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Pip

Pip it’s been 13 weeks now about my pip revrew Not herd any think is this a good thing no text message ore phone calls ore Atos assessment

Pip it’s been 13 weeks now about my pip revrew Not herd any think is this a good...

Delboy32

•5 years ago

11 Replies

How long does it take.....

Hi I'm new to this group, I was wondering how long it takes from when you have the work assessment until you get your answer. My husband had his pip assessment...

Hi I'm new to this group, I was wondering how long it takes from when you have t...

Knackerednanny

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Beautiful and touching hope you enjoy it

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj8zJQ0i7mM

Pips04

•5 years ago

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Beyond exhausted

Had a nightmare of a morning at work today. So I work as a hospital pharmacist on a busy acute medical ward and honest to say working in that place when you...

Had a nightmare of a morning at work today. So I work as a hospital pharmacist o...

KT95

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Hope you smile at this one

https://youtu.be/ZjLHEIzP78A

Pips04

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Recording PIP Medical

My medical was on a Monday afternoon. On the preceding Thursday I phoned to advise them that I would be recording the assessment. Then came the task of trying...

My medical was on a Monday afternoon. On the preceding Thursday I phoned to advi...

GillieGG

•5 years ago

4 Replies

PIP Medical

Went for my medical yesterday. When asked why, when my current award does not run out until May next year, I am having to go through this again so soon, the...

Went for my medical yesterday. When asked why, when my current award does not ru...

GillieGG

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Trying to feel positive

I know I sound like a Debbie downer. But I’m so fed up. I feel like I’m existing not living. With m.e and cfs, spondylitis, Reynolds disease, aswell as my...

I know I sound like a Debbie downer. But I’m so fed up. I feel like I’m existing...

miss_boo

•5 years ago

15 Replies

New laws around medicinal cannabis

hello all, im new here, i was just wondering what everyones personal opinions on the new laws of medicinal cannabis are, if anyone is using CBD oil or CDB/THC...

hello all, im new here, i was just wondering what everyones personal opinions o...

naanbreadd

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Help with understanding pip

hello all, i am new here and im just looking for fellow fibro fighters who will actually understand what i am saying to them. im looking into going for a blue...

hello all, i am new here and im just looking for fellow fibro fighters who will ...

naanbreadd

•5 years ago

22 Replies

This will make you smile

Starting the day with a smile, hope you enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeD87tN8_s Pips x

Starting the day with a smile, hope you enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o...

Pips04

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Esa

Hi all, i hope your not in too much pain this Sunday evening. I mentioned that I had my Esa interview at the beginning of this month. I thought after my pip...

Hi all, i hope your not in too much pain this Sunday evening. I mentioned that I...

Debbs73

•5 years ago

43 Replies

Keeping Motability Car during PIP Appeal (Mandatory Reconsideration & Tribunal) Stages

A few people have said they expect to lose their Motability Car because they scored (the inevitable) Zero Points from their medical assessment. THIS MAY BE...

A few people have said they expect to lose their Motability Car because they sco...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Is fibromyalgia medically accepted?

After 10 years & 4× surgery from degenerating spinal discs, i feel worse than when the nightmare began. Eager to find way forward, and having fibromyalgia...

After 10 years & 4× surgery from degenerating spinal discs, i feel worse than wh...

Hidden

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Ironing vs steaming

Hi all, wondered if anyone had any advice or experience to share. I try to avoid ironing at all costs as it is too physical - even just getting the ironing...

Hi all, wondered if anyone had any advice or experience to share. I try to avoid...

miss_em3

•5 years ago

4 Replies

My life is improving

Hi all I’ve been taken CBD oil for 5+ months now and it’s changed my life. The most important factor is I’ve cut down on my amitripline dose from 50 to 25mg...

Hi all I’ve been taken CBD oil for 5+ months now and it’s changed my life. The m...

Pips04

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Tired

Hi, I just wonder if feeling tired and really struggling to get out of bed of a morning, is a symptom of fibromyalgia or if there’s another reason. Does anyone...

Hi, I just wonder if feeling tired and really struggling to get out of bed of a ...

