Comments on doctor's letter

Hi

I've just got my letter from the doctor to support my ESA claim. On the whole, it's ok. I feel more comfortable with the mental categories and she's put info in to support difficulties with getting things done, coping with change, etc.

I highlighted mobilizing and sitting and standing too. I have CFS but I'm not bedbound. I go out and do things but am severely restricted in what and how much I can do. I've explained all this on the ESA50 but I'm uncomfortable with what the doctor has said about these descriptors. This is what she said:

"Alison tells me that she cannot mobilize more than 50 metres on ground level without having to stop due to discomfort/exhaustion. She tells me that she can need assistance from another person to move from one seated position to another."

She's obviously trying to help but it doesn't really say much. I know these questions are very complex but, on the face of it, this feels misleading and I'm worried that it sounds like I'm trying to make out I'm worse than I am.

I'm thinking of writing a note with it to give some context and try to explain why she might have said this. Is this a good idea, do you think?

Actually, I've just had a thought ... it would probably be easy enough for them to delete this paragraph if I ask them. I think I'd rather she say nothing than what she has said, without qualification.

I'd appreciate any advice.

Thanks

Alison