Fibromyalgia Action UK

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Due to fibromyalgia I can’t cope with the stress of working but don’t think I’d qualify for PIP

I have been suffering with fibromyalgia for nearly 20 years but have always managed to work a couple of days a week until recently, after being on furlough for...

I have been suffering with fibromyalgia for nearly 20 years but have always mana...

Kathy63•

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Fibromyalgia sufferer, refused pip..

Good afternoon I'm in such a tizz I applied for pip last yr and have waited all this time to be told I'm not entitled to it!... Is it me or does anyone else...

Good afternoon I'm in such a tizz I applied for pip last yr and have waited all ...

Liseeloo12•

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FMA UK Statement on NICE guideline changes

FMA UK Statement on the NICE guidelines changes. http://fmauk.org/Nice2021

FMA_ReeceAdministrator•

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Duloxetine and pregabalin

Hello Everyone ☺️ Was just looking to find out you’re experience with duloxetine and pregabalin and what mg of both works best for you? Thanks

Hello Everyone ☺️ Was just looking to find out you’re experience with duloxetin...

Ashleighm94xxzx•

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Does anyone else have trouble with the cold and damp

I come to hate cold damp days they my joints and muscles stiff.. pain is always worse on those days I was wondering if anyone else had found that too . I have...

I come to hate cold damp days they my joints and muscles stiff.. pain is always ...

SEknit•

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What to take for high blood pressure

Do people have side affects on indapamide 2.5 this is the 3rd medication I have tried- feel sick and shakes , not myself.

Do people have side affects on indapamide 2.5 this is the 3rd medication I have ...

benandrosie•

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Nortriptyline

Has anyone been put on Nortriptyline for fibromyalgia? I’m due to start them next week, I’m kind of scared because the amitriptyline made me really depressed...

Has anyone been put on Nortriptyline for fibromyalgia? I’m due to start them nex...

Tiacoyle99•

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Gabapentine + Clonazepam Star

Hi all. So the pain infusions didn't work so consultant referred me to see a neurologist. I had the app this morning. He did some basis neurological tests...

Hi all. So the pain infusions didn't work so consultant referred me to see a neu...

QUEENIE74•

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Newbie to fibromyalgia

Hi guys I'm new to all this I have been in constant pain for the last 2 years now and only just going down this road of fibromyalgia. The pain is in my...

Hi guys I'm new to all this I have been in constant pain for the last 2 years no...

weegy101•

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Moving Home & PIP

Can anyone out there help me? I live in Kent and receive PIP, mainly for my Fibro. My husband and I are thinking of moving to Norfolk. However, I am worried...

Can anyone out there help me? I live in Kent and receive PIP, mainly for my Fibr...

GillieGG•

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Metformin upsetting my system. Blood in my urine, stomach aches, nose bleeds

Hi everybody, I just thought I would write and update you on my health. I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, nothing new there, my sugar readings are...

Hi everybody, I just thought I would write and update you on my health. I have b...

Ducati1198•

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Can anyone relate?

Hi there Does anyone get a very tight jaw and pressure. Also does anyone it blurred vision? Many thanks

Hi there Does anyone get a very tight jaw and pressure. Also does anyone it blu...

Mimilondon•

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Let us know what our upcoming FMA UK Facebook group should do for people

As part of preparing for international awareness day on May 12th, we are looking for feedback about a new Facebook group that we will launch. If you could...

As part of preparing for international awareness day on May 12th, we are looking...

desquinnAdministrator•

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Severe relapse after Covid jab

Hello everyone I hope your all managing to get a little if this lovely sunshine. I normally manage my fybro quite well with various methods eg meditation diet...

Hello everyone I hope your all managing to get a little if this lovely sunshine....

Goldylocks•

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Due to fibromyalgia I can’t cope with the stress of working but don’t think I’d qualify for PIP

Fibromyalgia sufferer, refused pip..

FMA UK Statement on NICE guideline changes

Duloxetine and pregabalin

Does anyone else have trouble with the cold and damp

What to take for high blood pressure

Nortriptyline

Gabapentine + Clonazepam Star

Newbie to fibromyalgia

Moving Home & PIP

Metformin upsetting my system. Blood in my urine, stomach aches, nose bleeds

Can anyone relate?

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Severe relapse after Covid jab

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