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Am I a vulnerable person?

Are people with Fibro, Diverticular Disease, and Arthritis considered as vulnerable? During the first lockdown, I wasn't sure about registering on my local...

Are people with Fibro, Diverticular Disease, and Arthritis considered as vulnera...

GillieGG

•4 years ago

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Can't sleep

Its 2:39AM and I can't sleep again. I had a klonapin. 3 Advil, 1-300 mg of neurotin ,not all at once, and still can't sleep. The pain is in my back and...

Its 2:39AM and I can't sleep again. I had a klonapin. 3 Advil, 1-300 mg of neuro...

KittenMam

•4 years ago

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Positives

Hi , I’m new here I got my diagnosis after a 5 years of suffering. I felt ok at first and thought now I know what it is I can adapt to help myself. I see...

Hi , I’m new here I got my diagnosis after a 5 years of suffering. I felt ok at ...

Tammylk

•4 years ago

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Newbie to fibro would like some advice

Hi I'm a newbie, my name is frankie and have fibro , spondolosis and burtis for over a year, at first I was not to bad had good n bad days but recent couple of...

Hi I'm a newbie, my name is frankie and have fibro , spondolosis and burtis for ...

Frankiebbe70

•4 years ago

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Thank you

Thank you all for the lovely post about my cardigan that I crochet. Bless you all. If you want me to show you how to crochet I am willing to help any one

Thank you all for the lovely post about my cardigan that I crochet. Bless you al...

healinghand

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Covid Vaccine, would you have it? Fibromyalgia reasons

My family are discussing the vaccines and we all agreed that as my body is hypersensitive, I wouldn't have it. My body has major flare ups every time I have an...

My family are discussing the vaccines and we all agreed that as my body is hyper...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Blood blisters in the mouth and more.

Hi everyone. Hope you are all as well as possible. Does anyone ever get blood blisters in the mouth? I've had a lot of them over the last few months. I'm a...

Hi everyone. Hope you are all as well as possible. Does anyone ever get blood bl...

Dodo71

•4 years ago

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Sclerosis

Hi today I had a nerve block injection in my l3/l4 disk.And the specialist said I have sclerosis?? Not overly sure what this is.plus we have a family history...

Hi today I had a nerve block injection in my l3/l4 disk.And the specialist said ...

Conolly20

•4 years ago

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Crochet cardigan

Hi, I have loads of projects in the go. I am willing to help any one. This one I am busy sewing up.

Hi, I have loads of projects in the go. I am willing to help any one. This one I...

healinghand

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Help for my pain please

Hi guys and gals I hope you are a safe and well (as you can be) I am looking for some advise on pain medication at present I take co-codamol 30/500 and...

Hi guys and gals I hope you are a safe and well (as you can be) I am looking f...

JW881

•4 years ago

7 Replies

I have been on 100mg Gabapentin for almost 3 weeks now this week got very dizzy and couldn't stay awake is this normal?

I am also on 500 mg naproxen 2xday paracetamol 4xday and 75mg Venlofaxine once a day. The last 4 days I have slept almost constantly only waking up to eat or...

I am also on 500 mg naproxen 2xday paracetamol 4xday and 75mg Venlofaxine once a...

Bleedingcrystal

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Hi

Hi I’m Sharone new to fibromyalgia!! Have lived with chrohns disease for 21 years now I’m now interested in learning how to live with fibromyalgia!!! x

Hi I’m Sharone new to fibromyalgia!! Have lived with chrohns disease for 21 year...

sharonewhittingham

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Ill health retirement from the NHS

I can see that this question has been covered several times in the past, however there is no harm is asking the question again, has anyone been successful in...

I can see that this question has been covered several times in the past, however...

FARS4514

•4 years ago

21 Replies

You can now add images on replies to messages

Have been speaking Healthunlocked support and they have released the feature to us ahead of the main release. I will doa test reply to this message as an...

Have been speaking Healthunlocked support and they have released the feature to ...

desquinn

Partner•4 years ago

29 Replies

Pain back and chest

New here.my GP thinks i have developed Fibromyalgia. Im 55 male and Have constant pain problems in chest tender and upper back aches and sharp pains. Been...

New here.my GP thinks i have developed Fibromyalgia. Im 55 male and Have consta...

Masonp

•4 years ago

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Winter pain ❄️

I’m in so much pain 😫😫the past 3 days have been horrendous !!!any one else effected by cold weather?

