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Men Get Fibromyalgia Too

Thought I'd post one of the info graphics that we have put up on our social media accounts. It highlights that "Men get Fibromyalgia too." as part of our...

Thought I'd post one of the info graphics that we have put up on our social medi...

FMA_Reece

FMA UK Staff•5 years ago

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No Doctors Letter for Benefit Claims

Just spoke to my Doctor about a letter to state my Disabiliites. For Benefits you are asked for details from your Fibromyalgia Specialist?, Osteoarthritis...

Just spoke to my Doctor about a letter to state my Disabiliites. For Benefits yo...

Kingdom1914

•5 years ago

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New fibromyalgia research finds brain inflammation

I just saw a Medscape article that says a Harvard Med and Swedish research institute study shows brains of fibromyalgia patients have evidence of inflammation....

I just saw a Medscape article that says a Harvard Med and Swedish research insti...

Joaclp

•5 years ago

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Which pain killers?

Over the last two days my pain has changed. I started with symptoms a year ago and after initial suspicions on Lupus, my diagnosis is now Fibromyalgia. I've...

Over the last two days my pain has changed. I started with symptoms a year ago ...

HeKe

•5 years ago

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Chonic tendonitis for a year

Has anyone else dealt with this issue? I've had this problem in ankle foot area. Extreme pain in ankle bone also. This effects standing and walking so much....

Has anyone else dealt with this issue? I've had this problem in ankle foot area....

sherbear1

•5 years ago

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Trying

Hi, trying to be greatful for the little things today. Like the colours on this tree. Truly beautiful. Hope everyone is as well as they can be. Gail x

Hi, trying to be greatful for the little things today. Like the colours on this ...

gail76

•5 years ago

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Anyone issues with work and equipment, reduced sickness pay?

Work are supposed to have supplied me adapted furniture as per Access to Work but are dragging their heels. Result is I have been off work for 2 weeks now and...

Work are supposed to have supplied me adapted furniture as per Access to Work bu...

JenyPeny

•5 years ago

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Burning from the inside out!

So tonight I’ve had a feeling that’s worse than any pain I’ve ever had, I feel like I’m cooking from the inside out. I feel like I need to sweat but my skin...

So tonight I’ve had a feeling that’s worse than any pain I’ve ever had, I feel l...

annij85

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Newbie

Hi I just got ‘diagnosed’ today although I’ve suspected for a while. It would be helpful to chat to other sufferers and get some info on handling pain,...

Hi I just got ‘diagnosed’ today although I’ve suspected for a while. It would b...

JemimaJJ

•5 years ago

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What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo?

A hippo is an african animal that weighs about 2,000 pounds. A Zippo is a little lighter.

A hippo is an african animal that weighs about 2,000 pounds. A Zippo is a little...

No1wthayla

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Hi all

How do you deal with ur work when they don’t understand your condition and expect you to rush back to work when your body aches all over lack of sleep and no...

How do you deal with ur work when they don’t understand your condition and expe...

Fudge2018

•5 years ago

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Flare

Hi if anyone on here at the mo is sa praying person , could you please pray for me . I’m in a really bad flare up , It’s been two days already and I’m besides...

Hi if anyone on here at the mo is sa praying person , could you please pray for ...

Matrix

•5 years ago

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I have a new pain again😩

Hi all hope all is well x I’ve been getting pain in the side of my right breast - shooting stabbing pains and also deep in my chest ! I’ve told my doctor and...

Hi all hope all is well x I’ve been getting pain in the side of my right breast ...

empress35

•5 years ago

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im giving up the fight

im near the end of my tether, esa are making my life a misery. they make you feel like you are a liar, a cheat a criminal. they dont let you breathe. my dr is...

im near the end of my tether, esa are making my life a misery. they make you fee...

mark101010

•5 years ago

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Fibromyalgia and Anxiety, do they go hand in hand?

I've often wondered this... I started off with all the pain and aching in my neck,shoulders, legs, arms etc. As that wore me down I developed ibs symptoms...

I've often wondered this... I started off with all the pain and aching in my nec...

Funkyfaerie

•5 years ago

33 Replies

Still going!!!!

After years of trying and months appealing the upper tribunal (UT) has overturned my first tier (FT) tribunal and has made the judgement for my PIP to go back...

After years of trying and months appealing the upper tribunal (UT) has overturne...

