Gina Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hi allI was diagnosed with Fibromialgia in 2005 here in France and I am finding it impossible to work because of this illness. Can anyone help me, I would like to know how i go about applying for disability allowance to help with all the medical costs and also to help with the parking as some days i find it cery difficult to walk.Any help and adivce would be much appreciated. Thank you Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Ooops...........sorry it's supposed to read "very difficult to walk" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Dordogne Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Gina, where are you? Have you spoken to your generaliste about 100% cover for the problem - my OH has it and it is the reason she was given early retirement from work in the UK.You need to follow the thread on maladie de longue duree, there have been a lot of discussions about long-term conditions over the past year and that may help you.Let is know how you get on, what meds you receive etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Fibromyalgia is "une maladie exceptionelle qui n'est pas sur la liste de 30 maladies reconnues par la sécu."In effect "hors liste" - However, the "ALD -31" exists for conditions such as this. So exemption (100% cover) can be granted depending obviously on your personal circumstances.As Tony says you need to see your médecin traitant - and good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebaynut Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hi Gina,This publication has a wealth of info for the disabled, including travel, blue badge, and availability of benefits. click hereSearch your own region, and then select 'Disabilty' in the:Essential INFOrmation Pages (about half way down, in the first column).i.e. This page serves Poitou Charente.click hereThere are links/addresses dealing with most aspects of disability.To see Nickels comprehensive translation of the list of ALD'S:click hereGood luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Hi TonySorry i haven't got back to you sooner. as you can imagine i have been feeling very sorry for myself as the doctors have just found something in my arm and they don't know what it is, but from the x-rays it looks like a dog has been chewing it !!!I am in Britany(22) a long way from you, you could email me direct if you wish.Post edited by mod to remove contact details, please contact the poster via the forum system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hi TonyPlease could you send me your telephone number so i can contact you direct as i am having some problems with my doctor. and need some advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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