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ESA appeal

Morning all I was just wondering if anyone knows how long the esa appeals are taking in Derby ive een waiting 15 months and I still haven,t heard anything....

Morning all I was just wondering if anyone knows how long the esa appeals are t...

millie1961

•11 years ago

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Physio

I've recently been assessed at the Pain Management Clinic and wondered if anyone has any positive results from using this facility? Physio said she would work...

I've recently been assessed at the Pain Management Clinic and wondered if anyone...

shushkin

•11 years ago

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More trouble with my hands

Hi all Well went to the specialist yesterday, and unfortuneatly I am going to have to have another op in July on the index finger knuckle on my left hand,...

Hi all Well went to the specialist yesterday, and unfortuneatly I am going to h...

lyndia

•11 years ago

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Hello all, has anyone any advice for a DLA home visit assessment by ATOS?

I've been waiting for months for a decision after being denied for the umpteenth time and then subsequently requesting a reconsideration have ATOS doctor...

I've been waiting for months for a decision after being denied for the umpteenth...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Confused. Com by dwp

Hi I have recently been told im in the work related group of esa, even though dwp has told them im unfit for work by my doctor and social worker, and if I...

Hi I have recently been told im in the work related group of esa, even though...

loui

•11 years ago

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Having trouble submitting a question!

Jackieblu

•11 years ago

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A breakthrough at last

Hi all, Today was a good one, I had my rheumatology appointment this morning and I went with my determined head on, determined to get some progress! it...

Hi all, Today was a good one, I had my rheumatology appointment this morning...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Email to Fibroaction

Really odd question to ask on here but will try anyway. Does anyone know if there is a special email address for Fibroaction? My partner sent an email few...

Really odd question to ask on here but will try anyway. Does anyone know if ther...

KirstyK

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Waiting for ESA decision and missed phone call from DWP

Hello Everyone, I enjoy reading all the posts thank you all. They help me feel less alone and also help me understand more about my poor health I'm...

Hello Everyone, I enjoy reading all the posts thank you all. They help me fee...

Sunshiner

•11 years ago

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tomorrow s dr appt

have my appt at 10 am tomorrow cos can see have lost more weight in legs and tummy is even more swollen( my trousers only come below my stomach)..when I last...

have my appt at 10 am tomorrow cos can see have lost more weight in legs and tum...

anbuma

•11 years ago

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HI everyone, I was getting in...

HI everyone, I was getting into the car after being at the doctors and my crutches pinched my skin :( The pain was absolutely awful. Luckily I have a...

HI everyone, I was getting into the car after being at the doctors and my crutc...

babebatista

•11 years ago

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An interesting site I found on the Internet re cfs m.e and FMS

http://xmrv.me.uk/me-cfs-global-map.php If you are interested you can go here and register yourself on the global map or just look and see which countries...

http://xmrv.me.uk/me-cfs-global-map.php If you are interested you can go here...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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pain clinic

Hi i have been reading about people attending a pain clinic, what is this and do they do any good? Would it be worth asking my GP about it?

Hi i have been reading about people attending a pain clinic, what is this and do...

lindamorgan

•11 years ago

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I really hate hospital doctors

Well today was the day, I had my second Rheumatology appointment , the last one was last November when he ordered a MRI and physio for my wrists . ( not heard...

Well today was the day, I had my second Rheumatology appointment , the last one ...

Carolinee71

•11 years ago

8 Replies

They have found the cause of Fibromyalgia in the States!!

Have posted a link for you x Would love to celebrate this news but I find it hard to believe :/...

Have posted a link for you x Would love to celebrate this news but I find it ha...

Barbie67

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Red cheeks and excessive sweating

Hi all ... does anyone else have problems with sweating? I often seem to have "wet patches" on my clothes under my armpits. Also frequently have bright "rosy...

Hi all ... does anyone else have problems with sweating? I often seem to have "w...

phlebo123

•11 years ago

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Allergic to the sun

Does anyone else have this problem & is it fibro related? A couple of weeks ago I went outside in a Tshirt to hang out the washing, I was only out for about 10...

Does anyone else have this problem & is it fibro related? A couple of weeks ago ...

glochessum

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Appealing DWP decision after Atos medical

Please can anyone help with how to appeal against DWP decision. I only have a few days left now to get my appeal in and I am panicking. If anyone has been...

