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Acupuncture and massage

Good morning all hope that the sun is getting to those pains with natural Vitamin D, arrh!! I have regular massage with a lady I first made friends with and...

Good morning all hope that the sun is getting to those pains with natural Vitami...

FIBROTURKEY

•11 years ago

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As advised

Many hhanks for comments yesterday concerning my unfortunate toilet accidents, have now drs appointment in half an hr, let's see what she can do.

Many hhanks for comments yesterday concerning my unfortunate toilet accidents, h...

dixie58

•11 years ago

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If your too unwell to work and GP signs you off work, is everyone entitled to incapacity benefit

I'm not clear what to do next. I am so stressed, trying to move from my house after living here for 26 years to a bungalow as I'm unable to climb the stairs...

I'm not clear what to do next. I am so stressed, trying to move from my house a...

Lucyw

•11 years ago

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Rheumatolgists/ Vitamin D

Hello. Just a quick question if i may guys. I finally saw the rhumey who was very nice! He ran loads of blood work. Main findings were -Severe Vitamin D...

Hello. Just a quick question if i may guys. I finally saw the rhumey who was...

Anyaz

•11 years ago

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Diabetes Type 2?

Evening all.. During my Easter holiday's I got a letter in the post asking for me to get some bloods done, but I had to fast. So I managed to get them done...

Evening all.. During my Easter holiday's I got a letter in the post asking fo...

Susan20067389

•11 years ago

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Yay!!!

Had a random call today from the hospital asking if id like a rheumatology appointment Saturday! Have been waiting for a letter in the post since being...

Had a random call today from the hospital asking if id like a rheumatology appoi...

princesskim

•11 years ago

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What is your opinion and what are the side effects of the following alternatives to Lyrica?

Gabapentin (Neurontin) Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Oxycarbazepine (Trileptal} I have put so much weight on its rediculous!...

Gabapentin (Neurontin) Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Oxy...

Sarah-Jane

•11 years ago

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Oooops I did it again

The steroids started to kick in today so was feeling much better. But instead of resting & speeding my recovery along I pottered in the garden for two hours....

The steroids started to kick in today so was feeling much better. But instead of...

SuzyB

•11 years ago

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A NEW FIBRO CLUB OPENING IN BRIDGEND MID GLAM WALES

IT IS NICE TO SEE ONE AT BRIDGEND AFTER A LONG TIME. PLEASE IF YOU LIVE IN OR AROUND BRIDGEND COME AND RELAX HAVE A CUPPA AND MEET PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU AND...

IT IS NICE TO SEE ONE AT BRIDGEND AFTER A LONG TIME. PLEASE IF YOU LIVE IN OR A...

clay63

•11 years ago

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Does Amitriptyline cause bloating, swelling, increase in weight? And is there an alternative for someone who has epilepsy and reflux?

Hi, I recently increased Amitriptyline by 5mg and after 2 weeks found my feet were swelling worse and not going down after a nights rest with them raised. I...

Hi, I recently increased Amitriptyline by 5mg and after 2 weeks found my feet we...

Sarah-Jane

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Hi everyone sorry not around as much but DLA

I received my brown envelope saying received and if not heard in 8 wks to get intouch. My car gave up yesterday the clutch cable! Grrr I went pain...

I received my brown envelope saying received and if not heard in 8 wks to get in...

fairycazzie

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Just popping in for a few minutes(and hospital update 25th April)

The following is part of a reply I sent to a friend on here after she kindly messaged me to see how I was. So I have put my reply here(and added bits in where...

The following is part of a reply I sent to a friend on here after she kindly mes...

Ozzygirl64

•11 years ago

14 Replies

the biggest acheivement yet.

it has been 6 months since i was diagnosed with chronic fibromyalgia in that time i have worked so hard to get things in proper order with no help from any...

it has been 6 months since i was diagnosed with chronic fibromyalgia in that ti...

Hidden

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Well Spring has sprung and here I am in the middle of a flare of fibro symptoms. Happens every Spring. Does anyone else get this?

sja0554

•11 years ago

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not sure what to do about a visit I had from housing benefit woman

im worried sick,ive had a really really bad few weeks with my depression on satarday I was sitting thinking whats the point in going on and need someone to...

im worried sick,ive had a really really bad few weeks with my depression on sat...

munchkin62

•11 years ago

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medications help

Hi i was just wondering what sort of medication people where being given there fibro. I am on alsorts i take pregabalin 300mg twice a day tramadol 50mg twice a...

Hi i was just wondering what sort of medication people where being given there f...

gillyb59

•11 years ago

8 Replies

DLA Tribunal

I have just set in motion the DLA appeals process. I answered yes to the representative. Who is the best type of representative? I don't really want to go...

I have just set in motion the DLA appeals process. I answered yes to the repres...

