Disability

disablity

by new to pace.... - 2023-01-10 14:58:08

Your energy problem could not be related to your pacemaker.  Are you drinking enough water daily?  have you mentioned to your GP about your level of energy?

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I love water

by Nina38 - 2023-01-10 15:16:13

I drink a lot of water for sure, eat, rest well, and take vitamins (if that helps) lol... 

I do have a sedentary job... but take time to go on walks.. perhaps I don't have the same energy I once did when I was young... lol...

energy

by new to pace.... - 2023-01-10 16:43:17

I understand that having Covid could be the cause of your lack of energy.  Heard that is a lingering side effect.

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Disability

by AgentX86 - 2023-01-10 17:53:30

A pacemaker, whether being dependent or not, isn't cause for a disability claim. They're pretty anal about disability, particularly for those who really need it (!!).  Back pain, and you're in! My DIL has MS. It took her over two years to get put on disability.

According to your BIO, you're only 40 so should have energy, sedentary job or not.  You should be able find the time to get out and walk 30min a day. Thirty minutes isn't that much but it makes a huge difference. Build up to it slowly.

You should also talk to your cardiologist ASAP.  Your PM may be getting you into trouble and need adjustments or perhaps a CRT. You need to find out what's going on though.  This isn't good.

Disability

by Gemita - 2023-01-11 06:54:47

Fortunately most disabled folks are able to do “something” productive today whatever their disability and this is what our authorities will focus on “what we can safely do, however intermittently, not what we cannot do”.   It can be very difficult to succeed with a claim for disability in my experience Nina.

I once helped my brother who was too proud to ask for help, successfully apply for disablement benefits, but oh dear, it was a long gruelling process and we almost gave up.  My brother suffers from Episodic Ataxia Type 2, a rare, inherited, progressive, incurable neurological condition.   This disease affects normal functioning of the cerebellum (the part of the brain that controls someone’s balance, coordination, speech, along with so many other functions). However we had a long battle with the authorities to get him on the right level of financial assistance because of the intermittent nature of his condition.  What ultimately made the difference was that his condition could affect him at any time, without warning, making his condition potentially dangerous if it occurred in the workplace or in public places.

A pacemaker or the condition for which the pacemaker has successfully treated, wouldn’t necessarily be a reason for someone to be labelled as disabled, although clearly any continuing symptoms like extreme fatigue could well make it difficult for you to go about your day to day activities safely, effectively, consistently.

Maybe “extreme fatigue” could be your starting point with your authorities and your doctors Nina, but your symptoms would first require extensive investigation to look for a treatable cause?

Low energy

by Gotrhythm - 2023-01-11 14:02:24

Low energy has many, many causes, but can't be blamed on pacemaker, even if you're dependent. It's possilble though that your settings are no longer optimal for you.

BUT I did find that raising my base rate by just 5 BPM made me FEEL a lot more energetic. Something worth asking about.

So talk it over with your PCP. Low energy is a symptom of a lot of things.