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Chronic Fatigue syndrome

So, have fibromyalgia and now Dr has said I have CFS. Anyone else have experience with CFS with Fibro ? I'm just exhausted with it all Dr said just accept...

So, have fibromyalgia and now Dr has said I have CFS. Anyone else have experienc...

Mrdiagnosis

•1 day ago

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Re Duolexetine

Hi all, My G.P has just prescribed me Duolexetine 30mg which is a low dose to start with so i believe. Pregabalin didnt work for me and luckily i didnt get...

Hi all, My G.P has just prescribed me Duolexetine 30mg which is a low dose to s...

Cooper02

•5 days ago

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Combining co-codamol with other medication

I'm currently prescribed co-codamol for gallstone pain, and I'm on the waiting list for gallbladder surgery but no idea how long that will be. My doctor has...

I'm currently prescribed co-codamol for gallstone pain, and I'm on the waiting l...

NaturalDyer

•4 days ago

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Gout Again

I hope it's OK to post this on here as it has nothing to do with Fibromyalgia really, but I just need to let off some steam. I have a gout flare up on my...

I hope it's OK to post this on here as it has nothing to do with Fibromyalgia re...

Welshcatlady

•14 days ago

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Fibro worse with sugar?

I got to a better place with my fibro with a healthy diet, water, exercise, low dairy, low gluten, and low sugar. I've fallen into all of the opposite over...

I got to a better place with my fibro with a healthy diet, water, exercise, low ...

FibroHatters

•2 days ago

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Hidden conditions

Hi there, hope everyone is having the best day they can have 🤞. I just want to ask if anyone has any ideas on how to let people know about hidde conditions in...

Hi there, hope everyone is having the best day they can have 🤞. I just want to ...

Mizzy11

•7 days ago

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Fibromyalgia......If There Was A Potential Experimental Cure For Fibromyalgia Would You Trial It Or Give It Ago ?

As The header of this topic reads would you undertake it ? When I mean cure or trial I don't mean such things as radioactive ☢️ therapy or...

As The header of this topic reads would you undertake it ? When I mean cure or t...

Fibroguy66

•1 month ago

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extreme fatigue

please tell me if you are struggle with fatigue every day, I wake up tired and stiffed. For most of the day I’m so knackered it feels like my body is shutting...

please tell me if you are struggle with fatigue every day, I wake up tired and s...

Martina777

•6 days ago

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Happy New Year Everyone 🥂 pharmacist advised Med change !

Happy New Year Everyone 🥂 small query my meds have been revised from Duloxetine to venaflexine for Fybro, has anyone used this tablet please

Happy New Year Everyone 🥂 small query my meds have been revised from Duloxetine...

Help47

•17 days ago

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Cold feet help

Can anyone please let me know what you do to keep your feet warm as I am struggling to keep my feet warm. At night my feet can't get warm, if I try to warm...

Can anyone please let me know what you do to keep your feet warm as I am struggl...

Africanmonkey

•6 days ago

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Leg pain

hi what do people use for leg pain it’s horrendous the only way I can explain it is it’s like having period pains running down both of my legs and they swell...

hi what do people use for leg pain it’s horrendous the only way I can explain it...

Wongle1

•7 days ago

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where did post go?

someone wrote about them having a link to a really good exercise regime, but it’s vanished

someone wrote about them having a link to a really good exercise regime, but it’...

Scooterz2

•2 days ago

8 Replies

Fibromyalgia & Bad Dreams

Does anyone experience bad dream patterns that don't make any sense whatsoever ? Being on medication or not.Would be interested to know as it's...

Does anyone experience bad dream patterns that don't make any sense whatsoever ?...

Fibroguy66

•23 days ago

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Hand pain

Hi everyone Does anyone else have debilitating hand pains with Fibromyalgia. Sometimes it feels like my hand is on fire and other times tingly and very numb...

Hi everyone Does anyone else have debilitating hand pains with Fibromyalgia. ...

RosieRobin

•8 days ago

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Erectile Dysfunctional Caused By Fibromyalgia

As any other Male seen this happening either with medication or without etc.Very personal topic but fibromyalgia does cause ED as a side effect to...

As any other Male seen this happening either with medication or without etc.Very...

Fibroguy66

•4 days ago

9 Replies

in denial

Hi lovelies What a supportive site this is 💕 I got my fibromyalgia diagnosis about 4 years ago and I’m constantly in denial- I’ll be honest I really didn’t...

