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Need to convince my GP

Hi I'm a 59 years old bloke. I know I have fibromyalgia but need to be diagnosed by my GP. Due to pain and stiffness all over my body my GP has sent me for...

Hi I'm a 59 years old bloke. I know I have fibromyalgia but need to be diagnosed...

Prestonbloke

•5 years ago

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Fibromyalgia is from emotional trauma, buried.

Everyone suffering from fibromyalgia needs to super supplement vitamin d. Because most sufferets are usually agoraphobia or house ridden, lack of vitamin d...

Everyone suffering from fibromyalgia needs to super supplement vitamin d. Becau...

Time1970

•5 years ago

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Dating at my age (59)

I probably look every bit as appealing to men lol

baroqueh

•5 years ago

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Cannabis and pain relief

There is an article in the Guardian today, about a lady from Brighton who suffers from fibromyalgia and has found that cannabis is helping her very...

There is an article in the Guardian today, about a lady from Brighton who suffer...

Hezekiah

•5 years ago

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Support

I feel I'm there for others but don't get back support from family do others feel the same

I feel I'm there for others but don't get back support from family do others fe...

Rita1404

•5 years ago

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BoohPear thanks you.

Yes I thank all you kind members for taking time to answer my posts and the decision i made is...I'm staying with the meds I'm on as it's my body and I know...

Yes I thank all you kind members for taking time to answer my posts and the deci...

BoohPear

•5 years ago

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Taking Vitamin D

My renal doctor said my blood work showed I was low in Vitamin D, high blood calcium and high parathyroid levels. I have had 2 times in which my parathyroid...

My renal doctor said my blood work showed I was low in Vitamin D, high blood cal...

Muggsy

•5 years ago

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30mg or 60mg of Cymbalta?

Hi all, I have MS and fibro. Having a flare up yet again. My current meds are Gabapentin...now down to 100mg a day from 1200.. with me hopefully being...

Hi all, I have MS and fibro. Having a flare up yet again. My current meds are G...

Maceymae

•5 years ago

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Restless legs

I get twitches in my legs. Mainly in the evening. I never thought it could be related to Fibromyalgia though. Id always thought it was hereditary as my mother...

I get twitches in my legs. Mainly in the evening. I never thought it could be re...

Suz23

•5 years ago

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Don't look ill. ..

I look I'll and am ill thru pain and exaution...look after yourselves .be grateful 😩

I look I'll and am ill thru pain and exaution...look after yourselves .be gratef...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Legs

Hi folks does anybody suffer with legs that feel like lead heavy.Ive had this for about 4weeks now it’s not nice.All my doctor says it’s ur fibromyalgia...

Hi folks does anybody suffer with legs that feel like lead heavy.Ive had this fo...

Chance15

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Do I have fibro myalgia?

Hi guys, needing some wisdom here. 50 yrs of age and am experiencing some horrible symptoms I have no control over. Been tested thoroughly bloods etc, and...

Hi guys, needing some wisdom here. 50 yrs of age and am experiencing some horrib...

Xander12

•5 years ago

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Can you take melatonin to help with sleep if you have an underactive thyroid (Hashimoto) & fibromyalgia?

Hi, real problem sleeping, melatonin was recommended and I was delighted, thought I had found my answer but now it seems it might have negative effect on...

Hi, real problem sleeping, melatonin was recommended and I was delighted, thoug...

Fiberno

•5 years ago

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Fibo stolen mobility scooter

Hi I have fibo and other health issues. I was on flat for live got mobility high rate .then when it Chang to pip.i got low mobility.i save up and bought myself...

Hi I have fibo and other health issues. I was on flat for live got mobility high...

lightstar1

•5 years ago

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Pip

Has anyone applied for the PIP and actually received it? I’m just curious to know. Happy Easter to everyone. Xxx

Has anyone applied for the PIP and actually received it? I’m just curious to kno...

Beverley1956

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Finally got a diagnoses

So as the title suggests, ice had a long battle with my doctors trying to figure out what's going on. But as of 3 days ago my doctor well the rumatologist sat...

So as the title suggests, ice had a long battle with my doctors trying to figure...

Gemmasilk

•5 years ago

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What is DF?

Hi all, can anyone tell me what DF is please. It was mentioned in a recent post. I have had PMR/GCA for twelve years now, been up and down on pred all this...

Hi all, can anyone tell me what DF is please. It was mentioned in a recent post....

Izzy51

•5 years ago

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Help with Fibro, pain & cant sleep at night

Hi, I was diagnosed with Fibro about 7 years ago. I also have Hashimoto Thyroid disease. I have been on amitrypline 50mg at night for pain & sleep but always...

