hi guys I was on here yesterday so still getting use to how all this works.
I am 45 and have crohns for 18yrs.
all was going well until a few weeks ago and now I am on a rapid decline.
doctor has put me on steroids and referred me back to the hospital next week.
cant seem to get my energy up, I only have a small burst of 3 hours then I am done in.
I am at the moment on sick but due to starting a new job I am not entitled to ssp pay so I've applied for esa.
now I am told I need to have a medical assessment by Atos and I am led to believe that if I can use a pen and a computer mouse and lift my arm above my head I am fit for work.
yes I can do all those things but hay what about the stomach cramps that have you double over in pain and the constant use of the toilet not to mention the chronic fatigue.
feel very down at the min and wondering when they will come up with a cure for this.
a question for my fellow colleagues.
Q: will I have a better quality of life with a stoma?
I am 45 and have crohns for 18yrs.
all was going well until a few weeks ago and now I am on a rapid decline.
doctor has put me on steroids and referred me back to the hospital next week.
cant seem to get my energy up, I only have a small burst of 3 hours then I am done in.
I am at the moment on sick but due to starting a new job I am not entitled to ssp pay so I've applied for esa.
now I am told I need to have a medical assessment by Atos and I am led to believe that if I can use a pen and a computer mouse and lift my arm above my head I am fit for work.
yes I can do all those things but hay what about the stomach cramps that have you double over in pain and the constant use of the toilet not to mention the chronic fatigue.
feel very down at the min and wondering when they will come up with a cure for this.
a question for my fellow colleagues.
Q: will I have a better quality of life with a stoma?
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