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Duloxetine

My names anna , I’m 21 and I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia after seeing a rheumatologist. It’s been a hard year dealing with these symptoms...

My names anna , I’m 21 and I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia afte...

Annab124

•5 years ago

112 Replies

Deep dark hole

Hiya everyone my names jo .. I was diagnosed with fibro after a year of extremely painful muscles benifits wise .. My mum recently died and i was her carer...

Hiya everyone my names jo .. I was diagnosed with fibro after a year of extrem...

Fibrojo213

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Disability position.....

As the post about benefits and disability was deleted by the OP I thought I would reprint the answer here in case it is of use in the future. Also please...

As the post about benefits and disability was deleted by the OP I thought I woul...

desquinn

Partner•5 years ago

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ESA confused

Can someone help it been told jv been put in support group for ESA did claim 20th Feb but u get no back pay, something to do with being on assessment stage...

Can someone help it been told jv been put in support group for ESA did claim 20t...

Lozzy64

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Lung Function Tests

Good Morning all 🙂 Yesterday I had an appointment at the hospital for a battery of Lung Function Tests. As well as fibro, I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis &...

Good Morning all 🙂 Yesterday I had an appointment at the hospital for a battery...

Blackwitch

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Second tribunal tomorrow : (

I am looking for a little support. I have my second tribunal tomorrow, having been awarded zero points at the first one despite letters from 3 consultants, OT...

I am looking for a little support. I have my second tribunal tomorrow, having b...

mobbba

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Burn Out, is it worth continuing?

Hello, so over the years with fibromyalgia, you lose many things, friends, family, boyfriend and your reputation, therefore work. I have been scolded or...

Hello, so over the years with fibromyalgia, you lose many things, friends, famil...

Hidden

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Titrating Pregabalin

Hi Everyone Can I please ask all you wonderful people for some advice. My starting dose of Pregabalin in Oct 18 was 50mg am/pm. This increased to 100mg and...

Hi Everyone Can I please ask all you wonderful people for some advice. My start...

Holly1968

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Reducing Duloxetine

I've gradually reduced my duloxetine from 90mg to 30mg and have been doing really well..or so I thought. Have been experiencing an upset tummy and nasty...

I've gradually reduced my duloxetine from 90mg to 30mg and have been doing reall...

bertnbon

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Advice needed doct thinks i might have fibro

So long story started b12 injections in jan due to low stores had horendous side effects which all passed except heavy legs and arms which came on after...

So long story started b12 injections in jan due to low stores had horendous side...

sbadd

•5 years ago

14 Replies

The path to diagnosis

Hi everyone. I have not been diagnosed with fibromyalgia however I have see numerous specialists for the many individual symptoms I have. I just wondered who...

Hi everyone. I have not been diagnosed with fibromyalgia however I have see num...

Rheadster72

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Pip outcomes

Hi everyone just to let you know I had my pip assessment beginning of April and she was nice and understanding then at the end of April I had my brown envelope...

Hi everyone just to let you know I had my pip assessment beginning of April and ...

dondons99

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Worried about taking amitriptyline .

Hi does it just relax you, i have been having visions of me been knocked out like when you go for an operation (anxiety taking over again). I dont like...

Hi does it just relax you, i have been having visions of me been knocked out lik...

Shellijo

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Fibro or menopause

I work with colleague who "used to have fibro" now advises believes it was menopause and I may find i am same! I went through menopause 12 years ago. Any...

I work with colleague who "used to have fibro" now advises believes it was menop...

carol789

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Terminated on health grounds

So yesterday I attended my second ill health capability hearing and was terminated on health grounds. I feel I am at the mercy of not only my condition,...

So yesterday I attended my second ill health capability hearing and was terminat...

Braveheart1

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Do I have Fibromyalgia?

I have most of the symptoms including muscle pain, restless legs, trouble sleeping, constipation, fatigue but I also have enlarged red blood cells. My doctor...

I have most of the symptoms including muscle pain, restless legs, trouble sleepi...

melanie23659

•5 years ago

4 Replies

BBC article on lifelong meds for thyroid condition

this may be of interest to those with thyroid conditions as well as fibro, It makes interesting reading but the quote that stands out to us is "Prof Simon...

this may be of interest to those with thyroid conditions as well as fibro, It ma...

desquinn

Partner•5 years ago

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Ginko Biloba

Hi everyone just thought i'd mention ginko biloba . I've been using it for some time when i go out to give me more energy , clear fibro fog etc. Its...

