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My husband is afraid to touch me incase he hurts me or makes my pain worse, i feel rejected as a woman and i don't know how to cope with this . Kira x

My husband is afraid to touch me incase he hurts me or makes my pain worse, i fe...

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•11 years ago

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Just b een told I have fibromyalgia & osteo arthritis

At the moment am taking amitryptaline & naproxen. Pain is variable what does anyone else take. Also have restless legs and take ropinerole for that. Just...

At the moment am taking amitryptaline & naproxen. Pain is variable what does an...

ashprington

•11 years ago

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lost my job

hi all havent been on here for a while but here go's ive just lost my job i only worked 15 hours but it kept me going ive recently had to go on metformin for...

hi all havent been on here for a while but here go's ive just lost my job i onl...

suwie

•11 years ago

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i have a private pension of £50 per month will i have it deducted from my esa allowonce? it starts in May

ramsgatemart

•11 years ago

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Occupational health interview? What do I do?

Hi first apologies for not updating my pain management course. Been so tired no energy for anything. Anyway I've missed a couple of days off work and even...

Hi first apologies for not updating my pain management course. Been so tired no ...

MariG

•11 years ago

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May 12th is International Fibro Awareness Day! Can You Help Raise Awareness?

Sunday May 12th is International Fibro Awareness Day To celebrate the Awareness Day, FibroAction are making available to everyone the posters and...

Sunday May 12th is International Fibro Awareness Day To celebrate the Awarene...

LindseyMid

•11 years ago

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How it feels!!!!!!

Well can honestly say that the pain the last two months has been worse ever,, and I'm now taking 50mg amitriptyline 4 times a day as well as 30/500cocod, 2...

Well can honestly say that the pain the last two months has been worse ever,, an...

funnybunny

•11 years ago

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just been told have fibromyalgia

hi all, ive just been told last week that I do have fibromyalgia, I also have RA for 14 years. does fibro cause redness to your skin where you have pain?...

hi all, ive just been told last week that I do have fibromyalgia, I also have RA...

missjwren

•11 years ago

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Thanks for the support guys. Brief update.....

Seen my gp, change of meds & urgent re-referral to consultant. I do feel better so thank you. xx Tulip :)

Seen my gp, change of meds & urgent re-referral to consultant. I do feel bett...

tulips123

•11 years ago

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Benefits stress me out again

Hi all, after winning my ESA appeal for the 2nd time I have been waiting to hear. Nothing after 10 days so I rang. I was told because of volumes of appeals...

Hi all, after winning my ESA appeal for the 2nd time I have been waiting to hear...

realsorelady

•11 years ago

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Applying for Contribution Based ESA again

I have just re - applied for contribution - based esa, using another years n.i contributions to make my claim. Has anyone been successful in the past re -...

I have just re - applied for contribution - based esa, using another years n.i c...

cutebird

•11 years ago

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FibroAction wristbands

We have recently been having issues with Royal mail's handling of the first batches of wristbands sent out. Some people were given a notification card saying...

We have recently been having issues with Royal mail's handling of the first batc...

LindseyMid

•11 years ago

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My OH decided he wanted to learn to horse ride.. I suggested he start slowly

But for some reason he didnt seem impressed by the taster session.. Maybe if he had put on a riding hat and jodhpurs he might have got into the spirit a...

But for some reason he didnt seem impressed by the taster session.. Maybe if he ...

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•11 years ago

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The Dreaded Visit!!

Well this morning I had a home visit from a Dr working for atos regarding my appeal for DLA!! Do I think it went well, ummm no not really although the dr was...

Well this morning I had a home visit from a Dr working for atos regarding my app...

kiera2002

•11 years ago

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How do you handle stressful situations?

I find emotional situations hard to deal with --- for example, arguments -- I get upset and burst into tears if someone speaks to me harshly and am totally...

I find emotional situations hard to deal with --- for example, arguments -- I ge...

phlebo123

•11 years ago

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pain pain pain !!!!

got so much pain everywhere every time i have a flare up they seem to be more painful and last for longer the pain doesn't seem to go anymore it is constantly...

got so much pain everywhere every time i have a flare up they seem to be more pa...

teresa-67

•11 years ago

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memory problems

I have been suffering with short term memory for a while now. Does anyone else suffer this ? i spoke to my doctor a couple of weeks ago and i have to go to...

I have been suffering with short term memory for a while now. Does anyone else ...

bbstport

•11 years ago

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One of those a night that was tinged with hourly visits to the loo was I in pain no

strangeley I was comfortable. That is strange for me but awake kistening to all the night time / early morning soundss. Consequently it was a pleasure to...

strangeley I was comfortable. That is strange for me but awake kistening to all...

