my consultant's letter says I have a " pain amplification syndrome with an underlying problem of fibro is this 2 different conditions?

[Bubblebutt]

[rosehip]

thought it was the same condition . not sure though xx

[Bubblebutt]

ok thanks, I was diagnosed 18yrs ago got my ESA med. on 14may so thought I would get my old consultants letter although i did send my GPs in as she looks after my care. xx

[poppy-03]

hi , PAS is the same as Fibro

hugs poppy

[soulsusie]

Yep its the same they just attempt to confuse us""

Hugs

Sue x x x

[Bubblebutt]

thanks everyone now I know for sure I wont look like an idiot trying to say I have 2 different conditions!! xx

[Kirby]

Out of interest does anyone find it is taken more seriously if you say pain amplification syndrome eg by the DWP and Atos??

[lynz in reply to Kirby]

i must admit the first one sounds better dosnt it lol

[Kirby in reply to lynz]

Yes, probably because it is less used and therefore less likely to have preconceptions!