AppleFanBoy82

•5 years ago

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Increasing pain

I've had very little sleep for the past Week and I have intolerable pain in my thighs. Nothing seems to have any effect and it is seriously effecting my...

I've had very little sleep for the past Week and I have intolerable pain in my t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Newly diagnosed

Hi, I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia a couple of days ago. I'm a night time care assistant and am worried about if I can continue to do my job as my...

Hi, I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia a couple of days ago. I'm a night ti...

Nutiniki74

•5 years ago

36 Replies

Pip tribunal

Hi all have some good news had my appeal 2day and I won enhanced rate on both parts so glad it's all over so if your going through this don't give up there's...

Hi all have some good news had my appeal 2day and I won enhanced rate on both pa...

angieskye

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Survey for FMA UK

http://surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SL5GLL9 FMA UK's social media improvement survey will be closing soon, so make sure you complete it. It will end on the 15th...

http://surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SL5GLL9 FMA UK's social media improvement survey wi...

FMA_Reece

FMA UK Staff•5 years ago

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Pip tribunal

Hi all the day has come got my tribunal today not having slept so worried and anxious just wish it was over now will let yuo all know the outcome xxx

Hi all the day has come got my tribunal today not having slept so worried and a...

angieskye

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Hi all

Am looking to go back to work but am still in pain scared I will get sacked as this is 4th time I’ve been off in weeks just started the job what should I do...

Am looking to go back to work but am still in pain scared I will get sacked as t...

Fudge2018

•5 years ago

3 Replies

I’m a Newbie.

I’m a newbie here!! I hope it’s ok to rant a bit I have been told today I have fibromyalgia although I haven’t seen a rumatologist (spelt wrong) yet. I have...

I’m a newbie here!! I hope it’s ok to rant a bit I have been told today I have ...

Deltaromeo

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Hi all

Yesterday I was diagnosed with fb have been reading things on the internet but it’s dont tell you must how to cope with it on a daily base has anyone can tell...

Yesterday I was diagnosed with fb have been reading things on the internet but i...

Fudge2018

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Fibromyalgia and joint hypermobility

This may have been discussed but has anyone any advice. -i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia some 10 yrs ago but given family history and various symptoms I...

This may have been discussed but has anyone any advice. -i was diagnosed with f...

Lambsceugh07

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Recently diagnosed any advice welcome

Hey all, after 10+ yrs of symptoms finally been given the official diagnosis of fibromyalgia, since being diagnosed my symptoms have gotten worse, any advice...

Hey all, after 10+ yrs of symptoms finally been given the official diagnosis of ...

And_her_shadows

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Forgot

Almost forgot I want to thank all those in helping me,and a bigger hug to those who messaged me private😀😜

Almost forgot I want to thank all those in helping me,and a bigger hug to those ...

Chance15

•5 years ago

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Prevention

How can I prevent myself from having fibromyalgia? Balanced diet and exercise would do?

How can I prevent myself from having fibromyalgia? Balanced diet and exercise wo...

syednc

•5 years ago

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HELP ME PLEASE

I’m asking for advice please as my reconsideration on my pip has been rejected. I am now going to have to go to a tribunal and I’m really scared. Is there any...

I’m asking for advice please as my reconsideration on my pip has been rejected. ...

Peppapot1

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Feel alone and can't coop with noise

Hi, I am appreciated if you give me advice. I dignosed stroke 6 years ago. I stressed badly and I had stroke. Since I moved to where I live now, I feel alone,...

Hi, I am appreciated if you give me advice. I dignosed stroke 6 years ago. I str...

rastybrown

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for November 2018

Men Get Fibromyalgia Too

No Doctors Letter for Benefit Claims

New fibromyalgia research finds brain inflammation

Which pain killers?

Chonic tendonitis for a year

Trying

Anyone issues with work and equipment, reduced sickness pay?

Burning from the inside out!

Newbie

What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo?

Hi all

Flare

I have a new pain again😩

im giving up the fight

Fibromyalgia and Anxiety, do they go hand in hand?

Still going!!!!

Increasing pain

Newly diagnosed

Pip tribunal

Survey for FMA UK

Pip tribunal

Hi all

I’m a Newbie.

Hi all

Fibromyalgia and joint hypermobility

Recently diagnosed any advice welcome

Forgot

Prevention

HELP ME PLEASE

Feel alone and can't coop with noise

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