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How annoying.

UPDATE : So i did what you all suggested and called them this morning, yes its a crossover, another letter is on its way, the lovely lady i spoke to has now...

UPDATE : So i did what you all suggested and called them this morning, yes it...

angelm54

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Drug reduction

I received a phone call last week from the pharmacist attached to my doctors surgery explaining that my gp had asked her to contact me as there is a nationwide...

I received a phone call last week from the pharmacist attached to my doctors sur...

Libertina

•4 years ago

17 Replies

I am very new to fibromyalgia, the diagnosis, not the symptoms. So waiting on next stage, any tips for exercise or pain management ?

I only got the diagnosis today but I have been struggling with it all for, at least 2 years. I had JVA Stills disease, which has caused thinning and phishing...

I only got the diagnosis today but I have been struggling with it all for, at le...

Life_of_riley_n_cash

•4 years ago

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Stool changes fibro?

I've just had poo sample all normal I've had scans on liver and gall bladder all normal and bloods normal but my stools have changed so much there light with...

I've just had poo sample all normal I've had scans on liver and gall bladder all...

Hidden

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Diet changes

I have been reading that tomatoes are not good for fibromyalgia. I have tomatoes every day with my salad. Does anyone have any experience of that they can...

I have been reading that tomatoes are not good for fibromyalgia. I have tomatoes...

Jonn9

•4 years ago

57 Replies

Burning feet

Hi. I have burning feet back after it leaving me for almost 3months. Its like electric shocks in my toes and am exhausted walking. Its one of these symptoms of...

Hi. I have burning feet back after it leaving me for almost 3months. Its like el...

Jonn9

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Antidepressants

I had been overwhelmed with anxiety for a few months. I went to a phyciatrist and he gave me Lexapro antidepressant. I am reading that it prob won't help with...

I had been overwhelmed with anxiety for a few months. I went to a phyciatrist an...

Enos

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Pain meds

I have been taking tramadol for bulging discs but now I have fibromyalgia. As I am reading posts, seems like Lot of people do not take that for pain. Can u...

I have been taking tramadol for bulging discs but now I have fibromyalgia. As I...

Enos

•4 years ago

63 Replies

Newbee!

Hi. I’m new on this today. I did write something when i first joined the site A fee hours ago but feel it may have been too long! 😏🙉

Hi. I’m new on this today. I did write something when i first joined the site A...

NeonNailsKnitting

•4 years ago

9 Replies

new at this

I JUST started having symtoms 6 months ago. I have read alot now and posts here and am very scared. How is going to the dentist affect you? I go IN a few days....

I JUST started having symtoms 6 months ago. I have read alot now and posts here ...

Enos

•4 years ago

7 Replies

PIP

I finally gave in. I rang PIP and asked for help. They are sending out forms for me to fill in to do with how fibromyalgia affects me. What do I need to put on...

I finally gave in. I rang PIP and asked for help. They are sending out forms for...

Hidden

•4 years ago

16 Replies

ITS OK NOT TO BE OK 💜

Friday Affirmation - which to be honest is much needed by myself and other Fibrofighters. I really wished I had a magic wand for everyones struggles and pain...

Friday Affirmation - which to be honest is much needed by myself and other Fibro...

Hidden

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Food News Story

Just wanted to say that sometimes things can improve! Having suffered with increasing symptoms over three years I got rushed into hospital with a bleed from...

Just wanted to say that sometimes things can improve! Having suffered with incr...

Stanleydoggy

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Please help me figure this out...

Hi guys, after being told I had Fibromyalgia last year I was given a leaflet and that was it. I’ve tried to research but I always think it’s best to get info...

Hi guys, after being told I had Fibromyalgia last year I was given a leaflet an...

Cas513

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Technology

I had a check up call from pain clinic in July. My specialist physio is on extended sick leave due to ill health (she has fibro too) and The lead of pain...

I had a check up call from pain clinic in July. My specialist physio is on exten...

MALC19

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Sleeping pills?

I'm really not sleeping my brain is buzzing all night long I sleep once the other week for 4 hours as I'm on duloxotine but I just can't stand this insomnia is...

I'm really not sleeping my brain is buzzing all night long I sleep once the othe...

Hidden

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Telephone Tribunal Hearing... HELP!

Hey everyone... So I called the tribunal service yesterday to see if they had a rough estimation on how long the wait is for hearings as I’ve been waiting...

Hey everyone... So I called the tribunal service yesterday to see if they had a ...

xBilliex

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Do you ever feel that no one understands?

