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Fibromyalgia

Hello I'm new to this group I think I may have fibromyalgia.my partner has just gone through the symptoms on the internet and 6 out of 8 of them are me I've...

Hello I'm new to this group I think I may have fibromyalgia.my partner has just ...

Scott4630

•6 years ago

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Thought I was 'done with it.'

I came down with Fibromyalgia about 15 yrs ago...and had NO IDEA what it was until I started Googling and then talking with people into alternative...

I came down with Fibromyalgia about 15 yrs ago...and had NO IDEA what it was unt...

Betty30

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Failed ESA Work Capability Assessment

Has anyone been successful with a Mandatory Reconsideration after scoring 0 for an ESA work Capability Assessment. I went last month and got my letter today. I...

Has anyone been successful with a Mandatory Reconsideration after scoring 0 for ...

WhyCee27

•6 years ago

28 Replies

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Query

Hi, just signed up for this site. I was told some time ago I had polymyalgia and was prescribed prednisone, it helped but did not cure the problem. On...

Hi, just signed up for this site. I was told some time ago I had polymyalgia and...

Dee6

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Chronic Fatigue blighting my life!

Last few months have got progressively worse with my fibro. My pain is spreading and so intense. I am so fatigued and feel permanently unwell. Just wondering...

Last few months have got progressively worse with my fibro. My pain is spreading...

mcglada0

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Any advice please 😄

Hello, New to the site and really looking to connect with other fibro suffers. My GP hasn't anything to say about how to manage the symptoms. I was prescribed...

Hello, New to the site and really looking to connect with other fibro suffers. M...

Kate74

•6 years ago

16 Replies

esa award

sorry to be asking about esa yet again.ive received a letter saying awarded esa till nov 2018 still on same amount of benefit and still in support group but no...

sorry to be asking about esa yet again.ive received a letter saying awarded esa ...

mooremichael56

•6 years ago

14 Replies

sciatica

Hi just wondering is there a connection between fibro and siatica

jgeddes

•6 years ago

7 Replies

I’m back

Hi everyone , just to let you know I’m back , funeral went well as can be expected . I really want to thank you all for you’re support and kindness you’re such...

Hi everyone , just to let you know I’m back , funeral went well as can be expect...

Matrix

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Started taking iron, pain has decreased drastically. Anyone else?

I have had fibro or myofascial pain for over 20 years. I was in constant pain. I had so many trigger points everywhere. My back, neck, shoulders were always...

I have had fibro or myofascial pain for over 20 years. I was in constant pain. I...

ShootingStars

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Advice please

I've been told by my go to give up smoking as I still have a viral infection and plursey 2 months later any1 got any advice on good ways to give up xx

I've been told by my go to give up smoking as I still have a viral infection and...

Louise-heather

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Symptoms 😞

Today I have had excruciating pain just under my shoulder blades. It is almost like a cramp has anyone else had this? I think I’m pretty run down generally, I...

Today I have had excruciating pain just under my shoulder blades. It is almost l...

Tinkerjack1912

•6 years ago

9 Replies

So this is what my doctor said

Yesterday I went to doctor because I want to get to the bottom of my pain. I am not diagnosed but I posted yesterday on here with my symptoms. This is what...

Yesterday I went to doctor because I want to get to the bottom of my pain. I am ...

Missmonroe21

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Magnesium

Hi everyone Im new to this site. Ive had fibro for 20yrs and osteoarthritis in my spine and most joints and disk disease with slipped disks in top and bottom...

Hi everyone Im new to this site. Ive had fibro for 20yrs and osteoarthritis in m...

Nannamarie

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Symptoms of Fibro?

Hi everyone, I’m writing because, basically what I thought was normal. Obviously isn’t. For years I have woken up from terrible nights sleep. I waken all...

Hi everyone, I’m writing because, basically what I thought was normal. Obvious...

Missmonroe21

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Anorexia

I am in my mid 60s and am struggling with my weight. I have lost 10lbs over a period of time and now just 7stone - worrying! When I was teenager I was a bad...