Ginsing

•11 years ago

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Give me strength.

Every time I stand up, perhaps walk to bathroom and back, sit down - oh heck here we go again! Spasm starts at the bottom of my back and builds and spreads up...

Every time I stand up, perhaps walk to bathroom and back, sit down - oh heck her...

tulips123

•11 years ago

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Does anyone have Bi-polar and find medication for fibro interferes with their bi-polar meds xx

gaynor72

•11 years ago

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Duloxetine and jaw pain

Hi, I have recently had my medication of Duloxetine increased from 40-60mg a day, and have started having jaw pain, has anybody else suffered this side effect,...

Hi, I have recently had my medication of Duloxetine increased from 40-60mg a day...

joyceconfused

•11 years ago

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attempting to apply for DLA any tips :)

In so much pain today, well have been for a while now.... Been in a flare for over 2 weeks and it just doesn't seem to want to go. Have filled out a form for...

In so much pain today, well have been for a while now.... Been in a flare for ov...

princesskim

•11 years ago

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Cinnamon and honey

Wondering if anyone had tried taking cinnamon and honey to help with arthritis pain? Just been reading about the benefits

Wondering if anyone had tried taking cinnamon and honey to help with arthritis p...

Voutton

•11 years ago

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Ear pain and throbbing head

Hi wonder if someone can help, I have had a really bad on and off pain in my ear left temple and in my neck for over a week now, went o doctor but she said...

Hi wonder if someone can help, I have had a really bad on and off pain in my ear...

LucyKris

•11 years ago

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Hi all this is my first time on site so please bare with me I have had fibro for quite some time and as a rule manage symptoms with pain

killers. I am however concerned that I have been experiencing a lot of pain in my pelvis with swollen stomach, back pain and generally feeling unwell. The...

killers. I am however concerned that I have been experiencing a lot of pain in m...

bomber

•11 years ago

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Anybody had any encounters with CAPITA? This is not for DLA

Hi all I have an appointment with a CAPITA doctor tomorrow, this is for to see whether i get ill health retirement from work or whether i am just sacked! I am...

Hi all I have an appointment with a CAPITA doctor tomorrow, this is for to see w...

tovi

•11 years ago

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Noooo Cant believe the DLA form!!

Hi all any help would be appreciated? I have just had my new pack for DLA as I was turned down at my last appeal! Anyway now they put a form in with your pack...

Hi all any help would be appreciated? I have just had my new pack for DLA as I w...

sadoldred

•11 years ago

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Has any one tried acupuncture?...had my first session today

A couple days ago I asked whether anyone had tried Acupuncture,thank you to everyone who answered my question with their own exsperience. I had my first...

A couple days ago I asked whether anyone had tried Acupuncture,thank you to ever...

pinkblossom

•11 years ago

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The Volunteer Hut

We thought we were getting a palatial new building, but this is all they would let us have! :( All gifts of chairs and food parcels c/o VG please!

We thought we were getting a palatial new building, but this is all they would l...

ladymoth

•11 years ago

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Fibro awarenesss day May 12th

I have so far persuaded two local shops to dec their windows in purple with purple balloons as well for the weekend of 11th 12th may. Gonna get some friends...

I have so far persuaded two local shops to dec their windows in purple with purp...

spidey

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for April 2013

relationships

Just b een told I have fibromyalgia & osteo arthritis

lost my job

i have a private pension of £50 per month will i have it deducted from my esa allowonce? it starts in May

Occupational health interview? What do I do?

May 12th is International Fibro Awareness Day! Can You Help Raise Awareness?

How it feels!!!!!!

just been told have fibromyalgia

Thanks for the support guys. Brief update.....

Benefits stress me out again

Applying for Contribution Based ESA again

FibroAction wristbands

My OH decided he wanted to learn to horse ride.. I suggested he start slowly

The Dreaded Visit!!

How do you handle stressful situations?

pain pain pain !!!!

memory problems

One of those a night that was tinged with hourly visits to the loo was I in pain no

Give me strength.

Does anyone have Bi-polar and find medication for fibro interferes with their bi-polar meds xx

Duloxetine and jaw pain

attempting to apply for DLA any tips :)

Cinnamon and honey

Ear pain and throbbing head

Hi all this is my first time on site so please bare with me I have had fibro for quite some time and as a rule manage symptoms with pain

Anybody had any encounters with CAPITA? This is not for DLA

Noooo Cant believe the DLA form!!

Has any one tried acupuncture?...had my first session today

The Volunteer Hut

Fibro awarenesss day May 12th

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