing situations whilst out in public that I have lost the confidence to step foot out of my own home, for the fear of it happening again.

Then I get asked to complete a form for the government an EAS form on which I stated that I can not attend a medical and would require a home assessment and they still tell me I need to attend a Medical, my doctors have also sent letters and they still say I need to go for a medical.

Has anyone else had this issue and if you have what have you done to resolve it.

Thank you

 

[xJillx]

Hi Gabby and welcome! I don't have an experience with your healthcare system, so I can't provide any advice. So, are you not seeking treatment, because you are afraid to leave your home? If I misread this I apologize. However, if my interpretation is correct, it is important you seek medical help. Many of us experience embarrassing situations due to our Crohn's, but we can't become prisoners because of our disease. And perhaps you are not on the right medication. If you see a doctor, he can help you start appropriate treatment that can help you to avoid embarrassing situations.

 

[gabby]

Thank you for your reply, I am being treated but does not really seem to be helping much
Current Meds
Azathiaprine
Mezaline
Omezaprole and just starting
Mezaline Enima

 

[fromthegut]

Hi Gabby.. I wish I had some good news for you. I too am suffering from government somethign. Actaully they are contributing to my stress.
Here in ontario they have decided to cahnge the rules regarding a certain part of my income. I guess i didn't meet their standards and they have decided to give me $170 less a motnh. I think I am numb and am unable to express my emotions right now.
I actually was feeling much better. Although money had been tight and becasue of that I started making food choices that haven't been good for me. I've been eating mroe processed food because it is cheap. I even stopped accepting dinner inviations out with people I didn't enjoy. ( I use to say YEs to save money on food !! ) How sad is that ???
I do not know what I am goign to do.
i had even started a relationship as I was feelign better and had more hope for my future. If eel liek taht hope has been taken away. I had taken on a few temp jobs that worked out.. but again.. they were only temp. No other good news on the job front.
Best of luck to us both.