Hi everyone just thought i'd mention ginko biloba . I've been using it fo...

KTGard

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Still Waiting for ESA decision

Just a update , i put a thread on a couple of weeks ago saying, that i was told i don't need a medical for ESA, its now been 3 weeks today that it has been...

Just a update , i put a thread on a couple of weeks ago saying, that i was told ...

Lozzy64

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Urgently

Looking for a dr who is an expert in lupus and fibromyalgia Urgently m in London’ east London

Looking for a dr who is an expert in lupus and fibromyalgia Urgently m in Londo...

Mystik

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Migraine

Hi I have started getting Botox injections for migraines but I don’t think it is working I feel they are worse and I am due to have them done again in 2weeks...

Hi I have started getting Botox injections for migraines but I don’t think it is...

Bella17

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Pinterest tips an facts on F.M.S

Hi everyone 🤗😉 I hope this Pinterest link helps you all, it was very interesting when I was doing some research and I came across it. I hope it helps you or...

Hi everyone 🤗😉 I hope this Pinterest link helps you all, it was very interesti...

Keepstrong

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Advice needed please

Hi all Was hoping to get some advice on the best medication to take for nerve pain I have had it everyday for the last year and cannot find any relief from...

Hi all Was hoping to get some advice on the best medication to take for nerve ...

Larnian

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Hope for F.M.S to be recognised

Hi everyone, as today comes to a close of FIBRO MYALGIA SYNDROME day, I wanted to share with you all some my information of the research I have discovered over...

Hi everyone, as today comes to a close of FIBRO MYALGIA SYNDROME day, I wanted t...

Keepstrong

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Working

How do people work with Fibro I had a pain spell at work hurt so bad I was crying to be told only there 4 hours and was left to it So tired all the time...

How do people work with Fibro I had a pain spell at work hurt so bad I was cryin...

Sammygirl90

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Is it Fibromyalgia?

Hi Community, My Dr has told me that he's seeking to go through the proceedure of trying to diagnose me with Fibromyalgia telling me its an 'elimination' type...

Hi Community, My Dr has told me that he's seeking to go through the proceedure ...

HellyLlewelly

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Cbd oil and diazepam

Hi I have several complaints spinal Stenosis,diverticulitis,tinnitus and Hyperacusis so I take several medications diazepam,amitriptyline and laxido,I have...

Hi I have several complaints spinal Stenosis,diverticulitis,tinnitus and Hyperac...

Robinstar

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Round in circles

I’ve been able to manage my pain for years had it since I was 16 I’m now 31 n now it’s getting to the point of booming and busting no Matter what I work I’ve...

I’ve been able to manage my pain for years had it since I was 16 I’m now 31 n no...

Cheshiredog

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Feeling thankful

I just joined yesterday and I’m overwhelmed with all your very kind support and advice. Have a great Sunday everyone, the sun is shining☀️☀️☀️

I just joined yesterday and I’m overwhelmed with all your very kind support and ...

Holly1968

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Crushing pain in hands

Please help! has anyone else experienced crushing pain in the hands. It's like some one has them in a woodworking vice. The pain is enough to wake me at night...

Please help! has anyone else experienced crushing pain in the hands. It's like s...

Sampshaz

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for May 2019

Duloxetine

Deep dark hole

Disability position.....

ESA confused

Lung Function Tests

Second tribunal tomorrow : (

Burn Out, is it worth continuing?

Titrating Pregabalin

Reducing Duloxetine

Advice needed doct thinks i might have fibro

The path to diagnosis

Pip outcomes

Worried about taking amitriptyline .

Fibro or menopause

Terminated on health grounds

Do I have Fibromyalgia?

BBC article on lifelong meds for thyroid condition

Ginko Biloba

Still Waiting for ESA decision

Urgently

Migraine

Pinterest tips an facts on F.M.S

Advice needed please

Hope for F.M.S to be recognised

Working

Is it Fibromyalgia?

Cbd oil and diazepam

Round in circles

Feeling thankful

Crushing pain in hands

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