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Are there statistics on levels of incapacity of people with Fibromyalgia?

I have wondered many times if there are statistics or a graph of some kind which show the numbers of people with Fibromyalgia who would be considered severely...

I have wondered many times if there are statistics or a graph of some kind which...

budgiefriend

•10 years ago

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Applying for more DLA than currently receiving

Once you have received DLA after a tribunal appeal decision, can you reapply at a later time for more, based on levels of care and mobility assistance needed?...

Once you have received DLA after a tribunal appeal decision, can you reapply at ...

budgiefriend

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Has anyone tried 5-HTP for their fibromyalgia, if so did it work? any side effects? Any other supplements i should try?

fanakerpan24

•10 years ago

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Not quite what they meant. Maybe the new RSPCA shop in Bury could have thought a bit more about their slogan. (it looks like Aladdin shops next door :D )

Not quite what they meant. Maybe the new RSPCA shop in Bury could have thought a...

hamble99b

•10 years ago

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What can I do to stop feeling so worthless?

I went on a short bus ride(5.mins) to visit my youngest Granddaughter this afternoon, when I reached my stop two older ladies 70-80 years old at a guess,...

I went on a short bus ride(5.mins) to visit my youngest Granddaughter this after...

ninjananna

•10 years ago

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Re Brutans morphin patch

Has anyone had a reaction to them if so did you come off them slowly or just stop them, I've been on them for 3months now, and have developed a very bad...

Has anyone had a reaction to them if so did you come off them slowly or just sto...

Cookie72

•10 years ago

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I was diagnosed with fibro cfs n arthritis 2 years ago...my symptoms. vary...but one is really getting me down...

The pain starts high up on my back left shoulder i complain of itching pain n soreness my husband says theres not a mark ,lump or anything it goes around to...

The pain starts high up on my back left shoulder i complain of itching pain n s...

mazzer2

•10 years ago

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having a wet room done

does anyone know if i can get temporary accomodation during my bathroom being converted,it will take 3 weeks,i am terribly worried about getting out of bed at...

does anyone know if i can get temporary accomodation during my bathroom being co...

jacksie

•10 years ago

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Are there any members living in the Portsmouth area 50+ ?

Would you be interested in a Personal Choice Lunch Club and/or Prime Time Group? They have events throughout January, February & March including a trip to...

Would you be interested in a Personal Choice Lunch Club and/or Prime Time Group?...

Mdaisy

•10 years ago

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Does anyone now where I can get a wheelchair from

Ruby67

•10 years ago

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3 jobs maybe .........so confused.

Oh dear my head is spinning. I was just writing a post when my phone rang and now I'm even more confused! I am in for 3 jobs. Firstly in a hospice on the bank,...

Oh dear my head is spinning. I was just writing a post when my phone rang and no...

NWG23

•10 years ago

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Pic of the day

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Fibrofoggiest

•10 years ago

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I'm currently looking at compression gloves as my fibromyalgia has flared up with the cold weather. Anybody got any recommendations?

fanakerpan24

•10 years ago

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ESA Tribunal - what happens if a person loses their Tribunal?!

My appeal Tribunal is on Saturday and I am sure I am going to lose!! Does anyone know what happens if I lose? do my benefits stop immediately or can I appeal...

My appeal Tribunal is on Saturday and I am sure I am going to lose!! Does anyone...

molly44

•10 years ago

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occupation health appointment tomorrow - any ideas what this might be like?

Hi, I am looking for advice on how these things go... My work have arranged an appointment with an occupation health physician tomorrow at my local hospital....

Hi, I am looking for advice on how these things go... My work have arranged an ...

Mrs_Somerset

•10 years ago

24 Replies

Duloxetine

After threatening my GP with my MP, the GMC and the head GP over GB, I got duloxetine, I am on my first day of reducing pregabalin... How was it for all those...

After threatening my GP with my MP, the GMC and the head GP over GB, I got dulox...

Tibby3a

•10 years ago

29 Replies

ATOS medical - is it ever avoidable?

I'm filling in my ESA50 and taking more time and care with my answers using extra paper etc. and giving as much info as possible. I had my last face to face 2...

