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PIP APPEAL

Ive got my pip tribunal tomorrow, how long are you normally in for and is it as daunting as it sounds xx

Ive got my pip tribunal tomorrow, how long are you normally in for and is it as...

reikigirl

•8 years ago

37 Replies

FIBROMYALGIA GROUPS

Is there a fibromyalgia support group in Edinburgh or not? Would really like to meet up with some people who have had this condition for some time as I am...

Is there a fibromyalgia support group in Edinburgh or not? Would really like t...

annette64

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Flower of the week

Found this in flower now. Saw it from a distance and wondered what the colour was. The late winter sun was highlighting it. Hope you are all keeping warm...

Found this in flower now. Saw it from a distance and wondered what the colour w...

slomotion

•8 years ago

18 Replies

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Hands

I don't really how to say this But I was just wondering if that anyone has had problems with their hands locking and hurting them and the toes hurt bending...

I don't really how to say this But I was just wondering if that anyone has had ...

Claire91

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Pip

Hi everyone about a month ago I had a letter saying I had to fill a reclaim for for pip so I did and just had a letter today saying that they will continue...

Hi everyone about a month ago I had a letter saying I had to fill a reclaim for ...

dondons99

•8 years ago

18 Replies

New drugs overcoming fibro becoming available soon?

I have quite severe fibro coupled with a badly damaged left hip joint. I am house bound. Ive tried everything over the years with a lydocaine infusions being...

I have quite severe fibro coupled with a badly damaged left hip joint. I am hous...

shushkin

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Donation

I have decided to donate my 1st preemie Angel reborn doll to FDAMH in falkirk with the other pram & extras as a therapy baby, not selling her at very low price...

I have decided to donate my 1st preemie Angel reborn doll to FDAMH in falkirk wi...

dizzylynn

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Fibro and statins

So my cholesterol is high, well over 7, tho got it to 6.3 using sterols and oatbran. Dr said too high but was concerned about statins as I have fibro, and...

So my cholesterol is high, well over 7, tho got it to 6.3 using sterols and oatb...

Fightingwithdad

•8 years ago

34 Replies

Pain

3"rd day. With horrible back ack and shoulder pain n arms am so tired just want to sleep haven't even been able to do school run so my little one not happy as...

3"rd day. With horrible back ack and shoulder pain n arms am so tired just want ...

Jayney7

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Private Consultant Report

Has anyone ever had one and if so, how do you go about getting to see a Consultant or Expert Witness privately. Keep taking the Amitriptyline

Has anyone ever had one and if so, how do you go about getting to see a Consulta...

Bennny

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Fibromylgia

My wife has Fibromyalgia, Do other suffers have bowel disorders, stomach and urinary pains?

My wife has Fibromyalgia, Do other suffers have bowel disorders, stomach and uri...

Fauntleroy

•8 years ago

20 Replies

Disability assessment

Hi good folks, I was invited to a social welfare disability assessment yesterday. I stopped at a shop to look for half hour and...took a blooming serious...

Hi good folks, I was invited to a social welfare disability assessment yesterday...

Olivia1

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Has anyone had this happen to them

I'm not allowed to have kitchen scissors in the house cause I sometimes sleep walk and the last time I woke up to find I had cut a bath towel lengthways in...

I'm not allowed to have kitchen scissors in the house cause I sometimes sleep wa...

Mandandm

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Esa tribunal help.

Hi guys, I have just joined the site today, I suffer with Fibro and M.E. My story starts whe i was originally diagnosed with Labyrinthitis (an inner ear...

Hi guys, I have just joined the site today, I suffer with Fibro and M.E. My stor...

Fayemiss

•8 years ago

7 Replies

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Hidden

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Pip after diagnosis

I am wondering if any of you took out Pip policies after your diagnosis and if they pay out handy enough? I feel stretched to try manage an extra policy right...

I am wondering if any of you took out Pip policies after your diagnosis and if t...

Chiqihoopini

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Paroxetine for pain?