Please can anyone help with how to appeal against DWP decision. I only have a fe...

molly44

•11 years ago

30 Replies

Does anyone else get lumps during a flare up?

Hi all, I asked my Doctor about the large lumps/ swellings I get during a flare up and he said that you only get them if you have severe fibromyalgia. I get...

Hi all, I asked my Doctor about the large lumps/ swellings I get during a flare ...

Barbie67

•11 years ago

33 Replies

PIP Consultation Document on Moving Around Criteria Now Available

Here is the consultation document : www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-pip-assessment-moving-around-activity Please take time to read &...

Here is the consultation document : www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consulta...

Lima6MCT

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Stressful

Hi all I was just wondering if other people like me get very scared of going out to family events or even just going to places were there are crowds. I went to...

Hi all I was just wondering if other people like me get very scared of going out...

Hidden

•11 years ago

17 Replies

still no word from dwp after winning tribunal

how long does it usually take before you get a response from dwp, they are quick enough to let you know when your not entitled dont know if i should phone...

how long does it usually take before you get a response from dwp, they are quic...

she33

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Bogus CAB cold callers

Just seen this on the CAB website http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/news/whats_new_june2013_beware_imposter__cab__cold_callers.htm Please as always...

Just seen this on the CAB website http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/news...

Mdaisy

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Some shocking news

Hi everybody,just thought I would share some shocking news with you all as it may affect some people on this site.Over the week-end I sent an email to dan...

Hi everybody,just thought I would share some shocking news with you all as it ma...

haribo36

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Wristbands

Anyone able to give me a link for the Fibro wristbands please, I padi for them and nothing recieved, but lost the link...Thanks

Anyone able to give me a link for the Fibro wristbands please, I padi for them a...

pjmain

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Pain clinic I,m finally going to a pain clinic next month at addenbrookes only been waiting 4 years my main pain is back, legs' and arms,

Shoulders and mostly elbows I have both tennis and golfers elbows bi lateral both arms I have both fibro and M.E can anyone tell me what to expect and...

Shoulders and mostly elbows I have both tennis and golfers elbows bi lateral bot...

justmai

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Carers Allowance

Regarding my previous post, I have just received official notification that Carers Allowance is not considered paid work for Working Tax Credit purposes, but...

Regarding my previous post, I have just received official notification that Care...

missymoomoo

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Help needed with kids and fibro

Hi to everyone.I have severe fibro and Iam a single parent with two boys,a 4 year old and a 10 year old.My fm is quite bad at the moment and I spend most of my...

Hi to everyone.I have severe fibro and Iam a single parent with two boys,a 4 yea...

haribo36

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Hi all

Well I have been in my flat for about a month now. Really lovely the independence, though I have been feeling a little under the weather. I have found out...

Well I have been in my flat for about a month now. Really lovely the indepen...

Susan20067389

•11 years ago

8 Replies

on the beach

had a nice dog walk to my local beach today.normally we get within 100yrds and my dog will freak out and refuse to go any further,today must have been a better...

had a nice dog walk to my local beach today.normally we get within 100yrds and m...

anbuma

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for June 2013

ESA appeal

Physio

More trouble with my hands

Hello all, has anyone any advice for a DLA home visit assessment by ATOS?

Confused. Com by dwp

Having trouble submitting a question!

A breakthrough at last

Email to Fibroaction

Waiting for ESA decision and missed phone call from DWP

tomorrow s dr appt

HI everyone, I was getting in...

An interesting site I found on the Internet re cfs m.e and FMS

pain clinic

I really hate hospital doctors

They have found the cause of Fibromyalgia in the States!!

Red cheeks and excessive sweating

Allergic to the sun

Appealing DWP decision after Atos medical

Does anyone else get lumps during a flare up?

PIP Consultation Document on Moving Around Criteria Now Available

Stressful

still no word from dwp after winning tribunal

Bogus CAB cold callers

Some shocking news

Wristbands

Pain clinic I,m finally going to a pain clinic next month at addenbrookes only been waiting 4 years my main pain is back, legs' and arms,

Carers Allowance

Help needed with kids and fibro

Hi all

on the beach

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