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Breast cancer, radiotherapy and fibromyalgia

Yesterday it was confirmed that I have breast cancer and need a mastectomy which will be done on the 13th May. However, the doctors are not too sure about how...

Yesterday it was confirmed that I have breast cancer and need a mastectomy which...

RobertaWorthing

•9 years ago

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Can I read the results of recent X-rays

I recently had some X-rays to see how much more movement I have had in my spine which is bent with scoliosis. On seeing my doctor for the result of the X-rays...

I recently had some X-rays to see how much more movement I have had in my spine ...

Velda

•9 years ago

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Dla higher mobility at last

I have not been on here for sometime had a lot going on with illness and family problems. But I am back and I have some great news, after fighting for 3 years,...

I have not been on here for sometime had a lot going on with illness and family ...

michphil

•9 years ago

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Biology and therapy of fibromyalgia: New therapies in fibromyalgia Lesley M Arnold Author Affiliations Women's Health Research Program, University...

Biology and therapy of fibromyalgia: New therapies in fibromyalgia Lesley M Ar...

Mdaisy

•9 years ago

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Hello

Hi I'm new to this site, I'm Charlotte I'm 21 from sunny wales and I have fibro.

Charlottejade21

•9 years ago

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Big mistake

My daughter has just left the country travelling for a year I desperately wanted to drive her the 4 hours to the airport so I did I split the journey in two...

My daughter has just left the country travelling for a year I desperately wanted...

Lorrainespad

•9 years ago

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Please point me in the right direction

Since the age of 13 I've suffered debilitating pains throughout my body. Back then it was (early 80's) it was put down as 'Growing Pains!' I now know that to...

Since the age of 13 I've suffered debilitating pains throughout my body. Back th...

Mares46

•9 years ago

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Letter to the PM

For the attention of Mr. David Cameron, Mr. Ian Duncan Smith As you know, in the U.K. nearly 1 in 5 of the population is...

For the attention of Mr. David Cameron, Mr. Ian Duncan Smith ...

silverhead

•9 years ago

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Going around in circles

Felt yesterday like i might get somewhere when my gp said she would review and call on her introduction of a further pain relief medication ie gabapentin or...

Felt yesterday like i might get somewhere when my gp said she would review and c...

SallyE15

•9 years ago

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Consumer Referees needed for a new review: Psychological therapies for the management of chronic neuropathic pain in adults

As a member of Pain UK we would like to post this information should anyone be interested in being involved; The Pain, Palliative and Supportive Care...

As a member of Pain UK we would like to post this information should anyone be i...

Mdaisy

•9 years ago

1 Reply

NHS It's OK to ask campaign

Overview The NHS are aware that clinical research is thriving in the NHS with more than 600,000 patients taking part in clinical research studies...

Overview The NHS are aware that clinical research is thriving in the NHS with ...

Mdaisy

•9 years ago

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Physio Gym at my Hospital

Hi all, I hope you are having a relatively pain free day. I have been having physio every two weeks at my hospital, after being referred by my physiotherapist...

Hi all, I hope you are having a relatively pain free day. I have been having ph...

Tannels

•9 years ago

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The wisdom of the potting shed

I'm up to the elbows in compost repotting a geranium when I have one of my moments. It's a tired looking affair and I consider consigning it to the compost...

I'm up to the elbows in compost repotting a geranium when I have one of my momen...

nedd

•9 years ago

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Check symptoms

After being treated for fibro for yrs and each time I went to Dr's cause I wasn't functioning with meds I was given for yrs Tramadol. Its your fibro you just...

After being treated for fibro for yrs and each time I went to Dr's cause I wasn'...

Spanner3

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Fibro help

Hi can anyone help with a good fibro doctor in the chichester or bognor area. Having big problems trying to get any one to that ant notice of my symptoms

Hi can anyone help with a good fibro doctor in the chichester or bognor area. Ha...

katy198

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Happiness is....

... my latest prescription fitting so neatly inside the new box I bought for it. Rule #32 Enjoy the little things :) (Any Zombieland fans here?)

... my latest prescription fitting so neatly inside the new box I bought for it....

EquineArcher77

•9 years ago

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Benefits

Can anyone give me some advice ...... Am eligible for ant financial help . I am vertically housebound at present with fybromyalgia I am 66 now an retired...

Can anyone give me some advice ...... Am eligible for ant financial help . I am ...

susanna555

•9 years ago

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Gabapentin,???

