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ESA payment

Does any one know why people on ESA haven't got any help from the government, while people on UC got £20 a week extra. Hope your all as well as you can be. Maz

Does any one know why people on ESA haven't got any help from the government, wh...

adriville10

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Is anyone have tried to apply for PIP and got it? And what benefits fibromyalgia patients are entitled to? Many thanks

Apply for PIP Benefits

Lilymoode

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Eating grapefruit

Who knew eating a grapefruit would be such a hard task😰 numb hand, pins and needles and extreme pain . Gave up in the end

Who knew eating a grapefruit would be such a hard task😰 numb hand, pins and nee...

Forgetfulnana

•4 years ago

22 Replies

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Iron

Hi everyone I hope your all doing ok at this time. I wanted to find out which is the best iron supplements to boost it up please. My iron has always been low...

Hi everyone I hope your all doing ok at this time. I wanted to find out which is...

Becca40

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Body reprogramming/ new treatment... rubbish or good?

Hello new to the site, I have been diagnosed with fm for around twelve years and ever since then it’s been a battle to get any doctors to take anything that i...

Hello new to the site, I have been diagnosed with fm for around twelve years and...

Nogginthenoo

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Advice

Its been a long time since I've been on here but thought its worth a shot. I was wondering if anyone has any advice for working with fatigue. I work full time...

Its been a long time since I've been on here but thought its worth a shot. I was...

Maddie21

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Duloxetine

I was prescribed this on Tuesday, 30mg to start with. However I have been feeling quite drowsy and dizzy and have spent most of the last 2 nights awake for 3/4...

I was prescribed this on Tuesday, 30mg to start with. However I have been feelin...

Zmcq

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Itchy head. Going crazy.

Itchy head at night driving me barmy. Anyone else? Suggestions please

Nanie75

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Stabbing ,throbbing pains in head

Hi Everyone New to the forum but not Fibro unfortunately.I ve always had really bad headaches but now having sharp stabbing pains then throbbing...feel like I...

Hi Everyone New to the forum but not Fibro unfortunately.I ve always had really ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Fybromalgia and thyroid / front of the neck pain.

Hello, Thank you in advance for taking the time to read and possibly respond . Can Fybromalgia cause pain in the thyroid area ? It started about 2 weeks ago...

Hello, Thank you in advance for taking the time to read and possibly respond . C...

Mariechristine

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Don't know what to do for the best. I am desperate for some advice.

How do l find a dr who will help me instead of speaking to me about my fibromyalgia as if I'd doesn't exist. I dislike her because she takes me to like she's...

How do l find a dr who will help me instead of speaking to me about my fibromyal...

Lourich68

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Feel sick after taken medication and eating... a little worried

I've been sick since last Friday where I'd be sick after every meal. Yesterday i seemed to be back to normal. However tonight, I took; x2 250mg Naproxen (I...

I've been sick since last Friday where I'd be sick after every meal. Yesterday i...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Is sickness common with fibromyalgia?

I was only diagnosed a few months ago so still getting used to all the symptoms. 2 days in a row now I’ve had a bubbling acidy stomach and been sick :/ is this...

I was only diagnosed a few months ago so still getting used to all the symptoms....

Midnightrose

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Going out

We live at the north Norfolk coast it's been lovely just going on the beach for a walk with our dog but now it is packed with tourists now it's been told that...

We live at the north Norfolk coast it's been lovely just going on the beach for...

Flyby7

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Profile

Hi some how CLL has been added to the list that I am interested in, but I never asked for it. How can I remove it I’ve tried all sorts of things. Sturdy

Hi some how CLL has been added to the list that I am interested in, but I never ...

Sturdy

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Gathering

Gathering together live is a good idea. So we would meet each other and form normal human connections:cry, laugh, whatever...

Gathering together live is a good idea. So we would meet each other and form nor...

huan

•4 years ago

1 Reply

My experience with fibermyalgia

Me and my disease do stand on alternative therapies. I enjoy sauna and steam rooms and it helps. Diet is very important too. Fresh air and nature. No junk food...

Me and my disease do stand on alternative therapies. I enjoy sauna and steam roo...

huan

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Swollen lymph nodes

Hi I was just wondering if anyone has experienced swollen and painful lymph nodes under armpit associated with their Fibromyalgia?

Hi I was just wondering if anyone has experienced swollen and painful lymph nod...

indigo78

•4 years ago

30 Replies

What painkillers are good for easing daily pain?