Hi, I was diagnosed with Fibro about 7 years ago. I also have Hashimoto Thyroid...

Fiberno

•5 years ago

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Co-amoxiclav 500/125 mg

Given these antibiotics for ongoing urine infection and they have given me a swollen eye and weeping sores 😩 I also had a bad reaction to nitrofuriton Anyone...

Given these antibiotics for ongoing urine infection and they have given me a swo...

Ladybex

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Just to say hi

Hi I’m Vicky and was diagnosed yesterday. I’d had a feeling the doctor would say those words as so many people have been saying for months that my symptoms...

Hi I’m Vicky and was diagnosed yesterday. I’d had a feeling the doctor would say...

vicky1981

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Just go diagnosed with fibromyalgia, so I thought I would come on here and read what people have to say

Just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, wanted some advise

Traceypastry

•5 years ago

2 Replies

New to this forum. Information Needed on Fibromyaliga

Hi I was diagnosed in March with Fibromyaliga and I surley would like some information on it please. I am taking gabberpentin 900mg 3 times a day but I am...

Hi I was diagnosed in March with Fibromyaliga and I surley would like some infor...

Hidden

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Help needed

So just been doc’s having a bad time in pain really bad. Was on Tramadol but pAin clinic are taking me off them. On slow release tramadol which does nothing...

So just been doc’s having a bad time in pain really bad. Was on Tramadol but pAi...

chellebooka40

•5 years ago

18 Replies

So fed up!!! Don't feel good at all. Feel sooo low

Any suggestions anyone? Cos I'm feeling really really fed up!!!

MazzaMazza

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Fibromyalgia and early retirement

I have fibromyalgia (and other associated conditions). I have asked for ill-health retirement and been accepted but only tier 1 (NHS offers 2 levels. Tier 1...

I have fibromyalgia (and other associated conditions). I have asked for ill-heal...

Elastic199

•5 years ago

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Needing to accept my diagnosis after a year. Any help would be great please xx

Hi . I was diagnosed with FM over a year ago after years of finding other illnesses out. Im 39 and have arthritis in my pelvis and spine and have had my right...

Hi . I was diagnosed with FM over a year ago after years of finding other illnes...

Hidden

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Any help please

Who can tell me anything about Duloxetine and Venlafaxine. They say i can use these for pain relief alongside Fluoxetine and Amitriptyline instead of usual...

Who can tell me anything about Duloxetine and Venlafaxine. They say i can use th...

BoohPear

•5 years ago

35 Replies

Mandatory Reconsideration Won

Hi All, I have been awarded Standard rate for Daily living finally after all the paperwork being incorrect by DWP. Do I get back pay from when my last pip...

Hi All, I have been awarded Standard rate for Daily living finally after all th...

Nelly1

•5 years ago

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FENTANYL patches FOR FIBROMYALGIA

Over 7 years ago my then GP started me on fentanyl patches. I am desperate to get off them whilst living alone I cannot cope with the with drawl symptoms....

Over 7 years ago my then GP started me on fentanyl patches. I am desperate to g...

browncat77teddy

•5 years ago

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hello

Hi my name is Lesleyanne I am 40 years old.I suffer from anxiety, depression, fibromalygia and Non Epilectic Attack Disorder.I have a few seizures everyday.

Hi my name is Lesleyanne I am 40 years old.I suffer from anxiety, depression, fi...

Lazyanne

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for April 2019

Need to convince my GP

Fibromyalgia is from emotional trauma, buried.

Dating at my age (59)

Cannabis and pain relief

Support

BoohPear thanks you.

Taking Vitamin D

30mg or 60mg of Cymbalta?

Restless legs

Don't look ill. ..

Legs

Do I have fibro myalgia?

Can you take melatonin to help with sleep if you have an underactive thyroid (Hashimoto) & fibromyalgia?

Fibo stolen mobility scooter

Pip

Finally got a diagnoses

What is DF?

Help with Fibro, pain & cant sleep at night

Co-amoxiclav 500/125 mg

Just to say hi

Just go diagnosed with fibromyalgia, so I thought I would come on here and read what people have to say

New to this forum. Information Needed on Fibromyaliga

Help needed

So fed up!!! Don't feel good at all. Feel sooo low

Fibromyalgia and early retirement

Needing to accept my diagnosis after a year. Any help would be great please xx

Any help please

Mandatory Reconsideration Won

FENTANYL patches FOR FIBROMYALGIA

hello

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