Just wondering guys . Did anyone ever have itching on gabapentin.. Its working great but its the third day and I'm winder if that's a reaction. I thought if I...

Just wondering guys . Did anyone ever have itching on gabapentin.. Its working g...

sweetdreams1234

•9 years ago

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Help with ESA....Please

I've been on ESA for nearly a year. I went for my assessment and received the dreaded brown envelope today. Basically they're saying that I have the potential...

I've been on ESA for nearly a year. I went for my assessment and received the dr...

LadyPenelope

•9 years ago

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Sciatica

Hi all, hope everyone is well, sorry I've not been on for a few days, I had no internet and thank you to everyone who commented and wished me well on my last...

Hi all, hope everyone is well, sorry I've not been on for a few days, I had no i...

_lmh_1223

•9 years ago

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Pip - brown envelope arrival

After having some bad days I'm feeling a little better today, however the brown envelope arrived today. I was awarded standard rate for care but nothing for...

After having some bad days I'm feeling a little better today, however the brown ...

Mummy-G

•9 years ago

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The perils of cycling with pets...

Parted company with my trusty 2-wheel steed last night in fine fashion, as you can see. Entirely Brian's fault - he decided that the grass on the opposite side...

Parted company with my trusty 2-wheel steed last night in fine fashion, as you c...

EquineArcher77

•9 years ago

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Son getting married (Bad start!)

I amin Milton Keynes for my youngest son's wedding today. Arrived yesterday to find our accommodation was not suitable for us. Booked a chalet type place which...

I amin Milton Keynes for my youngest son's wedding today. Arrived yesterday to f...

ladycaz

•9 years ago

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linz

Hi ,to everyone here .I'm new to this .my problems began last year .it started off with lower back pain and pelvic pain.now I get pain in my leg ,have had pain...

Hi ,to everyone here .I'm new to this .my problems began last year .it started o...

harley41

•9 years ago

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Diagnosed today not sure how to take it

Hi guys just wanted to let you that the rheumatologist told me that it's fibromyalgia I don't know wether to laugh or cry. I think if I cry I will never stop....

Hi guys just wanted to let you that the rheumatologist told me that it's fibromy...

Zita71

•9 years ago

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Should I see a Neurologist?

Hi, I'm a new member and I finally discovered I had Fibromyalgia last Friday. I went to the doctors in August last year after months of suffering with my...

Hi, I'm a new member and I finally discovered I had Fibromyalgia last Friday. ...

n_raines

•9 years ago

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Oh no! It's too hot to go outside

Earlier than usual hot days over 20° i cannot take the heat. It makes really ill.

Earlier than usual hot days over 20° i cannot take the heat. It makes really ill...

VonnyM

•9 years ago

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Thanks for last nights advice

Thank you to everyone who posted a reply to me last night. It is amazing to see i am not alone, obviously wouldnt wish this journey on anyone but its a comfort...

Thank you to everyone who posted a reply to me last night. It is amazing to see ...

SallyE15

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Turn2us - Benefit Awareness Month

A new survey commissioned by the national charity Turn2us has found that, despite a recovering economy, 83% of low income households have seen no sign of their...

A new survey commissioned by the national charity Turn2us has found that, despit...

Mdaisy

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Update on tingly legs and pain

Hi. I recently posted about having problems with my legs and everything else lol. The pain has not eased so I went to doc this morning. I showed him my post...

Hi. I recently posted about having problems with my legs and everything else lol...

Hidden

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for April 2015

Breast cancer, radiotherapy and fibromyalgia

Can I read the results of recent X-rays

Dla higher mobility at last

An interesting read ?

Hello

Big mistake

Please point me in the right direction

Letter to the PM

Going around in circles

Consumer Referees needed for a new review: Psychological therapies for the management of chronic neuropathic pain in adults

NHS It's OK to ask campaign

Physio Gym at my Hospital

The wisdom of the potting shed

Check symptoms

Fibro help

Happiness is....

Benefits

Gabapentin,???

Help with ESA....Please

Sciatica

Pip - brown envelope arrival

The perils of cycling with pets...

Son getting married (Bad start!)

linz

Diagnosed today not sure how to take it

Should I see a Neurologist?

Oh no! It's too hot to go outside

Thanks for last nights advice

Turn2us - Benefit Awareness Month

Update on tingly legs and pain

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