hi all just been diagnosed. with fibro. any advice pls ty

[mummyof3kiddiwinks]

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Hi welcome to the site we have many members on at all times of the day and night

For more information on fibro

fibroaction.org

Hope you enjoy being her with us though I am sure like most of us you would rather not have fibro

VG x

[ladymoth]

Hi MO3K,

Welcome - just stick with us, you'll hear lots of good tips and info, and we have a good moan and a good laugh - all useful when you have chronic pain!

Moffy x

[mummyof3kiddiwinks]

thanks xx

[Sarah-Jane]

Welcome. Have a look around the site, read questions and answers, blogs and contribute whenever you want to.

You may come across some really stressed people here - but thats why we are here, to support each other. Don't panic though, it does not mean you will experience the same things. We are all different.

You might like to get Fibromyalgia for Idiots - a helpful book and very useful, I keep recommending it because it was a big help for me. It has a section that helps you explain FM to others in it.

Make sure your doctor really understands about FM. I am lucky as mine does. Get diagnosed by a knowledgeable Rheumatologist - you will need that for the Disability Living Allowance, soon to become PIP. I have the mobility allowance which pays for my mobility scooter. You may not need one, which is great.

Look on anything you can no longer do as, at least you have done it! We all get to the stage when we cannot do things. Sadly that is earlier for FM people. But don't be a victim and give in to it. Keep up gentle exercise, non repetative movements, swimming. Avoid anything that means a repeated movement which could pull muscles as a slight strain could become very painful and a weakened area.

Soft hugs

[fairycazzie]

hi mummyof3kiidiwinkles,

a very warm welcome to you , theres lots of blogs, lots of Q's and hopefully it can be of a lot of help to you!

it is quite suprising how many of us there is and we all have different things and all support and help one another.

Please feel free as said to post any blogs and ask Q's and whether you feel down or having a decent day there is always some one around.

Hope you enjoy being aboard xxxxxxxx hugs caroline x

[mummyof3kiddiwinks]

thanks all im feeling bit :(( 5 mins with consultant and a leaflet i have a young family i think i will buy the book and go from there geeling very confused and so tired im suffering with pins and needles in my fingers and feet also tietze syndrome is this all part of fybro xxthanks xx