I’m in so much pain 😫😫the past 3 days have been horrendous !!!any one else eff...

22amethyst

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Support

Am new hear. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia back in 2016 I also have osteoarthritis in all my major joints, insulin dependent also suffer from severe...

Am new hear. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia back in 2016 I also have osteoart...

Chezze

•4 years ago

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I am new here and need tips for fibromyalgia

Hello, I am in the process of being referred to get a possible diagnosis of fibromyalgia, my GP suggested this site whilst i wait for a formal diagnosis. i am...

Hello, I am in the process of being referred to get a possible diagnosis of fibr...

Mori22

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Nerves and burning sensation

Curious of those who have the burning sensation how long it lasts and how/if you are able to treat it?

Curious of those who have the burning sensation how long it lasts and how/if you...

Rosethornend

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Fibro and menopause symptoms

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Fibro 3 years ago and also began the menopause the year before ( not a gradual drift into menopause, more like falling off a...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Fibro 3 years ago and also began the menopause...

dippystuff

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Chronic headache syndrome

Does anyone else have chronic headache syndrome? Fairly new to the diagnosis on meds was just wondering if this was a connected syndrome?

Does anyone else have chronic headache syndrome? Fairly new to the diagnosis on...

KarenT1969

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Help for medication to ask doctor for what is best

I have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis I am in Cronic pain constantly I get a very low does of gabapentin for pain could I have advice on medications...

I have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis I am in Cronic pain constantly I ge...

Muppet205

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Explaining Fibromyalgia

A couple of people have asked me what fibromyalgia actually is! I get tongue tied and a bit speechless (which is not like me lol) and I wish I had a short,...

A couple of people have asked me what fibromyalgia actually is! I get tongue tie...

Hidden

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Restless legs

If you suffer from restless legs I would suggest SEPIA for relief. It has worked for me and two friends who suffer from this syndrome. Best wishes Juliestes

If you suffer from restless legs I would suggest SEPIA for relief. It has worked...

Juliestes

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Covid 19 and fibromyalgia

Hi everyone, has anybody got covid 19 and fibromyalgia? I'm on day 5 of the illness. My chest and back hurt like mad.

Hi everyone, has anybody got covid 19 and fibromyalgia? I'm on day 5 of the illn...

Mushmoo

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Symptoms found not to be related to Fibromyalgia.

Hello, I notice that most people talk about their symptoms related to Fibromyalgia (which is the whole point of this site) but im wondering would anyone be...

Hello, I notice that most people talk about their symptoms related to Fibromyalg...

Rosethornend

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Sick leave

Hi been off work 8 month now with seemingly never ending pain sick note due renewal but not sure how long they can give you one for

Hi been off work 8 month now with seemingly never ending pain sick note due rene...

Conolly20

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Fibro and benefits

I've suffered with fibro and chronic fatigue for 7 years . I've previously tried to go onto ESA and get no where told I am fit to work . Which i persevere in...

I've suffered with fibro and chronic fatigue for 7 years . I've previously tried...

Jl1986

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Skin sensitivity to cold

Hi, I was wondering if I am being a total wuss or does anyone else find this! I bought some spray for relief when my back/shoulder muscles ache. I asked my...

Hi, I was wondering if I am being a total wuss or does anyone else find this! I...

Hidden

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Frustration

Happy New Year, struggling with getting a definitive diagnosis, doctor at first thought MS but the test came back clear, then the pandemic occurred which held...

Happy New Year, struggling with getting a definitive diagnosis, doctor at first ...

Jackapoo7

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for January 2021

Am I a vulnerable person?

Can't sleep

Positives

Newbie to fibro would like some advice

Thank you

Covid Vaccine, would you have it? Fibromyalgia reasons

Blood blisters in the mouth and more.

Sclerosis

Crochet cardigan

Help for my pain please

I have been on 100mg Gabapentin for almost 3 weeks now this week got very dizzy and couldn't stay awake is this normal?

Hi

Ill health retirement from the NHS

You can now add images on replies to messages

Pain back and chest

Winter pain ❄️

Support

I am new here and need tips for fibromyalgia

Nerves and burning sensation

Fibro and menopause symptoms

Chronic headache syndrome

Help for medication to ask doctor for what is best

Explaining Fibromyalgia

Restless legs

Covid 19 and fibromyalgia

Symptoms found not to be related to Fibromyalgia.

Sick leave

Fibro and benefits

Skin sensitivity to cold

Frustration

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