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needing help with setting a daily routine

I need help with setting routine for myself. Its only me and my husband. I work Tuesdays,Wednesdays,Fridays and Saturdays 8am-4:30pm so I wake up at 6am and...

I need help with setting routine for myself. Its only me and my husband. I work...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Stiffness after everyday chores

Hi all - I’m trying not to give in to having fibro. Amitriptyline at night seems to be helping so far. I’ve just done a bit of housework which I was pleased to...

Hi all - I’m trying not to give in to having fibro. Amitriptyline at night seems...

Sunnyseas

•4 years ago

4 Replies

exercise

can anyone that as done exercise with fibromyalgia tell me if they have found it as helped them or not ,

can anyone that as done exercise with fibromyalgia tell me if they have found it...

handsy1

•4 years ago

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Stronger anti inflammatory medication than naproxen

I’m currently taking naproxen and I find it helpful but it’s not helping enough. I take 2 x 250 mg twice a day. I am worried about increasing and the effects...

I’m currently taking naproxen and I find it helpful but it’s not helping enough....

Strongshell3

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Apple cider vinegar

Hi all, I’ve seen somewhere that some people use apple cider vinegar to help with pain and symptoms but does anyone know how much to take please? I’ve lost the...

Hi all, I’ve seen somewhere that some people use apple cider vinegar to help wit...

Purple_Penguins

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Fibro and weight loss

Hi all, You know when you can't sleep and your mind takes a long wander... OK so that's me now. I can't loose weight :(. I have tried so many things and it...

Hi all, You know when you can't sleep and your mind takes a long wander... OK ...

Greatcanada

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Aches, pains and sleeping with them all.

Hi In order to help me sleep, I have now got to the point where I take: - 2 Paracetamol 500mg - 1 5mg Zolpidem - 4 10mg Amitriptyline and 1 50mg Tramadol.

Hi In order to help me sleep, I have now got to the point where I take: - 2 Para...

Camhanaich

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Got my diagnosis

finally had my appointment with rheumatologist, it went ok abit strange with all the masks 😷 she said I have fibromyalgia and hypermobility syndrome. Does...

finally had my appointment with rheumatologist, it went ok abit strange with all...

Lunaandmertle

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Intro and little rant 😬

Hi lovely peeps, I'm Dawn and new to this group. I was diagnosed in 2018 with Fibro, suffered a couple years before being diagnosed. It's such a horrible...

Hi lovely peeps, I'm Dawn and new to this group. I was diagnosed in 2018 with ...

Dragonfly43

•4 years ago

5 Replies

fibromyalgia

hi I just want to say that fibromyalgia is very difficult to live with and people that don't have it look at you from the outside and judge you on what they...

hi I just want to say that fibromyalgia is very difficult to live with and peopl...

handsy1

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Query: anyone with diagnosed fibro later put on lisinopril?

My ‘normal’ fibromyalgia pain for last 6 years all over with exhaustion and weakness ( I’m also insulin dependent diabetic, hypothyroid, Hashimoto’s and 40...

My ‘normal’ fibromyalgia pain for last 6 years all over with exhaustion and weak...

Judithdalston

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Post surgery pain

Hello lovely people. I was lucky enough to have appendicitis a fortnight ago and after a couple of days had laparoscopic surgery to remove it. The doctors...

Hello lovely people. I was lucky enough to have appendicitis a fortnight ago and...

Catsnoop

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Rant needed

Hi all, I’m sorry I just need to rant, I, like a lot of you deal with this day in, day out and generally manage to remain upbeat and determined , but oh my, I...

Hi all, I’m sorry I just need to rant, I, like a lot of you deal with this day i...

KimSawyer

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Is it normal

Hi I've written on here before and the response was fantastic thank you. Is it normal with fibromyalgia to experience dizziness and loss of balance? Also I...

Hi I've written on here before and the response was fantastic thank you. Is it ...

Grantstevens

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Can you help I am finding it hard to cope with the pain from fibromyalgia. Should I try medications?

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in January but I've had it for years. I dont take any medications but I am really struggling with the pain at the moment....

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in January but I've had it for years. I dont t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Facial Pain & Headaches

Hello there, Really wanted to ask folks here about facial pain. I'm getting loads of it, along with headaches. My GP isn't sure whats up, and isn't sure where...

Hello there, Really wanted to ask folks here about facial pain. I'm getting load...

GrumpyTired

•4 years ago

51 Replies

Ill health/VR

Hi I’m in the process of applying for Ill health Retirement and I have also applied for Voluntary Redundancy as my company is downsizing. If both of these are...