Sturdy

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Fed up with people

Really sorry to put this on here but I am so fed up with people questioning and not believing that I am genuine with my symptoms; and still battleling for a...

Really sorry to put this on here but I am so fed up with people questioning and ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Facetious but honest

So, my partner is away with his kids for four days... Just how much weight can I lose in that time whilst not destroying my metabolism? In the last two years I...

So, my partner is away with his kids for four days... Just how much weight can I...

FibroGirlUK

•5 years ago

3 Replies

extreme cramping

I've been struggling recently with extreme cramping all over my body to the point I can't move and end up screaming and crying in pain I'm worried this isn't...

I've been struggling recently with extreme cramping all over my body to the poin...

madmel2009

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Pip tribunal

Hi everyone can't believe received my pip appeal date it's on the 9th Nov came so quick so stressed over it the cab thought be least after Xmas new year...

Hi everyone can't believe received my pip appeal date it's on the 9th Nov came ...

angieskye

•5 years ago

1 Reply

pip assessments

does any one know the upper age limits to keep having assessments from pip. I am 70 years old, have I got to carry on having these assessments until the day I...

does any one know the upper age limits to keep having assessments from pip. I am...

coups2310

•5 years ago

15 Replies

PIP

Hi everyone I am writing to say do not give. I was reduced from enhanced to standard PIP for mobility in November 2016 I applied for mandatory reconsideration...

Hi everyone I am writing to say do not give. I was reduced from enhanced to sta...

Ebby14

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Venlaflaxine For Fibromyalgia

Is anyone taking Venlaflaxine for fibromyalgia and if so what are your views on it. I was on 90 Duloxetine for the past 4 years and my weight had climbed to...

Is anyone taking Venlaflaxine for fibromyalgia and if so what are your views on ...

Cazza2612

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Have I got fibromyalgia?

My Mym actually suggested I may have fibromyalgia. I have looked at the symptoms and I tick the majority of them. Fatigue....this has worsened since I had...

My Mym actually suggested I may have fibromyalgia. I have looked at the symptoms...

BeeBee63

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Universal credit

Universal credit what a joke just an excuse to take money off of the needy put you on the streets then moan that people are spoiling fancy royal weddings I...

Universal credit what a joke just an excuse to take money off of the needy put...

edwa113

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Should blade pain

I need help today. I have pain under my shoulder blade can't breathe move my arm. Pins and needles and my skin is crawling. Any help out there

I need help today. I have pain under my shoulder blade can't breathe move my arm...

Flosmyboss

•5 years ago

2 Replies

A little validation... not that any of us should need it!

https://apple.news/AHTNXIUIyPei6Tkh8BLaqUA This is a step in the right direction to pinpointing the cause and potentially a cure.

https://apple.news/AHTNXIUIyPei6Tkh8BLaqUA This is a step in the right directio...

FibroGirlUK

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Feeling better

Hi guys well I have had a horrible few weeks with flu virus then bronchitis and a chest infection to top it off. But I’m feeling much better just exhausted ....

Hi guys well I have had a horrible few weeks with flu virus then bronchitis and...

Matrix

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Begging for help

Hi, I’m 33 and from Melbourne, Australia I have always been the sick kid for as long as I can remember. At age 18 months I was diagnosed with severely low...

Hi, I’m 33 and from Melbourne, Australia I have always been the sick kid for ...

Creeny

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for October 2018

Pip

How long does it take.....

Beautiful and touching hope you enjoy it

Beyond exhausted

Hope you smile at this one

Recording PIP Medical

PIP Medical

Trying to feel positive

New laws around medicinal cannabis

Help with understanding pip

This will make you smile

Esa

Keeping Motability Car during PIP Appeal (Mandatory Reconsideration & Tribunal) Stages

Is fibromyalgia medically accepted?

Ironing vs steaming

My life is improving

Tired

Fed up with people

Facetious but honest

extreme cramping

Pip tribunal

pip assessments

PIP

Venlaflaxine For Fibromyalgia

Have I got fibromyalgia?

Universal credit

Should blade pain

A little validation... not that any of us should need it!

Feeling better

Begging for help

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