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Have medical with atos on wed, any tips, had fibro for long time, worried sick about going to see them ??.

At the moment, having flare up, can't stand noise, anyone else suffer from hyper sensitivity to noise or touch, ? have got earphones in just to be able to get...

At the moment, having flare up, can't stand noise, anyone else suffer from hyper...

Zorago365

•10 years ago

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Trolls

I spot the red light on the dash board through the fog. How will I get to town without breaking down in a cloud of smoke. Swinging left I head for man with a...

I spot the red light on the dash board through the fog. How will I get to town w...

nedd

•10 years ago

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FibroAction Community has reached 9,000 members !

9,000 members today ! Welcome to all new members joining our community and we hope you all gain the support you need from sharing your experiences of Fibro...

9,000 members today ! Welcome to all new members joining our community and we h...

Mdaisy

•10 years ago

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My doctor won't help!!!!

Hello, I've had fibromyalgia for 6 years now but it got real bad 2 years ago. My gp thought I had m.s as I developed tremors and lots of symptoms sufford by...

Hello, I've had fibromyalgia for 6 years now but it got real bad 2 years ago. My...

miss_boo

•10 years ago

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Today's the day

When j go back to work after 18 months off sick. The doctor said I'm as good as I'm going to get. So despite the pain aches tiredness and constant confusion...

When j go back to work after 18 months off sick. The doctor said I'm as good as ...

ellablade

•10 years ago

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Pic of the day

:-)

Fibrofoggiest

•10 years ago

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How long is a flare up?

I know this is like asking how long is a piece of string, ha ha, but I'm trying to be hopeful! So, tell me, what's the shortest flare up you've ever had....

I know this is like asking how long is a piece of string, ha ha, but I'm trying ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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has anyone else heard about the bedroom tax?on sky news theres a link.htpp;//news.sky.com/story/1193394/bed... a loophole been found in

legistration drafted by dwp loophole means working age tenants in social housing who have occupied same house since 1996 are exempt,loophole exists because...

legistration drafted by dwp loophole means working age tenants in social housing...

bluebell10

•10 years ago

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Has anyone gained an allergy since having fibro?

The last few months I have seemed to develop an allergy to my wedding ring. It makes my finger so sore and I showed someone the mark it left and they said it...

The last few months I have seemed to develop an allergy to my wedding ring. It m...

Hols15

•10 years ago

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Hi all does anyone take Tapentadol and if so do you find they help. Thanks

grandmakim

•10 years ago

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have any of you had surgery for bunions ?

can I ask that if you have had surgery can you tell me your experience please. I have been advised to have surgery for both bunions and I don't think I could...

can I ask that if you have had surgery can you tell me your experience please. ...

bbstport

•10 years ago

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Pic of the day

:-)

Fibrofoggiest

•10 years ago

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funpic - laughter in the snow

made me smile :)

hamble99b

•10 years ago

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Vitamins & Herbal Medicine.

I spoke to my doctor on Thursday about starting some herbal tablets or vitamins. She said that it was okay to start some. I'm looking for anything that would...

I spoke to my doctor on Thursday about starting some herbal tablets or vitamins....

charlie_red

•10 years ago

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Acupuncture .. After Effects.

Yesterday I started another round of acupuncture at the pain clinic. During the summer I did 10 weeks privately. The last time I didn't have many after...

Yesterday I started another round of acupuncture at the pain clinic. During the ...

charlie_red

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Lack of sympathy

Hi all, does anyone feel really tired after friends have unloaded their problems onto you? I have some really good friends and I have always been a very good...

Hi all, does anyone feel really tired after friends have unloaded their problems...

wildwoman

•10 years ago

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Can't get a diagnosis

Been ill off and on for two years. Been to see neuro, everything's ok. GP says its like fibro but without the chronic pain. Getting twitches muscle spasms...

Been ill off and on for two years. Been to see neuro, everything's ok. GP says...

Maisie1

•10 years ago

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do any of you use OFO (orthosis) foot/ankle brace

I have been told to wear these when sat and when in bed. I am unable to use in bed as when they are on the bedding seems to secure itself to them and I cannot...

I have been told to wear these when sat and when in bed. I am unable to use in ...

bbstport

•10 years ago

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Shower

I live in Scotland in a local authority house. I am unable to get in and out of bath,occ therapy say I need walk in shower which council are refusing me. I pay...