Hi lovelies What a supportive site this is 💕 I got my fibromyalgia diagnosis...

Muriellilley

•14 days ago

18 Replies

Head Pains/Headaches

Hi I haven’t been diagnosed with fybro, but get a lot of the symptoms. I was wondering if anyone suffers with shooting pains in their head & general headaches....

Hi I haven’t been diagnosed with fybro, but get a lot of the symptoms. I was won...

heartmatters1

•26 days ago

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freezing cold

could anyone please advise me about the feeling of being cold it has got so everyday i am so cold even on the hottest day last year i was under duvet...

could anyone please advise me about the feeling of being cold it has got so ever...

Mrspresley

•10 days ago

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pain osteoarthritis.

can any one what they take for there osteoarthritis and as.as I’ve had to stop pain killer dr give as it course bad for heart.dr at the hospital say there No...

can any one what they take for there osteoarthritis and as.as I’ve had to stop p...

Jaynefox

•20 days ago

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Coming off HRT

Hi everyone ☺️ happy new year! I went on HRT patches a year ago to see if that helped with my pain (pre-diagnosis of fibromyalgia) but it has done nothing for...

Hi everyone ☺️ happy new year! I went on HRT patches a year ago to see if that h...

Pony240852

•10 days ago

13 Replies

Mirtazapine

I am currently on 15mg of Mirtazapine for anxiety which I take at night.I am now aware that it is addictive and although I've only been on it for 4 weeks, and...

I am currently on 15mg of Mirtazapine for anxiety which I take at night.I am now...

Scotland49

•10 days ago

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Changes with Pip.

Hi. Wondering if anyone here has ever informed dwp about mobility changes for Pip.Do I need to fill in another form or just tell them about any changes.Last...

Hi. Wondering if anyone here has ever informed dwp about mobility changes for Pi...

Curlysue223

•8 hours ago

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Pins and Needles

Hi, I hope you are all well. I'm a newbie here . I have been diagnosed with Fybromyalgia which is awful.. My main symptoms are pins and needles in my...

Hi, I hope you are all well. I'm a newbie here . I have been diagnosed with ...

bubbatetley

•1 month ago

21 Replies

ADHD & FIBROMYALGIA

Any correlation to each other? How come my ADHD meds stop my Fibromyalgia pain?

Any correlation to each other? How come my ADHD meds stop my Fibromyalgia pain?...

awatson

•8 days ago

10 Replies

Being tested for fibromyalgia

Hi,I have severe rhumatoid arthritis and have medication. For 1 year now I have been having different pains and are being tester for fibromyalgia by my GP....

Hi,I have severe rhumatoid arthritis and have medication. For 1 year now I hav...

virginied

•8 days ago

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Question ? How Much Emotional Trauma Would Cause A Crippling Mega Fibro Flare Up.

Although we are all different & handle situations in different ways,what amount of emotional trauma would cause a mega flare up 😭 & possibly put you out...

Although we are all different & handle situations in different ways,what amount ...

Fibroguy66

•27 days ago

18 Replies

Amtriptyline effects

Hi all. I take gabapentin but was prescribed amtriptyline also, although its only 10mg. Since i started taking it, usually at 9pm, I am sleeping like...

Hi all. I take gabapentin but was prescribed amtriptyline also, although its ...

annak01

•6 days ago

8 Replies

THIS IS ME.....

IF MY BODY WAS A CAR I WOULD BE TRADING IT IN FOR A NEWER MODEL. I'VE GOT BUMPS, DENTS AND SCRATCHES AND MY HEADLIGHTS ARE OUT OF FOCUS....

IF MY BODY WAS A CAR I WOULD BE TRADING IT IN FOR A NEWER MODEL. I'VE GOT BUMPS...

fibrojan

•1 month ago

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Help -I need to stop falling asleep 😴

I keep falling asleep at home. All of a sudden my eyes feel heavy and start closing, then before I know it I’m gone. I can be having a discussion with my...

I keep falling asleep at home. All of a sudden my eyes feel heavy and start clo...

Gulfstream_Maggie

•14 days ago

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Happy christmas to all.

Im in absolute agony, and all medication taken, thought id watch something cheery to distract, only to find my internet is down, usual checks and calls, to be...

Im in absolute agony, and all medication taken, thought id watch something cheer...

auntysue

•29 days ago

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