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PIP......Have you seen this?

My email received this morning from Benefits and Work blog contained this bit of info which is interesting. Anyone else heard this? "PIP is in a mess. We all...

My email received this morning from Benefits and Work blog contained this bit of...

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•10 years ago

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I asked for my PIP to be re-looked at after receiving 10 points for DLA and nothing for mobility...

My doctor advised me to do this and has done a letter supporting my claim. The main reason i did this was because a do use a pill box due to forgetting to take...

My doctor advised me to do this and has done a letter supporting my claim. The m...

bren876

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Do i resign this week.. cant take anymore of this pain.

Hi everyone. I returned to work 5 months ago and im still in so much daily pain. My days off are spent recovering to try get a manageable level which never...

Hi everyone. I returned to work 5 months ago and im still in so much daily pain....

irish-coleen

•10 years ago

29 Replies

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Feeling rock-bottom with no support

I'm in the height of a nasty flare, where staying awake is an enormous struggle, and every movement is pure agony. My parents, who I have to live with because...

I'm in the height of a nasty flare, where staying awake is an enormous struggle,...

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•10 years ago

12 Replies

Partner struggling

Hi hope you are all as well as can be. I'm just wondering of anyone has had their partner really struggle with you having fibro, my other half doesn't...

Hi hope you are all as well as can be. I'm just wondering of anyone has had thei...

Nala231

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Im on lower rate care and mobility is there anything else im entitled to

taylor75

•10 years ago

3 Replies

esa

i had my esa stopped in 3/11/2013 and sent request to be reconcidered thay changed there mind and re istated my esa in may 24th 2014 and put me in the work...

i had my esa stopped in 3/11/2013 and sent request to be reconcidered thay chang...

seadoo

•10 years ago

13 Replies

New to Fibro

I joined the RA group but seen specialist today and I've either got ra or Fibro. Can anyone tell me how their diagnosis went. I'm not sure what is happening...

I joined the RA group but seen specialist today and I've either got ra or Fibro....

Dolly84

•10 years ago

8 Replies

I never been in so much pain went to stop a cup from falling and reached out and the pain that bad I was sobbing my heart out

Today I received a letter from Atos I got an appointment thanks to local MP, I'm more anxious then ever now if what will happen

Today I received a letter from Atos I got an appointment thanks to local MP, I'm...

vixen49

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Getting to see a Consultant

Does anyone else have difficulty in getting their GP to refer them to a specialist? I'm sorry it is a long sage, but I just don't know where to go now. I had...

Does anyone else have difficulty in getting their GP to refer them to a speciali...

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

My new to me scooter

Well as requested by those who helped and supported me in my decision to buy a scooter my maiden voyage was eventful and funny and I shouted and laughed ,we...

Well as requested by those who helped and supported me in my decision to buy a s...

Shadows-walker

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Not really Fibro related.......

But I've just taken the decision to move home. I'm finding it increasingly difficult to remain in a house with stairs!! I've resisted moving for so long, you...

But I've just taken the decision to move home. I'm finding it increasingly diff...

sue32

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1984 and earlier in 1988 both rheumatologists and I though this info was in my medical notes but it is not.

I have CFS on my notes and chronic pain syndrome that was diagnosed at the same time as the fibromyalgia in1994. I raised my concern about fibro not being on...

I have CFS on my notes and chronic pain syndrome that was diagnosed at the same ...

mimimouse

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Hi all I now get Standard Pip missed out on the mobility side by a few points, Is there anything else you can claim with this? .

Hugs Cows rock x

cowsrock

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Good morning all

Good morning to all as you no I have dementia I don't no what to write.i just no I have to im in so much pain hope I make sense xxxx Bernie

Good morning to all as you no I have dementia I don't no what to write.i just no...

bernie1

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Does it take time to settle into the drug pregablin?

Hi, I have been changed from taking Gaberpentin to pregablin. I have felt very poorly for a couple of days. The side effects are that I feel quite 'spaced' out...

Hi, I have been changed from taking Gaberpentin to pregablin. I have felt very p...

Lizzyear

•10 years ago

27 Replies

Funny sign (at least I hope it is funny)

Saw this on someones wall the other week. BEWARE OF THE DOGS. THE CAT IS NOT TRUSTWORTHY EITHER. Also liked this one - I'm not fussy; I just have MUCH...

Saw this on someones wall the other week. BEWARE OF THE DOGS. THE CAT IS NOT T...

tettridge

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Terry Funny for today (3 -.06 - 14) How many Dogs to changes a light bulb

How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? GOLDEN RETRIEVER: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and...

How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? GOLDEN RETRIEVER: Th...

tettridge

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Pic of the day

:-)

Fibrofoggiest

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Swimming Cow

I have the photographer's permission. This poor little lad fell in the river in Winchester and picked up the lifebelts. Just got this off facebook in the last...

