Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

59,469 members • 66,515 posts

All posts for November 2012

It amazes me !!!!

It amazes me, at the moment things with my condition just seem to be getting worse, and everyone just looks at me as though I am putting it on. I had a cry...

It amazes me, at the moment things with my condition just seem to be getting wor...

jenniferuk

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Looking for a Fibro Group

I live in Birmingham UK and am looking round for a fibro group to attend... does anyone know of any local groups that I could inquire about joining in the...

I live in Birmingham UK and am looking round for a fibro group to attend... does...

roserogers

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Cant help the way Im feeling

I am well aware there are plenty of genuine people claiming benefits and I am also aware that there are many not so genuine. I have seen over many years that...

I am well aware there are plenty of genuine people claiming benefits and I am al...

realsorelady

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

rheumotologist

so yesterday i went to see a rheumatologist privately,he was really nice(i did see him a long time ago for a neck problem) approx 10 years ago and he...

so yesterday i went to see a rheumatologist privately,he was really nice(i did s...

electricjaws

•11 years ago

6 Replies

first time at me cfs fibro group today

Well finally made it to a local group I got in touch with them in July and was going to attend but could not remember where the lady had said they meet at...

Well finally made it to a local group I got in touch with them in July and was g...

linksy

•11 years ago

7 Replies

I've become nocturnal

I must be a vampire. Since I've been off sick my sleeping pattern is totally topsy turvy. I've not been sleeping good at night so I've ended up sleeping all...

I must be a vampire. Since I've been off sick my sleeping pattern is totally top...

stormwytch

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Wow !

I had A medical assessment booked for tomorrow .The Dr was coming to my home between 4 & 7.30pm. I was in bed at 5pm today (suffering after hydro!) when the...

I had A medical assessment booked for tomorrow .The Dr was coming to my home bet...

Amanda

•11 years ago

5 Replies

When applying for DLA what category do we fit in ? As i have asked Age UK to help me apply and they didn't think I would get it!!

Prickly

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Is this normal?

Yesterday I was so tired, I fell asleep all over the place, mid sending a text message to a friend, sitting bolt upright, on the loo, trying to type on the...

Yesterday I was so tired, I fell asleep all over the place, mid sending a text m...

moonstonebright

•11 years ago

7 Replies

The mind set needs to change!

So I had quite a stressful weekend due to having so much to do and arranging to meet up with family for the first time since last Christmas also having a...

So I had quite a stressful weekend due to having so much to do and arranging to ...

inpain69

•11 years ago

3 Replies

reapplying for dla

I was wondering if anyone had reapplied for dla whilst waiting waiting for their appeal date? I was just reading an article( i cant remember which site tho...

I was wondering if anyone had reapplied for dla whilst waiting waiting for their...

nannyjenno

•11 years ago

11 Replies

How many new pacing habits can you do at the same time?

I'm trying to learn to pace myself with activities that tie me out or increase my pain. That's pretty much everything. I've made a long list of all the...

I'm trying to learn to pace myself with activities that tie me out or increase m...

leebeloola

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Stupid family

Im so fed up today. my daughter never got me up or tried to make my doctors appt that I really needed since the weekend. I asked her 3 times, and my horrible...

Im so fed up today. my daughter never got me up or tried to make my doctors appt...

realsorelady

•11 years ago

5 Replies

How do you cope with depression?

I've had this chronic depression for years. I may get the odd few good days but mostly it is there,some days are horrid like today,my brain just goes into this...

I've had this chronic depression for years. I may get the odd few good days but ...

Teddysmum43

•11 years ago

4 Replies

In bed should be chauffering girls. So rough after my Blue badge assessment yesterday

Ohhh laid in bed with time bomb head, everythings an effort so bit tearful and feeling sorry for myself. Pills not working . Soon as i did the walk in...

Ohhh laid in bed with time bomb head, everythings an effort so bit tearful and f...

fairycazzie

•11 years ago

1 Reply

fibromyalgia is it real

The pain management clinic said that some of my symtoms didn't tie in with fibromyalgia so they refered me to neurology. When there the consultant more or less...

The pain management clinic said that some of my symtoms didn't tie in with fibro...

rsjjl

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Capsaicin cream and night sweats don't mix..!

Here's an important safety tip.... If you have experienced night sweats, let's just say the capsaicin cream will quick alleviate your explore of FM... Fast......

Here's an important safety tip.... If you have experienced night sweats, let's j...

alikat1

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Fibro Groups at your local hospital

How many of you have/are attending a fibro course at your local hospital. ? The one i have been put on is an 8 week course. I will be going for the 3rd time...