I'm filling in my ESA50 and taking more time and care with my answers using extr...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Which hospital dept. deals with fibro and related illnesses?

beaton

•10 years ago

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Ahhhhhhhh

Hi not been on for a while. Always log in and see how everyone is coping. Menopause, fibro, midlife crisis, or what! Frequent falls, menstrual problems, low...

Hi not been on for a while. Always log in and see how everyone is coping. Menopa...

karencw

•10 years ago

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Back pain

Had horrendous back pain for the last week, in my lower back and top of my legs, so bad I couldn't sleep, and I am still stiff (really difficult getting up in...

Had horrendous back pain for the last week, in my lower back and top of my legs,...

pigletmumma

•10 years ago

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Pic of the day

:-)

Fibrofoggiest

•10 years ago

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Ever wondered why u gain weight and cant get it off?

http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/fibromyalgia-254946-5.html This is a interesting link that shows why. X

http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/fibromyalgia-254946-5.html This is a i...

miss_boo

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Does anyone know where I can get a comfortable sofa bed?

Can anyone help as Iam thinking of getting a sofa bed for me to sleep on in the living room as I only live in a small two bed bungalow and I have two boys who...

Can anyone help as Iam thinking of getting a sofa bed for me to sleep on in the ...

haribo36

•10 years ago

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ESA tribunal looming- help!!

I have a tribunal this Saturday 18th and I am absolutely petrified!! I have never been before and don't know what to expect. Does anyone please have any useful...

I have a tribunal this Saturday 18th and I am absolutely petrified!! I have neve...

molly44

•10 years ago

45 Replies

Longtec tablets and sickness

Hi, I just wanted to issue a little advice to anyone else on here that are taking taking longtec for the pain. Over the weekend I picked up a sickness bug, I...

Hi, I just wanted to issue a little advice to anyone else on here that are takin...

Pennie1

•10 years ago

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Does anyone else get flare UPS from their fibro with a cold.

Have had to admit defeat and go off sick from work as fatigue horrid and pain in sharp bursts all over body. Have had this cold a month and can't seem to clear...

Have had to admit defeat and go off sick from work as fatigue horrid and pain in...

beaujo

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Gps

I notice on the sites that I have been on a lot of people are having issues with their GP. Try to remember we are the customers and a lot of us have been...

I notice on the sites that I have been on a lot of people are having issues with...

Maisie1

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Relapse

Hi everyone. I'm having a relapse 6 weeks after 40 trigger point injections. I'm so tired now I want to sleep. I'm sleeping a lot more than normal. I'm weaker...

Hi everyone. I'm having a relapse 6 weeks after 40 trigger point injections. I'...

emjane4465

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Painkillers

Hi everyone I'm looking for some advice. My doctors have suddenly decided to reduce my painkiller, Dihyrocodeine, down to 6 a day and i have been told to take...

Hi everyone I'm looking for some advice. My doctors have suddenly decided to re...

debz0705

•10 years ago

20 Replies

even cats need a hug!

what do you think of this? http://www.wimp.com/heldtight/

hamble99b

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for January 2014

Are there statistics on levels of incapacity of people with Fibromyalgia?

Applying for more DLA than currently receiving

Has anyone tried 5-HTP for their fibromyalgia, if so did it work? any side effects? Any other supplements i should try?

fun pic

What can I do to stop feeling so worthless?

Re Brutans morphin patch

I was diagnosed with fibro cfs n arthritis 2 years ago...my symptoms. vary...but one is really getting me down...

having a wet room done

Are there any members living in the Portsmouth area 50+ ?

Does anyone now where I can get a wheelchair from

3 jobs maybe .........so confused.

Pic of the day

I'm currently looking at compression gloves as my fibromyalgia has flared up with the cold weather. Anybody got any recommendations?

ESA Tribunal - what happens if a person loses their Tribunal?!

occupation health appointment tomorrow - any ideas what this might be like?

Duloxetine

ATOS medical - is it ever avoidable?

Which hospital dept. deals with fibro and related illnesses?

Ahhhhhhhh

Back pain

Pic of the day

Ever wondered why u gain weight and cant get it off?

Does anyone know where I can get a comfortable sofa bed?

ESA tribunal looming- help!!

Longtec tablets and sickness

Does anyone else get flare UPS from their fibro with a cold.

Gps

Relapse

Painkillers

even cats need a hug!

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