I have the photographer's permission. This poor little lad fell in the river in ...

fenbadger

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Hi I'm in loads of pain which I don't understand. It's in my lower back radiating around my waistline...

and into my tummy. All very very!!!!!! tender to touch. I have been prescribed Gabapentine 300mg x 3 daily which don't seem to help at all. Do any of you...

and into my tummy. All very very!!!!!! tender to touch. I have been prescribed...

flossy1

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Why would i need to see an orthoptist?

Hi i went to see an ophthalmologist earlier & after him dilating my pupils & looking into my eyes he promptly said i needed to see an orthoptist urgently? He...

Hi i went to see an ophthalmologist earlier & after him dilating my pupils & lo...

Manx1

•10 years ago

7 Replies

feeling pretty low at the moment I have been diagnoised for a year but had very little support my life feels like its in turmoil

Ive tried the magnisum baths the vitamin replacement B D and try to eat healthy, thing is this fibro has changed my whole personality i get irritable with the...

Ive tried the magnisum baths the vitamin replacement B D and try to eat healthy,...

luthersmummy_

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Hi i have spasms,shooting pains,burning sensation,headache i gets spasms and shooting pains and twinges in my neck shoulders arms wrists leg

Hips and feet.and i have fatigue. most days are bad. the doc is sending me to a pain clinic will they be able to tell me if i have fibromyalia or chronic...

Hips and feet.and i have fatigue. most days are bad. the doc is sending me to a ...

caroline47

•10 years ago

9 Replies

GETTING A WHEELCHAIR?

I've just been made aware that (in my area at least), and despite a referral from my GP, the time I will have to wait to even be considered for an electric...

I've just been made aware that (in my area at least), and despite a referral fro...

Artyrosie

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Hi, I have been diagnosed by a Rheumatologist with Fibro now for 6 months. Does anyone suffer from hot flushes?

It is like I am going through the menopause again (I am 68) Also since I have been taking the meds. Tramadol., Lyrica, Amyltriptine and paracetomol I have not...

It is like I am going through the menopause again (I am 68) Also since I have be...

liz123

•10 years ago

15 Replies

'Feel the Freedom' (C) Further artwork that keeps me sane and takes me away from pain etc whilst painting them

I paint to escape my world of Fibro, Im often suprised with the results, Through this I have now become an artist and do sell prints, greetings cards and...

I paint to escape my world of Fibro, Im often suprised with the results, Through...

Hidden

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Strange jaw feeling

This is going to sound weird, but this sometimes happens when i am exercising or have a dry mouth, but I have been noticing when I shut my mouth my teeth set...

This is going to sound weird, but this sometimes happens when i am exercising or...

frankieturner123

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Pic of the day

:-)

Fibrofoggiest

•10 years ago

73 Replies

I am a reader of Diary of a Benefit Scrounger and find the writing thought provoking and informative.

Hi all As I said I read Diary of a benefit scrounger and love the writing. But todays is so good I want to share it with you. this is the website, join in and...

Hi all As I said I read Diary of a benefit scrounger and love the writing. But ...

tettridge

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for June 2014

PIP......Have you seen this?

I asked for my PIP to be re-looked at after receiving 10 points for DLA and nothing for mobility...

Do i resign this week.. cant take anymore of this pain.

Feeling rock-bottom with no support

Partner struggling

Im on lower rate care and mobility is there anything else im entitled to

esa

New to Fibro

I never been in so much pain went to stop a cup from falling and reached out and the pain that bad I was sobbing my heart out

Getting to see a Consultant

My new to me scooter

Not really Fibro related.......

Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1984 and earlier in 1988 both rheumatologists and I though this info was in my medical notes but it is not.

Hi all I now get Standard Pip missed out on the mobility side by a few points, Is there anything else you can claim with this? .

Good morning all

Does it take time to settle into the drug pregablin?

Funny sign (at least I hope it is funny)

Terry Funny for today (3 -.06 - 14) How many Dogs to changes a light bulb

Pic of the day

Swimming Cow

Hi I'm in loads of pain which I don't understand. It's in my lower back radiating around my waistline...

Why would i need to see an orthoptist?

feeling pretty low at the moment I have been diagnoised for a year but had very little support my life feels like its in turmoil

Hi i have spasms,shooting pains,burning sensation,headache i gets spasms and shooting pains and twinges in my neck shoulders arms wrists leg

GETTING A WHEELCHAIR?

Hi, I have been diagnosed by a Rheumatologist with Fibro now for 6 months. Does anyone suffer from hot flushes?

'Feel the Freedom' (C) Further artwork that keeps me sane and takes me away from pain etc whilst painting them

Strange jaw feeling

Pic of the day

I am a reader of Diary of a Benefit Scrounger and find the writing thought provoking and informative.

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