I am in my mid 60s and am struggling with my weight. I have lost 10lbs over a pe...

mcglada0

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Just diagnosed

Hello Just joined the group. I was diagnosed with Fibro Nov 17, at the same time I was diagnosed with an immune deficiency. My life much the same as everyone's...

Hello Just joined the group. I was diagnosed with Fibro Nov 17, at the same time...

Liannak

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Application for PIP. Oh WOW!!!!

Hello Mrs ...... Thank you for your e-mail. We appreciate that the postal times between the U.K. and Spain may take some time. We will take this in to...

Hello Mrs ...... Thank you for your e-mail. We appreciate that the postal ti...

Bananas5

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Stupid

hi all. my discomfort has been fine over a couple of days. took no pain killers. yesterday I went for a walk and I obviously walked too far as I hurt all over....

hi all. my discomfort has been fine over a couple of days. took no pain killers....

Mandypandy1969

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Just been diagnosed

Hi all I have just been recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have struggled for years with being in pain, constant headaches and always feeling so ill...

Hi all I have just been recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have strugg...

Lola1997

•6 years ago

1 Reply

esa medical

had a esa medical october 22nd and still waiting for results

mooremichael56

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Arthritis in the feet?

Hi all, has anyone else been told by their Rheumatologist that they have arthritis in theier feet? I am on 39 and a little worried what this means from the...

Hi all, has anyone else been told by their Rheumatologist that they have arthrit...

Queencara78

•6 years ago

2 Replies

hi I'm Katie 41 with fibro diagnosed 10-12 years ago

hi hope everyone is well as can be I have just been given gabapentin, as with all medication I read the side affects and to be honest I am wondering if this...

hi hope everyone is well as can be I have just been given gabapentin, as with al...

k8t1976

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Work and worry

Hi guys hope your all well x i probably am boring you all ao much. I have been off sick for just under 2 months due back Thursday but going to c if doctor...

Hi guys hope your all well x i probably am boring you all ao much. I have been ...

Leeebaby999

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Messages

Thank you all for your messages, I will have a deeper look at what to do then I'm sure I'll be upto scratch in no time. X

Thank you all for your messages, I will have a deeper look at what to do then I'...

Catmac__33

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Argh!

I was diagnosed with Fibro in July when I was out of work. I’d been out of work since May, used all of my savings and my parents had paid for everything....

I was diagnosed with Fibro in July when I was out of work. I’d been out of work ...

LaurenBurton

•6 years ago

3 Replies

depressed

hi all. happy New Year. mine has been awful so far. been really low, tearful and depressed along with feeling anxious. still had no letter from the hospital...

hi all. happy New Year. mine has been awful so far. been really low, tearful and...

Mandypandy1969

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Over and done

Firstly can I thank all of you who took the time to reply this morning.thankyou for your. kind words of support.I I think everything went OK the assement took...

Firstly can I thank all of you who took the time to reply this morning.thankyou ...

Trophygirl

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Drs 😡😡😡😡😡😡

Hi guys just a little update went to dr today finally got an appointment I wrote down how I was feeling he never even looked at it just said can’t do anything...

Hi guys just a little update went to dr today finally got an appointment I wrote...

Zita71

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Pain in my arms and feeling heavy

Hi, I’m aware that most people get pain in their arms with fibromyalgia, can anyone suggest what I can use to support my arm to reduce this pain ? I even...

Hi, I’m aware that most people get pain in their arms with fibromyalgia, can any...

empress35

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for January 2018

Fibromyalgia

Thought I was 'done with it.'

Failed ESA Work Capability Assessment

Query

Chronic Fatigue blighting my life!

Any advice please 😄

esa award

sciatica

I’m back

Started taking iron, pain has decreased drastically. Anyone else?

Advice please

Symptoms 😞

So this is what my doctor said

Magnesium

Symptoms of Fibro?

Anorexia

Just diagnosed

Application for PIP. Oh WOW!!!!

Stupid

Just been diagnosed

esa medical

Arthritis in the feet?

hi I'm Katie 41 with fibro diagnosed 10-12 years ago

Work and worry

Messages

Argh!

depressed

Over and done

Drs 😡😡😡😡😡😡

Pain in my arms and feeling heavy

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