Tibby3a

•11 years ago

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Not sure what to make of GP's answer

Having been send to the GP by the nurse as BP was very high even though I take medication for it, I decided to ask my new GP what was her stance on...

Having been send to the GP by the nurse as BP was very high even though I take m...

jillylin

•11 years ago

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does anyone know how i can find out the nurses credentials who assessed my esa50 form?

bellablot

•11 years ago

16 Replies

coincidence

Hi giuys ,not been on for a couple of weeks,I wanted to ask /say my mum has thyroid probs and has just been told sh has gentic cholesteral levels but becoz her...

Hi giuys ,not been on for a couple of weeks,I wanted to ask /say my mum has thyr...

gizzmo73

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Just about had enough

Yesterday I had to have my beautiful dog put to sleep. He was nearly 17 and the best dog you could hope for. He knew when I was at my worst and would come over...

Yesterday I had to have my beautiful dog put to sleep. He was nearly 17 and the ...

Deb12

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Sunny

I really ought to get out of this bed, it looking good out there, cud get my loungers out and lay on there, sort my huge bag of buttons out, or do knitting,...

I really ought to get out of this bed, it looking good out there, cud get my lou...

dixie58

•11 years ago

2 Replies

just got back from gp upped medication to its limits, and trying to arrange a pain clinic for me told the appointments are very hard to get

my amitriptyline been upped to 150mg pregabalin upped to 600mg he said hes gona try to get me an appointment for pain clinic but went on to say its...

my amitriptyline been upped to 150mg pregabalin upped to 600mg he said hes go...

bellablot

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Oops

Well, I am so glad I was sleeping alone on Saturday. As we all know, we are likely to suffer with IBS, I have suffered intermittently with this for many...

Well, I am so glad I was sleeping alone on Saturday. As we all know, we are lik...

dixie58

•11 years ago

9 Replies

had a fall again

oh well i really surpassed myself this time.got up last sunday and was going to potter around cleaning went to open back door fell out as my legs gave way and...

oh well i really surpassed myself this time.got up last sunday and was going to ...

sandra57

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Some stuff about getting your details from organisations under data protection act. Also some stuff about eh legalities of the ATOS system

These are all pages concerned with getting ones own personal dat including medical records and also an interesting page re ATOS and DWP...

These are all pages concerned with getting ones own personal dat including medic...

spidey

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Back on the steroids

GP has promised it will be a short course this time just to bring my hand swelling & stiffness under control. He's also signed me off for the week so I don't...

GP has promised it will be a short course this time just to bring my hand swelli...

SuzyB

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Please help ! Has anyone now got kidney disease because of strong painkillers ?

I have been on strong painkillers for along time (15 years) and now i am facing tests for kidney disease and i am so worried. I have been told i have a heart...

I have been on strong painkillers for along time (15 years) and now i am facing ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

7 Replies

i coughed and couldn't move.

I woke up this morning to find both dogs on my bed and hadn't heard them come up.did they hear me in the night as I had a strange dream.?i got dressed and went...

I woke up this morning to find both dogs on my bed and hadn't heard them come up...

anbuma

•11 years ago

7 Replies

hypothyroidism causes fibro

hi all i also go on the thyroid page and asked a question and was told that fibro was a symptom of levels not being managed right by lazy doctors, just...

hi all i also go on the thyroid page and asked a question and was told that fibr...

she33

•11 years ago

35 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for April 2013

Acupuncture and massage

As advised

If your too unwell to work and GP signs you off work, is everyone entitled to incapacity benefit

Rheumatolgists/ Vitamin D

Diabetes Type 2?

Yay!!!

What is your opinion and what are the side effects of the following alternatives to Lyrica?

Oooops I did it again

A NEW FIBRO CLUB OPENING IN BRIDGEND MID GLAM WALES

Does Amitriptyline cause bloating, swelling, increase in weight? And is there an alternative for someone who has epilepsy and reflux?

Hi everyone sorry not around as much but DLA

Just popping in for a few minutes(and hospital update 25th April)

the biggest acheivement yet.

Well Spring has sprung and here I am in the middle of a flare of fibro symptoms. Happens every Spring. Does anyone else get this?

not sure what to do about a visit I had from housing benefit woman

medications help

DLA Tribunal

Not sure what to make of GP's answer

does anyone know how i can find out the nurses credentials who assessed my esa50 form?

coincidence

Just about had enough

Sunny

just got back from gp upped medication to its limits, and trying to arrange a pain clinic for me told the appointments are very hard to get

Oops

had a fall again

Some stuff about getting your details from organisations under data protection act. Also some stuff about eh legalities of the ATOS system

Back on the steroids

Please help ! Has anyone now got kidney disease because of strong painkillers ?

i coughed and couldn't move.

hypothyroidism causes fibro

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