Hi I’m in the process of applying for Ill health Retirement and I have also appl...

Flakelydove

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Tips on managing pain please:)

Really struggling with severe pain. Waiting for my GP to get funding for a nerve block injection so there's a very long wait. Any ideas on how to cope with...

Really struggling with severe pain. Waiting for my GP to get funding for a nerve...

Chocaholic41

•4 years ago

3 Replies

PIP

I've just received my pip a few months ago and I've got higher rate which is excellent news they did say that I can go for a blue badge but I'm frightened of...

I've just received my pip a few months ago and I've got higher rate which is e...

Hidden

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Covid-19

Hi everyone , How is everyone doing at this stressful time with covid-19 , Me at the moment not very good 😞 I go out when I can , before all this covid-19 I...

Hi everyone , How is everyone doing at this stressful time with covid-19 , Me at...

Hidden

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Crawling under the skin in my leg?

Crawling under the skin sensation pain in the feet, burning around the ankles, pain in the lower back and legs! is this still Fabro symptoms? worry if this...

Crawling under the skin sensation pain in the feet, burning around the ankles, p...

Mr-T212

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Tramadol and Gabapentin no longer working

My Tramadol has stopped working and nothing will relieve my severe pain in my right arm which I can't bend. I have taken gabapentin with it but it has done...

My Tramadol has stopped working and nothing will relieve my severe pain in my ri...

Chocaholic41

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Pain

Hi sorry to be negative but i can not seem to get my pain under control i am always in pain none of the medication is helping and life is really hard. I...

Hi sorry to be negative but i can not seem to get my pain under control i am al...

Nelbuca1

•4 years ago

7 Replies

New member

Hi I am new to this group and listening to all your comments I have been suffering from Fibromyalgia for many years. It’s frustrating going to the doctors time...

Hi I am new to this group and listening to all your comments I have been sufferi...

JoyousT

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Stiffness

Hi - is stiffness part of fibro? I had terrible stiffness yesterday evening after relaxing for a while. This had got better since starting amitryptyline.

Hi - is stiffness part of fibro? I had terrible stiffness yesterday evening afte...

Sunnyseas

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Can anyone give some advice please

Hi. I have fibromyalgia plus other health issues. I have had yet another flood in kitchen. My sink doesn't have an overflow in it. Only on the drainer is...

Hi. I have fibromyalgia plus other health issues. I have had yet another flood...

Zelda01

•4 years ago

11 Replies

This condition is ruining my life

I'm sorry to be so negative but I just feel that this condition is ruining my life. I have had a ton of sickness due to flare ups, to top it off I am really...

I'm sorry to be so negative but I just feel that this condition is ruining my li...

Maddie21

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Super Satyurday, WTF!!!

Super Saturday! I'm so annoyed with what I saw personally and on tv right now, what's others views on Super Saturday, did you go out yourself and if so what...

Super Saturday! I'm so annoyed with what I saw personally and on tv right now, w...

sesorenotseht

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Fibromyalgia and other issues.

Hi, I'm only 25 and im suffering from Fibromylgia, however, I have several other conditions I am suffering from, gastritis, endometriosis and now this! I'm...

Hi, I'm only 25 and im suffering from Fibromylgia, however, I have several other...

Flowerbud94

•4 years ago

32 Replies

living with fybromialagy

I have in the last 3 months have had severe thigh hip and knee ,shin pain i have found it where i cannot rest wherever i put .y self, do people with...

I have in the last 3 months have had severe thigh hip and knee ,shin pain i have...

1954bf

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for July 2020

needing help with setting a daily routine

Stiffness after everyday chores

exercise

Stronger anti inflammatory medication than naproxen

Apple cider vinegar

Fibro and weight loss

Aches, pains and sleeping with them all.

Got my diagnosis

Intro and little rant 😬

fibromyalgia

Query: anyone with diagnosed fibro later put on lisinopril?

Post surgery pain

Rant needed

Is it normal

Can you help I am finding it hard to cope with the pain from fibromyalgia. Should I try medications?

Facial Pain & Headaches

Ill health/VR

Tips on managing pain please:)

PIP

Covid-19

Crawling under the skin in my leg?

Tramadol and Gabapentin no longer working

Pain

New member

Stiffness

Can anyone give some advice please

This condition is ruining my life

Super Satyurday, WTF!!!

Fibromyalgia and other issues.

living with fybromialagy

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