I use paracetamol and heat packs a lot, my doctors prescription is so strong it knocks me out. Is there a happy inbetween? That will help me get through the...

I use paracetamol and heat packs a lot, my doctors prescription is so strong it ...

Midnightrose

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Plantar fasciitis

Don’t know if I’m on correct board but has anyone had successful treatment for plantar fasciitis (extreme pain in heels ). I took naproxen for a month to...

Don’t know if I’m on correct board but has anyone had successful treatment for p...

Cassandra

•4 years ago

44 Replies

Managing fibromyalgia

Hi, Number one try not to despair, I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue and Fibromyalgia twelve years ago. I have bought up two children into adult hood and...

Hi, Number one try not to despair, I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue and Fibr...

Loobylu49

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Dry skin and hair

I've read with interest that some of you have had problems with dry skin. When my flare-up first started, my skin (mainly on my face) and my hair have become...

I've read with interest that some of you have had problems with dry skin. When ...

Ninapod

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Tablets

Hi every one just wanted to ask ? My Doctor has just put me on a new medication called Duloxetine I was wondering if any one else had been on them and did...

Hi every one just wanted to ask ? My Doctor has just put me on a new medication...

hitman57

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Dear those who are ongoing tests, in middle of a diagnosis or feel something isn't right.... Don't give up.My timeline of events...14 years!

(Birthday is 24th may 1994 ) Some of these has not being confirmed to being related to fibromyalgia however I've listed all the symptoms or reasons for seeing...

(Birthday is 24th may 1994 ) Some of these has not being confirmed to being rela...

Hidden

•4 years ago

4 Replies

All Over Dry Skin

I’ve been taking Pregabalin for approximately 10 weeks now and my skin has gone so dry that it looks like it is snowing when I remove my clothes at bed time....

I’ve been taking Pregabalin for approximately 10 weeks now and my skin has gone ...

Soupy56

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Nerve pain

Can anyone please recommend a painkiller that helps with acute nerve pain? I’m already taking Nortriptyline so I’m just after recommendation for helping ease...

Can anyone please recommend a painkiller that helps with acute nerve pain? I’m a...

Maya23

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Newly diagnosed

Hi there! I’ve had M.E (chronic fatigue syndrome) for a few years - I’m 24. For the past few months, I’ve been experiencing pain in my legs and most recently...

Hi there! I’ve had M.E (chronic fatigue syndrome) for a few years - I’m 24. For ...

Alicejayne96

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Fibromyalgia and Pregabalin - can it cause tinnitus to worsen?

I've had stiff muscles and tension headaches for the last couple of years, and have been on a low dose of Pregabalin (25mg) for the last 12 months. My GP has...

I've had stiff muscles and tension headaches for the last couple of years, and h...

muchoburro

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Flare Up Pattern

Good morning everyone! Times are stressful, I’m frontline NHS so I knew I was going to be stressed out recently, alas, I couldn’t stop the fibro flare! Just...

Good morning everyone! Times are stressful, I’m frontline NHS so I knew I was ...

Bloop45

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Anyone whos taken Pregablin

I’ve been flaring up first thing every day. I was supposed to have IV infusion treatment but in the current situation... I got sick of it. I had a telephone...

I’ve been flaring up first thing every day. I was supposed to have IV infusion t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for May 2020

ESA payment

Is anyone have tried to apply for PIP and got it? And what benefits fibromyalgia patients are entitled to? Many thanks

Eating grapefruit

Iron

Body reprogramming/ new treatment... rubbish or good?

Advice

Duloxetine

Itchy head. Going crazy.

Stabbing ,throbbing pains in head

Fybromalgia and thyroid / front of the neck pain.

Don't know what to do for the best. I am desperate for some advice.

Feel sick after taken medication and eating... a little worried

Is sickness common with fibromyalgia?

Going out

Profile

Gathering

My experience with fibermyalgia

Swollen lymph nodes

What painkillers are good for easing daily pain?

Plantar fasciitis

Managing fibromyalgia

Dry skin and hair

Tablets

Dear those who are ongoing tests, in middle of a diagnosis or feel something isn't right.... Don't give up.My timeline of events...14 years!

All Over Dry Skin

Nerve pain

Newly diagnosed

Fibromyalgia and Pregabalin - can it cause tinnitus to worsen?

Flare Up Pattern

Anyone whos taken Pregablin

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