Good morning to everyone :)

[Julianne]

I would like to ask if anyone who suffers from fibromyalgia and CFS, have needed to be addressed by an occupational therapist and found improvement, or else it is not necessary to attend, thanks for your reply xxoo

[66Amanda66]

Hi i saw an occupational therapist she visited me at home and arranged for me to have help, in the form of an additional bannister on the stairs, a perching stool in the kitchen, and a bath seat, she also referred me for a free wheelchair, so it was definately worth seeing her.

Just see what they have to offer you, hope this helps, Amanda x

[Julianne in reply to 66Amanda66]

Thank you answer help me so much

[NordicNavajo]

I saw the occupational therapist/occ health from my last employer several times. They didnt tell me anything i didnt know but did help negotiate flexi working terms with employer. I have since lost my job due to illness. Anything is worth a try in case they have any tricks up their sleeve.

All the best NN

[Julianne in reply to NordicNavajo]

Thank you !!!

[Ginsing]

Hi I have seen a therapist at home and in hospital and were very useful with handle in shower suggestions. STICKS and other aids. I agree do see her could be most useful x gins

[Julianne in reply to Ginsing]

your answer seems very successful, thank you very much. I will do

[Hidden]

i had the opposite im afraid mine was rude and unhelpful and i didnt go back ever again.made me feel like i was putting it on thats my experience.sorry

[Julianne in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for you answer, and sorry for what happen to you, take care

[Hidden]

Hello Julianne, I was referred by my GP to see an Occupational Therapist at a CFS Clinic near where I currently live. My OT was lovely, so understanding, she helped me so much to accept my Fibro and how my life had changed. It was the best thing to happen to me to be honest with you. I learnt Pacing Therapy and once I had mastered it, put it into practice with my everyday living with Fibro and CFS/ME. Even when I have a flare-up I am able to get myself back on track as soon as the symptoms ease a little.

I went to the CFS Clinic once a week to start with for one to one sessions with the OT, then slowly tapering off to once a fortnight, then once a month, then once every three months. Eventually I was discharged and left to my own devices as I felt perfectly capable of automatically pacing myself.

Hope this helps, it's been a God send to me. I thoroughly recommend you seeing an OT

[Julianne in reply to Hidden]

Thank you,