Yes, I have Fibro. Yes, I have migraines. Yes, I have Tinnitus. I've had all of this for years and years and I can't but help mention it from time to time as...

Yes, I have Fibro. Yes, I have migraines. Yes, I have Tinnitus. I've had all o...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Flare up?

Every 6/8 weeks I feel like i'm coming down with a cold, it starts in my tummy and then travels around by body with aches, sore throat and sniffy nose, like a...

Every 6/8 weeks I feel like i'm coming down with a cold, it starts in my tummy a...

SaraJade

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Laughing and crying 🤣😭

Any one laugh and cry at the same time??? When ur having one of those days ibs playing up I've gone gluten free my skins burning all over and I get pin prick...

Any one laugh and cry at the same time??? When ur having one of those days ibs p...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Nefopam is evil....🤢

Hello After trying my best to fight my daily pain with paracetamol, I’ve finally had to give in and ask my GP for some help. I’ve also been prescribed some...

Hello After trying my best to fight my daily pain with paracetamol, I’ve finall...

HawthorneBerry

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Hair loss.

Hi does anyone on Amitriptyline , Suffer with hair loss? I'm now taking it for Trigeminal neuralgia which is very painful and these meds do help but I've...

Hi does anyone on Amitriptyline , Suffer with hair loss? I'm now taking it for...

Topcat64

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Help

Hi, I take 60mg of amitriptyline for fibromyalgia and Sulfasalazine for psoriatic arthritis. The amitriptyline has definitely helped with headaches and pins...

Hi, I take 60mg of amitriptyline for fibromyalgia and Sulfasalazine for psoriati...

Kelsomcd

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Being a mum in pain

I have an 18 month old boy and fibromyalgia and I'm really really struggling to look after him when my husband goes to work. He deserves so much better than...

I have an 18 month old boy and fibromyalgia and I'm really really struggling to...

Fletch

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Better sleep: 30 wakers & stoppers

I was asked for my list of "20" things that wake me up at night. Or 30... ;-). I had to analyze them to be able to try to start working again... so here goes...

I was asked for my list of "20" things that wake me up at night. Or 30... ;-). I...

JayCeon

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Duloxetine

Anyone take this drug? I started 30mg last night before bed and I’m completely out of it today. My pupils are huge as if I’m on ecstasy, totally buzzed,...

Anyone take this drug? I started 30mg last night before bed and I’m completely o...

CopingwithEx

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Amitriptyline

Hi all. I have read a huge amount of posts that mention Amitriptyline. When i was diagnosed nearly 30years ago with ME by National Hospital of Neurology and...

Hi all. I have read a huge amount of posts that mention Amitriptyline. When i wa...

MALC19

•4 years ago

24 Replies

So many people wrongfully diagnosed!

Hi I just want to make a point of saying so many people are wrongfully diagnosed because they have a muscle strain in there leg or a head ache fibromyalgia...

Hi I just want to make a point of saying so many people are wrongfully diagnosed...

Hidden

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia and also degenerative disc disease does anyone suffer with both?

Hi everyone hope you are all well. I have finally been diagnosed with fibromyalgia after 4 years back and forth. It actually feels like a relief to know it's...

Hi everyone hope you are all well. I have finally been diagnosed with fibromyalg...

Purplestaffie

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Can anybody relate to these symptoms? Is this fibro, rheumatologist is undecided

Hello! I started with chronic fatigue back in June, no other symptoms other than headaches and pain behind my eye. These flare ups kept happening and by July...

Hello! I started with chronic fatigue back in June, no other symptoms other than...

Hidden

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for October 2020

How annoying.

Drug reduction

I am very new to fibromyalgia, the diagnosis, not the symptoms. So waiting on next stage, any tips for exercise or pain management ?

Stool changes fibro?

Diet changes

Burning feet

Antidepressants

Pain meds

Newbee!

new at this

PIP

ITS OK NOT TO BE OK 💜

Food News Story

Please help me figure this out...

Technology

Sleeping pills?

Telephone Tribunal Hearing... HELP!

Do you ever feel that no one understands?

Flare up?

Laughing and crying 🤣😭

Nefopam is evil....🤢

Hair loss.

Help

Being a mum in pain

Better sleep: 30 wakers & stoppers

Duloxetine

Amitriptyline

So many people wrongfully diagnosed!

Finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia and also degenerative disc disease does anyone suffer with both?

Can anybody relate to these symptoms? Is this fibro, rheumatologist is undecided

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