How many of you have/are attending a fibro course at your local hospital. ? The ...

bbstport

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Physiotherapists, help or hindrance?

Having been to Rheumatology at Guys Hospital, London, the Physio and Consultant said that they recommend Graded Exercise Therapy (GET). Unfortunately in the...

Having been to Rheumatology at Guys Hospital, London, the Physio and Consultant ...

Zeemo

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Has anyone had an Adrenalin Blood test?

y daughter is haing one would like some info please xgins

Ginsing

•11 years ago

2 Replies

So tired but can't sleep

Been trying for last 5 hrs to get to sleep, got a busy day at uni tomorrow and I can't sleep every joint in body is aching so much. It is driving me mad.

Been trying for last 5 hrs to get to sleep, got a busy day at uni tomorrow and I...

WEEme

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Fibromyalgia: It's Real It's Manageable What You Can Do (An informative YouTube link)

Here is the link The subject: Fibromyalgia: It's Real It's Manageable What You Can Do http://youtu.be/aprthkmlE2Q Copy this direct into your search...

Here is the link The subject: Fibromyalgia: It's Real It's Manageable What Yo...

deelightful

•11 years ago

3 Replies

pain clinic appointment

hi i finally have an appointment at the pain clinic end of this week .does anyone have any advice (IE) anything i should ask ,sorry fibro fog tonite and cant...

hi i finally have an appointment at the pain clinic end of this week .does anyon...

denice46

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Painful Toes

Does anyone else get this? Some days my toes are so painful on the bottom that I can hardly walk. Today it was just one toe, my little right toe! You wouldn't...

Does anyone else get this? Some days my toes are so painful on the bottom that I...

Kirby

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Thoughts before I go to bed .... from planet fog brain

I have to go to work tomorrow. I have struggled a bit with fibro fog today; so who knows how it will turn out!!! At least the foggy words that fall out of my...

I have to go to work tomorrow. I have struggled a bit with fibro fog today; so ...

SuzySparkle

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Could the answer be in the similarities of the story we all have!

I have a controversial personal theory about Chronic Pain and Fatigue related illnesses. Please read with an open mind and I hope you will realise that even if...

I have a controversial personal theory about Chronic Pain and Fatigue related il...

gdxahd

•11 years ago

46 Replies

cramp?

well have had fibro for 15yrs but to my suprise has a situation today that i have never had before....had to go to bed about 3pm (not having slept a wink all...

well have had fibro for 15yrs but to my suprise has a situation today that i hav...

louda

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Just drove car home for first time after myAccident - ouch!

I finally brought my car home tonight. My shoulder is now killing me. Driving was quite uncomfortable but hopefully will improve. I have an invitation from a...

I finally brought my car home tonight. My shoulder is now killing me. Driving wa...

stormwytch

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Medication and Kidneys

I have had fibromyalgia for many years also arthritis for 35 years. Over that time I have taken many different kinds of tablets ranging from ibroferon to...

I have had fibromyalgia for many years also arthritis for 35 years. Over that ti...

words

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Physio looks promising but hard going!!

Hi just popped on here to let you all know that I at last made it to my Physio/Rheumatologest ( Not sure of spelling ) after being sent to Bath,thenSalisbury...

Hi just popped on here to let you all know that I at last made it to my Physio/R...

rainbowdancer

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for November 2012

It amazes me !!!!

Looking for a Fibro Group

Cant help the way Im feeling

rheumotologist

first time at me cfs fibro group today

I've become nocturnal

Wow !

When applying for DLA what category do we fit in ? As i have asked Age UK to help me apply and they didn't think I would get it!!

Is this normal?

The mind set needs to change!

reapplying for dla

How many new pacing habits can you do at the same time?

Stupid family

How do you cope with depression?

In bed should be chauffering girls. So rough after my Blue badge assessment yesterday

fibromyalgia is it real

Capsaicin cream and night sweats don't mix..!

Fibro Groups at your local hospital

Physiotherapists, help or hindrance?

Has anyone had an Adrenalin Blood test?

So tired but can't sleep

Fibromyalgia: It's Real It's Manageable What You Can Do (An informative YouTube link)

pain clinic appointment

Painful Toes

Thoughts before I go to bed .... from planet fog brain

Could the answer be in the similarities of the story we all have!

cramp?

Just drove car home for first time after myAccident - ouch!

Medication and Kidneys

Physio looks promising but hard going!!

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

What changes would you like to make in 2020 to improve your health and quality of life?

Topics

Archive