I live in Scotland in a local authority house. I am unable to get in and out of ...

kobi

•10 years ago

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Pic of the day

:-)

Fibrofoggiest

•10 years ago

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Sorry

Hi, I'm sorry, I'm having problems uploading pic of the day :-( I will keep trying and hopefully get it up soon ! Foggy x

Hi, I'm sorry, I'm having problems uploading pic of the day :-( I will keep try...

Fibrofoggiest

•10 years ago

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Does anyone else find themselves going in to self destruct mode?

I seem to be doing it a lot recently. I must apologise as I haven't been around much of late. The holidays were a testing 2 weeks and, although I enjoyed...

I seem to be doing it a lot recently. I must apologise as I haven't been around...

ladytelita

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Is it just Merseyside that no one gets DLA,ESA,PIP

Hi all, I have read over the last year of all the success story's. I myself is not one of them having been in pain for is over 20 years an always getting...

Hi all, I have read over the last year of all the success story's. I myself ...

sylp65

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Morning All well it would be if I could stay awake this is so unlike me. I keep dropping off as I read - I have to stop start again and I

have cleansed my glasses so many times it is ridiculous - one minute I am happily reading the next I am a sleep. So I suspect I shall retire to bed and see...

have cleansed my glasses so many times it is ridiculous - one minute I am happi...

Ginsing

•10 years ago

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I need some advice. I work 16 hours a week but this last year I have really been struggling I have had so many flare ups .....

And medication has been increased. I started having bad dizzy spells and have been told by the doctor that I have vertigo on top of everything else. I have...

And medication has been increased. I started having bad dizzy spells and have be...

Pamg

•10 years ago

4 Replies

MRI scan - any advice please

I got my letter through for the MRI scan that the pain specialist set up for me, however I am claustrophobic and not sure how to cope. The specialist advised I...

I got my letter through for the MRI scan that the pain specialist set up for me,...

Mrs_Somerset

•10 years ago

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A two week rehab programme? Any thoughts?

I got my letter through this morning informing me of the dates for the rehab, 3rd Feb to 14th Feb. Coming home for the weekend in between. I'm so worried about...

I got my letter through this morning informing me of the dates for the rehab, 3r...

elliedolly

•10 years ago

8 Replies

What has happened to my taste buds?

Avocado's taste like metal and my favorite tipple(red wine) now tastes and smells disgusting!

Avocado's taste like metal and my favorite tipple(red wine) now tastes and smell...

ninjananna

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Hello Just wondered if any one has heart problems because of fibro I just wondered if people knew that this can happen.

I don't consider myself as bad as some of you guys I am able to control the pain, mostly, still have flares Every few months, but it could be worse just have...

I don't consider myself as bad as some of you guys I am able to control the pain...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Hello, is muscle weakness a symptom of fibro

I saw a rheumatologist who said i have muscle wastage / weakness in my leg. i have only had it for approx 2 months, it feels like my legs are going to give way...

I saw a rheumatologist who said i have muscle wastage / weakness in my leg. i ha...

lottybear

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for January 2014

Have medical with atos on wed, any tips, had fibro for long time, worried sick about going to see them ??.

Trolls

FibroAction Community has reached 9,000 members !

My doctor won't help!!!!

Today's the day

Pic of the day

How long is a flare up?

has anyone else heard about the bedroom tax?on sky news theres a link.htpp;//news.sky.com/story/1193394/bed... a loophole been found in

Has anyone gained an allergy since having fibro?

Hi all does anyone take Tapentadol and if so do you find they help. Thanks

have any of you had surgery for bunions ?

Pic of the day

funpic - laughter in the snow

Vitamins & Herbal Medicine.

Acupuncture .. After Effects.

Lack of sympathy

Can't get a diagnosis

do any of you use OFO (orthosis) foot/ankle brace

Shower

Pic of the day

Sorry

Does anyone else find themselves going in to self destruct mode?

Is it just Merseyside that no one gets DLA,ESA,PIP

Morning All well it would be if I could stay awake this is so unlike me. I keep dropping off as I read - I have to stop start again and I

I need some advice. I work 16 hours a week but this last year I have really been struggling I have had so many flare ups .....

MRI scan - any advice please

A two week rehab programme? Any thoughts?

What has happened to my taste buds?

Hello Just wondered if any one has heart problems because of fibro I just wondered if people knew that this can happen.

Hello, is muscle weakness a symptom of fibro

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