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In a quandry

My work life balance is no longer sustainable.... My biggest concern is my mental health and also financial health if I have to stop...... Which I believe that...

My work life balance is no longer sustainable.... My biggest concern is my menta...

filenada

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Frozen shoulder?

Hello everyone:) Along with the usual fibro ups and downs ive had a consistent pain or pains in my right arm.It varies in pain levels and limits my strength...

Hello everyone:) Along with the usual fibro ups and downs ive had a consistent p...

sunnysanie

•4 years ago

51 Replies

Walking stick/umbrella

Picture of my walking stick umbrella

Vivtom

•4 years ago

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Exhausting

Hi all.. what to do. I have no trouble falling asleep but its keeping asleep. I wake around 4 times a night every night and I'm exhausted. My pain from fibro...

Hi all.. what to do. I have no trouble falling asleep but its keeping asleep. I ...

JoQueenie

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Pip short assessment

HI all I've just had my pip assessment at home. It only took about 30 minutes, I was expecting it to take longer. The questions asked were not particularly...

HI all I've just had my pip assessment at home. It only took about 30 minutes, I...

Donna-mari

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Diagnosis??

How do they diagnose Fibromyalgia? Is there a particular test or is it judged by your symptoms???

How do they diagnose Fibromyalgia? Is there a particular test or is it judged by...

Bools33

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Can somebody help recommend a specialist who can diagnose me please? Thank you x

Good morning everyone, I hope the spring sunshine can bring some niceness into your pain . I would really appreciate your advice please. I had a car accident...

Good morning everyone, I hope the spring sunshine can bring some niceness into ...

Naxos

•4 years ago

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First Time Using a Walking Aid in Public

Hiya, first time poster 😊 I have Fibromyalgia & Endometriosis which means pretty much my whole body hurts all the time. I don’t often go out of the flat or...

Hiya, first time poster 😊 I have Fibromyalgia & Endometriosis which means prett...

chronically_steph_xx

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Today at 2:35

Hi all today I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia at east grinstead hospital I'm glad now i have a diagnosis xxxxx

Hi all today I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia at east grinstead hospital I'm gl...

Hidden

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Pip payment

Hello. I had my assessment about 6 weeks ago. Today I noticed a payment from pip in my bank account but I have not received any letter confirming this has...

Hello. I had my assessment about 6 weeks ago. Today I noticed a payment from pi...

Danlos166

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Plymouth Uk

Is there anyone in Plymouth, UK that has attended the pain clinic?? Just trying to get a grasp on what to expect as I have had good and bad experiences of the...

Is there anyone in Plymouth, UK that has attended the pain clinic?? Just trying ...

Lanadc88

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Ever tried a Haiku?

Apparently, research has shown that any form of creative activity can take our selves out of a painful state for a while. My house thermostat seemed as broken...

Apparently, research has shown that any form of creative activity can take our s...

Gooddaysagain

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Coronavirus - how much of a risk?

I'm sure we're all worrying about this but as they didn't think I was 'vulnerable' enough for a flu jab, I'm wondering if I'm considered vulnerable for this....

I'm sure we're all worrying about this but as they didn't think I was 'vulnerabl...

FoggyMoggy

•4 years ago

95 Replies

FIBROMYALGIA AND SERTRALINE

Fibromyalgia - and now GERD symptoms ??? Hi anyone been put on Sertraline for anxiety I was as doctor suggested this could help as anxiety is part of the...

Fibromyalgia - and now GERD symptoms ??? Hi anyone been put on Sertraline for an...

marknico

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Up Coming ESA Face to Face

Well it's come around again...last time the guy lied about everything...said I had a car and drove myself there...I can't drive and don't own a car my dad took...

Well it's come around again...last time the guy lied about everything...said I h...

CrystalGecko76

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Fibro confusion

How many of you lovely people get so frustrated when you are having the worst day by feeling really down and full of pain and someone tells you how well you...

How many of you lovely people get so frustrated when you are having the worst da...

Namtox

•4 years ago

84 Replies

Fibromyalgia and acrylic nails

Hi! I know this seems a bit random and in the grand scheme of things compared to everything else unimportant, but I used to get acrylic nails done. I’ve only...

