Just joined wanted to say Hello

Hi, just saying hello as I have just joined. Anyone know of any GP in Norfolk who either knows about or is interested in Fibro x Kaz

[Janet28]

Hi Hidden welcome to our wonderful forum ☺ I'm sure you will come to find the forum invaluable in chatting to others who are going through the same experience as you, talking to others at different stages of their lives with Fibro and learning from their experiences.

It does help with the whole process and I wish I had found the site years ago. I have had Fibro for nearly 30 yrs and I'm still learning about it, like we all are.

I think the best thing to do is Google Doctors surgeries in Norfolk and ring round and ask the receptionists. They will tell you if they have doctors that already have fibro patients or have more training with fibro because they do specialize in certain areas. 1 doctor may be very good with the elderly while another good with children, even though they are capable of treating most ailments. Hope this helps & look forward to chatting with you on the forum. Please go check out the Mother Site where you will find lots of info & links on Fibro. fmauk.org

Peace, luv n light

Jan xx

It's also a good idea to lock your posts to the community, to keep them safe from the internet. If you look to right if screen, under "Pinned Posts", you will see a link to simple instructions on how to lock it. ☺

[skit]

Welcome to the friendliest forum.

I ditto all Janet28 has written. The spread of people on this site is quite large.

I think on the menu somewhere is a people near me option . You could try that and personally message them?

If you go to hospital for Rheumatologist sometimes the clinic reception knows about local stuff.

On mother site you can see if there is a support group near you if applicable or form one yourself? Also on same site you can get info booklet to share with friends and relatives as many do not understand since we mostly look quite well.

Depending on what meds you take Fibro can be managed reasonably if not too severe.

Enjoy posting, ask any question you want someone will have a comment. Every month there is a poll which can be thought provoking and informative.

[Hidden]

Welcome, just want to say hi! I can't help you as I live in London but hope you find a good and supportive GP (makes all the difference) take care x

[suzey26j]

I live in Norfolk I haven't found one .good luck maybe if you do find one you could let us all know. X

[TheAuthor]

Hi Hidden

I sincerely hope that you are feeling as well as you possibly can be today? Welcome to the forum and it is wonderful to make your acquaintance.

I have pasted below a list of Support Groups in the area that you live in and a contact link. I always think the support groups have the best information on this as all of their members will know the best and the worst of doctors in their areas:

Support groups

Brentwood Fibromyalgia Support

Ely Cambridgeshire Fibromyalgia Support

Fibro & ME (Wellbeing Norwich)

Fibromyalgia Colchester Support Group

Fibromyalgia Friends Peterborough

FM Romford

FM Support South East Essex

Huntingdon Fibromyalgia Support Group

Ipswich Group

Kings Lynn Fibromyalgia & Related Conditions Support Group

Lowestoft FM Support Group

Norfolk Fibromyalgia Support Group

Positive Pals (Felixstowe)

The Broadland Fibromyalgia Support Group (South Norfolk)

West Essex Fibromyalgia Support Group

Wiccan World (Harwich)

fmauk.org/contactsmenu/supp...

I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck and please take care of yourself my friend.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Hidden]

Oh thank you so very much Ken, much appreciated. Kaz