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Feeling like a child

Folks today I have broken down as the pain is to much for me but I have noticed I seem to be getting more and more like a young boy. I crave comfort and hugs...

Folks today I have broken down as the pain is to much for me but I have noticed ...

Africanmonkey

•11 days ago

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Foggy head leading to falls...

Morning all. So yesterday I kept well away from the snow and ice and stayed indoors as usual.Cold weather causes fibro pain to increase but I've been...

Morning all. So yesterday I kept well away from the snow and ice and stayed indo...

Mrdiagnosis

•2 days ago

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anything positive?

we all know 99.9% of the time Fibro can be sh***y for us, but is there anything positive Fibro has taught you? for me, it’s been that if I was to be diagnosed...

we all know 99.9% of the time Fibro can be sh***y for us, but is there anything ...

Scooterz

•7 days ago

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I need to know how many people with Fibromyalgia suffer with constipation?

I am asking this question because as far as I am aware or remember (brain fog 😶‍🌫️I haven’t seen any posts related to constipation connected with...

I am asking this question because as far as I am aware or remember (brain fog 😶...

Cotswolds25121

•2 days ago

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terrible acid relux

has anyone got any advice on acid reflux , had it constantly for about 4 months , Doctors advice go back on antidepressants which after 10 years managed to...

has anyone got any advice on acid reflux , had it constantly for about 4 months ...

Thornthorpe

•9 days ago

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pacing app

Moderators I hope this is allowed - I’m in no way affiliated with this app, but wanted to share it so people know it’s there. It helps with tracking and...

Moderators I hope this is allowed - I’m in no way affiliated with this app, but ...

LauLau212

•16 days ago

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Lcwra

Hi All I tried to post on my original lwcra post but couldn't do it. I'm really not great at technology. Anyway.. I have my UC50 assessment in a couple of days...

Hi All I tried to post on my original lwcra post but couldn't do it. I'm really ...

Bertjolly

•4 days ago

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Burning sensation

Good morning. New to this forum diagnosed almost 2 years,get very little help from consultant but new symptoms seem to be happening now. Does anyone else get a...

Good morning. New to this forum diagnosed almost 2 years,get very little help fr...

Star-light65

•4 days ago

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can’t win

I had to cancel an appointment for a scan today for which i have been waiting 2 months for. Suffering from chronic pain. Ten 10 days ago i fell ill with...

I had to cancel an appointment for a scan today for which i have been waiting 2 ...

Toby14

•3 days ago

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Recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia

Hi all, I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia after numerous operations for endometriosis, they are now saying my endo has gone and I now have...

Hi all, I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia after numerous operations for...

Bubblepoppy

•29 days ago

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Lwcra

Hi.Has anyone on here been awarded lwcra for fibromyalgia? Thankyou

Bertjolly

•26 days ago

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Home at last!

So here it is On Friday I had my dental surgery, My gums were cut open and any roots I had left were removed as well as the last 2 teeth, I was meant to go...

So here it is On Friday I had my dental surgery, My gums were cut open and any...

Debsdelight72

•9 days ago

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hey hey!

I’m new here & have Fibro. I was reading up on Savella as an up and coming medication for Fibro. Has anybody been on this and found it beneficial? Was...

I’m new here & have Fibro. I was reading up on Savella as an up and coming medi...

Scooterz

•12 days ago

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Cramp ?

I have only been diagnoised with fibro for about 2 years, quite frankly I am pretty much been "left" to get on with it ! I have a question . Do you have cramp...

I have only been diagnoised with fibro for about 2 years, quite frankly I am pre...

Piggy69

•6 days ago

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Dry mouth

Does anyone else get a dry mouth and what do you use ? Mine is sometimes that dry it burns my mouth x

Does anyone else get a dry mouth and what do you use ? Mine is sometimes that dr...

Tommygurl

•1 month ago

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Co-codamol long-term?

