# does the medication help

**URL:** <https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/does-the-medication-help/16912>\
**Category:** Everyday living\
**Created:** [5 March 2013 19:09 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/does-the-medication-help/16912 "2013-03-05T19:09:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\
**Post date:** [5 March 2013 19:09 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/does-the-medication-help/16912/1 "2013-03-05T19:09:33Z")

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Hi , I am not dx yet , awaiting scan. Been off work for six months and now on half pay so desperate to get back to work . But staff health don’t think I should return Untill properly better. Suffering with tiredness , wlking difficulties and stiff legs, painful feet and hands and other sx depending on degree of tiredness . Hopefully whatever the outcome is ms or not do the drugs work and relieve the symptoms so I can get back to work and provide for my family which is really worrying me at moment. Pete

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**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\
**Post date:** [6 March 2013 11:34 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/does-the-medication-help/16912/2 "2013-03-06T11:34:27Z")

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Hi Pete

I’m not taking much meds for your symptoms. I’m on Rebif which is a disease modifying drug which should reduce the frequency and severity of relapses and consequently the disability caused by relapses. I also take amitriptyline at night for burning sensation in my left arm.

I’m hoping someone else can help you so BUMP! Fingers crossed for a dx for you very soon.

Tracey

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**Author:** ![MrsH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/77aa72/32.png) [@MrsH](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/MrsH)\
**Post date:** [6 March 2013 12:23 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/does-the-medication-help/16912/3 "2013-03-06T12:23:57Z")

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Hi Pete If you are now reduced to half pay, you are entitled to claim contribution based employment support allowance which is between £70 and £100 per week. You need an SSP1 form from your employer, a current sick note and your last couple of payslips. All of these documents must be originals and not copies. Xx