Been on paroxetine 20mg for many years, Dr tried it for chronic fatigue, and it helped. Realise now (I also had chronic pain) that it was fibro, but only got...

Been on paroxetine 20mg for many years, Dr tried it for chronic fatigue, and it ...

Fightingwithdad

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Gabapentin

Hi all hope you well. Another moaning post I'm afraid lol. First off had optition appointment last week and unfortunately my eye sight has deteriorated so now...

Hi all hope you well. Another moaning post I'm afraid lol. First off had optitio...

Hidden

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Hi

Morning every1 another day of pain got to c doctor soon my knees are bad had 1 of them taken out already 9 years ago apparently they only last 10 years so have...

Morning every1 another day of pain got to c doctor soon my knees are bad had 1 o...

Babsy_52

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Help !

Hi, I have just joined although I was diagnosed with fibromalgia in 2013. I have a few other conditions linked or separate from fibromalgia but on the whole i...

Hi, I have just joined although I was diagnosed with fibromalgia in 2013. I have...

Jacqui22

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Body vibrations

Hi, today ive been having vibrations in my upper body. Never had this before. Its under my skin. I cant sleep. I think im going crazy. Please, has anyone had...

Hi, today ive been having vibrations in my upper body. Never had this before. It...

Romaelet

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Fibro...Chronic Pain

I wish I could articulate the burden of pain to others in a way that promoted understanding and acceptance without pity or blame or loss of humanity.

I wish I could articulate the burden of pain to others in a way that promoted un...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Tramadol

Can anyone explain why Tramadol can work amazingly well on one day and another time my husband has to take two doses two hours apart, then go to bed for about...

Can anyone explain why Tramadol can work amazingly well on one day and another t...

barbara-ann

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Mechanical

Ho had letter to day with diagnosis right side sciatica chronic lower back pain fibromyalgia and mechanical left shoulder positive SLR. At 40/50 degrees and...

Ho had letter to day with diagnosis right side sciatica chronic lower back pain ...

Jayney7

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Not been up to much rea

Been a quiet month, well not really went out and not had visitors so only folk I see are my hubby and the kids. Been slower at crafting due to pain but am...

Been a quiet month, well not really went out and not had visitors so only folk I...

dizzylynn

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Do Doctors REALLY care?

Not wishing to be too controversial, but is it me or have others shared the same experiences I have had recently. I have been a patient at the hospital...

Not wishing to be too controversial, but is it me or have others shared the sa...

Hidden

•8 years ago

35 Replies

Itchy raised bumps

Good evening everyone .need help for a few months now i constantly itch all over my body and scalp. And im left with sore bumps which come and go. Could it be...

Good evening everyone .need help for a few months now i constantly itch all over...

Ward

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Any meds that don't cause weight gain?

Hi all, hope your Sunday has started well. I have tried gabapentin, amitriptyline and pregabalin, but all made me so hungry I put on considerable amounts of...

Hi all, hope your Sunday has started well. I have tried gabapentin, amitriptylin...

sherrisix

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Glucosimine

Has anyone ever tried Glucosimine Chronditin MSM supplements?

rg11

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Feb up

Hi all as u know I want to stop taking my meds after speaking with members and gp my gp as put me on citalopram for depression so am wanting to stop meds and...

Hi all as u know I want to stop taking my meds after speaking with members and g...

Jayney7

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for February 2017

PIP APPEAL

FIBROMYALGIA GROUPS

Flower of the week

Hands

Pip

New drugs overcoming fibro becoming available soon?

Donation

Fibro and statins

Pain

Private Consultant Report

Fibromylgia

Disability assessment

Has anyone had this happen to them

Esa tribunal help.

[erased]

Pip after diagnosis

Paroxetine for pain?

Gabapentin

Hi

Help !

Body vibrations

Fibro...Chronic Pain

Tramadol

Mechanical

Not been up to much rea

Do Doctors REALLY care?

Itchy raised bumps

Any meds that don't cause weight gain?

Glucosimine

Feb up

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