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  1. evette25

    pump

    I had to wait 2 years to go on Dafne course. I have to have a psychiatric evaluation. I have to wait up to 5 years to be considered as a pump user. What I'd like to know is this just a Scottish thing or does the rest of the country have the same problems as I am having just to be considered...
  2. evette25

    Really painful feet - please help

    I have the same problems with my feet. It sounds like Diabetic Neuropathy. I have had it 8 years and it's still painful but it can be managed with an assortment of drugs.. Do not leave it to long to seek professional help. As it just increases the problem. I unfortunately did not know who to...
  3. evette25

    pain and meds

    I have been having problems with pain in hands and feet. I have had type 1 for 23 years. I am now taking nortryptiline morphine patches duloxatine and diclofenac. Sorry spellings not my strong point. I am taking these but they're now not as affective as they were this time last year when I...
  4. evette25

    pain in upper and lower limbs

    I have been having problems with pain in hands and feet. I have had type 1 for 23 years. I am now taking nortryptiline morphine patches duloxatine and diclofenac. Sorry spellings not my strong point. I am taking these but they're now not as affective as they were this time last year when I...
  5. evette25

    neuropathy

    :( I have damage to both feet right leg to thigh, hands and bowels and kidney. I take Gabapentin nortrypteline and duloxoflex.(sorry spellings probably wrong!) It's excruciating I couldn't sleep for more than20 mins a night, depressed to the point of suicide, 2 failed attempts. Mood swings and...
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    Being told you cant Inject at work!!

    I had the same problem and have had the same problem for years. My previous employers understood I had type 1 when I started post, was eating a meal in a discreet corner of staff cafe when I injected in to my stomach, I was asked to go see my manager before completing my meal. I did this and was...
  7. evette25

    neuropathy & not eligible for benefits? please help

    Appeal against decision. I have type 1 and had to appeal in order to get help with mobility issues. I'd suggest you take the appeal to c.a.b for help with appeal as they fill these in constantly. Also make an appointment with a benefit advisor. Get a benefit check done, there's maybe a few...