Hi! I know this seems a bit random and in the grand scheme of things compared ...

AshF1234

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Feeling annoyed

I’m so annoyed with my husband! He decided it would be a good idea to look after our nephew on Friday whilst his sister was dealing with a sickness bug! No...

I’m so annoyed with my husband! He decided it would be a good idea to look after...

LozzieC

•4 years ago

8 Replies

CBD oil

Hello guys Thoughts and experiences on CBD oil please ? Also best place to get it other than Holland and Barrett? Thank you !!

Hello guys Thoughts and experiences on CBD oil please ? Also best place to ge...

Becks2020

•4 years ago

47 Replies

What benefit may I be entitled to?

Hi lovely lot tommoro I'm hopefully getting diagnosed if I do would I be eligible to get a benefit of some sort and can I still work few hours a week if I'm...

Hi lovely lot tommoro I'm hopefully getting diagnosed if I do would I be eligibl...

Hidden

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Working and fibro!

How do you manage it? I’m really struggling at the minute and need new ways to help me manage my symptoms. I have a almost 5 year old too and feel like I’m...

How do you manage it? I’m really struggling at the minute and need new ways to ...

Justmesarah-

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Takwa

Hi, I am new to all this. After months of blood tests, x-rays, orthopeodic appointments and more. I have now been diagnosed with FM a month ago after being...

Hi, I am new to all this. After months of blood tests, x-rays, orthopeodic appo...

Sahil2rahman

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Fibromyalgia aches ?

Hi their, was just wondering if anyone has experienced upper spine pain with fibromyalgia? I'm having shoulder spine, aches in knees and ankle joints also...

Hi their, was just wondering if anyone has experienced upper spine pain with fib...

Gg4l

•4 years ago

12 Replies

PIP

Hi all, Hope you all had a relaxing weekend!? I have just called DWP and have been told I have been awarded the standard rate of PIP. I am having to be...

Hi all, Hope you all had a relaxing weekend!? I have just called DWP and have be...

CHutchinson0308

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Therapy

I have a friend who had very good results with a therapy called Mickel Therapy. Seemingly it’s more to do with ‘the brain’ than medication I am going for my...

I have a friend who had very good results with a therapy called Mickel Therapy. ...

Tootiepie

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Pip

Anyone had trouble with pip I got two points for toilets needs sent in every appointment I've had my meds a letter off the rhumotoligst saying I have fibro...

Anyone had trouble with pip I got two points for toilets needs sent in every app...

Krista88

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Going start my diet tomorrow

Going start a diet tomorrow cos lately I am gaining on the pounds cos of my energy out the window I go work only 3 days a week but I find things difficult...

Going start a diet tomorrow cos lately I am gaining on the pounds cos of my ener...

2Sleeping

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Need advice

Hi I was just wondering if anyone on here is receiving mobility p.i.p . . X

Julieb57

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Twitches

Hi all! I’ve always just put this down to the fibro, the annoying little pin-prick like nerve pains that last a second and make you twitch....anyone else get...

Hi all! I’ve always just put this down to the fibro, the annoying little pin-p...

Bloop45

•4 years ago

8 Replies

How do peoples family cope with caring for someone with fibromyalgia

My family are good but find it really difficult living with me with fibro. I dont have the energy I used to have to do simple things like going out for the day...

My family are good but find it really difficult living with me with fibro. I don...

Golfer15

•4 years ago

43 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for March 2020

In a quandry

Frozen shoulder?

Walking stick/umbrella

Exhausting

Pip short assessment

Diagnosis??

Can somebody help recommend a specialist who can diagnose me please? Thank you x

First Time Using a Walking Aid in Public

Today at 2:35

Pip payment

Plymouth Uk

Ever tried a Haiku?

Coronavirus - how much of a risk?

FIBROMYALGIA AND SERTRALINE

Up Coming ESA Face to Face

Fibro confusion

Fibromyalgia and acrylic nails

Feeling annoyed

CBD oil

What benefit may I be entitled to?

Working and fibro!

Takwa

Fibromyalgia aches ?

PIP

Therapy

Pip

Going start my diet tomorrow

Need advice

Twitches

How do peoples family cope with caring for someone with fibromyalgia

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