Hi, I have been taking co-codamol for about a year, as needed, for the pain I get with gallstones. But I have found that it reallly helps my fibromyalgia...

Hi, I have been taking co-codamol for about a year, as needed, for the pain I ge...

NaturalDyer

•1 month ago

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Blue badge granted

Morning would just like to say thank you to everyone that commented on a post I put on about applying for a blue badge. Would just like to share my local...

Morning would just like to say thank you to everyone that commented on a post I ...

Princess61

•2 days ago

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naproxen

Hi all Does anyone take naproxen? Does it work for you?

Entela15

•1 month ago

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Jaw pain and slightly swollen cheek

Hi does anyone get jaw pain I also get earache and a slight swelling to my face, I’ve had my teeth checked and it’s not that, I’ve had bloods taken and a scan...

Hi does anyone get jaw pain I also get earache and a slight swelling to my face,...

Mires

•7 days ago

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My sweet baby girl

The vet left my house about an hour ago, My 20 year old puss, was given a jab and died in my arms, The vet said as well as her fantastic age she thought...

The vet left my house about an hour ago, My 20 year old puss, was given a jab a...

Debsdelight72

•24 days ago

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Can't get warm

I don't seem to be able to get warm I am wrapped up the heating on and the log burner is on but I just feel so cold. I have 4 layers on but my feet and legs...

I don't seem to be able to get warm I am wrapped up the heating on and the log b...

Africanmonkey

•29 minutes ago

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constipation 😔🤦‍♀️

Hello, I just want to say thank you so much to all of you who have responded to my post about the above and my question. I had a hard day struggling at work...

Hello, I just want to say thank you so much to all of you who have responded to ...

Cotswolds25121

•26 minutes ago

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Toothache

Hiya 😊 I hope you are all doing okay. I have a question about toothache. I was up most of last night with toothache which feels like an infection for which I...

Hiya 😊 I hope you are all doing okay. I have a question about toothache. I was...

Pony240852

•15 days ago

19 Replies

energy drinks

as we all know, most if not all of us experience such crippling fatigue and those of us have hectic lives -does anyone rely on energy drinks like red bull to...

as we all know, most if not all of us experience such crippling fatigue and thos...

Scooterz2

•4 days ago

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Pip assessment

Can you all please pray for me for tomorrow as I am going for my pip assessment at scunthorpe. I am not keen as just now I am in chronic pain all over my body...

Can you all please pray for me for tomorrow as I am going for my pip assessment ...

Africanmonkey

•19 days ago

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Medication for fibromyalgia

Hi all , hope your day has started well. I wondered if you don’t mind sharing what meds you take for fibromyalgia. Right now I’m on 75 mg nortriptiline and 1...

Hi all , hope your day has started well. I wondered if you don’t mind sharing wh...

Entela15

•26 days ago

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Muscle spasms

I have found my legs are starting to jurk more now and not restless leg as I have that. But more like a spasm. Is this part of fibromyalgia please

I have found my legs are starting to jurk more now and not restless leg as I hav...

Africanmonkey

•7 days ago

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Mobility

Can I ask people's experience with thier mobility having Fibromyalgia ?I'm experiencing foggy head and walking into things ...going to pick something up and...

Can I ask people's experience with thier mobility having Fibromyalgia ?I'm exper...

Mrdiagnosis

•18 days ago

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PIP and MR

Does anyone know the success rate of a mandatory reconsideration? I have fibro as well as a plethora of other illnesses that affect my quality of life. All...

Does anyone know the success rate of a mandatory reconsideration? I have fibro a...

Delilah162

•25 days ago

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burning mouth syndrome

hi there. So I’ve been getting dry eyes and a dry sore burning tongue and mouth. GP did ANA bloods which were negative. I was thinking sjogrens syndrome or...

hi there. So I’ve been getting dry eyes and a dry sore burning tongue and mouth....

smiile

•23 days ago

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