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Pain relief naturally?

Hello. Does anyone know of some natural remedies/medicines for pain relief? I take cymbalta and pregabalin but would prefer to deal with the fibro pain...

Hello. Does anyone know of some natural remedies/medicines for pain relief? I ...

CW02

•2 years ago

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Pregabalin Medication

I have been on Pregabalin for 6 weeks and just on on the first increment that you feel it working 75mg am/pm .I feel so much better . A few aches now and again...

I have been on Pregabalin for 6 weeks and just on on the first increment that yo...

KaliAka

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Information

Hi I’ve just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia after suffering for 18 months. Any information would be gratefully received 😊 Does anyone suffer from a head...

Hi I’ve just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia after suffering for 18 months. Any...

Dandydog3

•2 years ago

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Pregabalin

My experience with pregabalin has been mostly good. When I first started taking it , it took me a few weeks to get used to it. At first it gave me a 'drunk'...

My experience with pregabalin has been mostly good. When I first started taking ...

Namaste65

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Dog Walking. Useful equipment

Hi folks! Many may already know about this product but I sometimes found dog walking difficult on a regular lead. I now have a waist belt dog lead. Hands free...

Hi folks! Many may already know about this product but I sometimes found dog wal...

Gigiruth

•2 years ago

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Side effects after covid jabs

Anybody dealt with long term side effects from covid jabs? (I had AZ for the first 2 and a pfizer booster) i am dealing with: Loss of function in hands Arms...

Anybody dealt with long term side effects from covid jabs? (I had AZ for the fir...

Henry04

•2 years ago

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BLIP AND TRIP

Frustrating is when you have a blip and trip. For me a 'blip' is saying something unintentionally which can be deemed inappropriate or insensitive. Trip is...

Frustrating is when you have a blip and trip. For me a 'blip' is saying somethin...

Trippys

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Fibromyalgia

Hello everyone I’m new here been diagnosed with fibromyalgia only just finding things out about it .. Does any medication help I’m on duloxatine it’s helping...

Hello everyone I’m new here been diagnosed with fibromyalgia only just finding t...

Annya34

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Headache and Fibromyalgia

Thank you all for your replies. Yes I do feel severe headaches are part of Fibromyalgia. I really don’t Know what’s worse! Also having to take medications to...

Thank you all for your replies. Yes I do feel severe headaches are part of Fibro...

Fern27

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Cognitive impairment

Anyone find their fibro fog/cognitive impairment more debilitating than their fibro pain?

Anyone find their fibro fog/cognitive impairment more debilitating than their fi...

Trippys

•2 years ago

28 Replies

coming off amitryptiline

Hi everyone, just want to ask the question if anyone else has been on amitryptiline for a long time and then came off it? I think its about 6 years ish that I...

Hi everyone, just want to ask the question if anyone else has been on amitryptil...

crochetjoy

•2 years ago

36 Replies

Fibromyalgia and Headache

I just wanted to ask if anyone gets bad headaches with their Fibromyalgia. I have spoken to two Neurologists and just happened to mention my Fibromyalgia pains...

I just wanted to ask if anyone gets bad headaches with their Fibromyalgia. I hav...

Fern27

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Emotional issues

Hi there. I just wanted to know if anyone else experiences extreme emotional issues? I would say the worst part of fibromyalgia for me has been the impact it’s...

Hi there. I just wanted to know if anyone else experiences extreme emotional iss...

CopingwithEx

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Migraine and fibromyalgia

Hello! Newbie here. Is there anyone here who suffers from migraines and fibromyalgia? How do you balance the two?

Hello! Newbie here. Is there anyone here who suffers from migraines and fibromya...

Trippys

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Research Opportunity

Language changes over time and is important to allow communication to be effective. Our community is full of fibro warriors, sufferers, and patients. Along...

Language changes over time and is important to allow communication to be effecti...

FMA_Reece

FMA UK Staff•2 years ago

9 Replies

Amitriptyline and weight Gain

I am taking Amitriptyline, I have read that this can cause weight gain? I take 10mg daily for help with fibromyalgia pain. Can anyone comment if they have has...

I am taking Amitriptyline, I have read that this can cause weight gain? I take 1...

Teddybear58

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Any help?

Good morning Can anyone help? I am really struggling after a car accident in 2019 . I have had radiofrequency ablation and spinal injections but the surgeon...

Good morning Can anyone help? I am really struggling after a car accident in 2...

CJ460

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Tramadol Covid/Omnicron

I am taking occasional Tramadol to help relieve Fibromyalgia pain. Unfortunately I have now contracted Covid and feel like I have been run over by a bus! Is...

I am taking occasional Tramadol to help relieve Fibromyalgia pain. Unfortunately...

JJPenparc

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Do use have any Recommendations on dealing with insomnia type symptoms??

Hi ive recently been struggling to sleep more than normal. Last night i didnt even sleep and was at work for 5am. The past two weeks my sleeping pattern has...

Hi ive recently been struggling to sleep more than normal. Last night i didnt ev...

Nmbc

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Thank goodness for my weighted blanket!!!

To any Fibro sufferer, PLEASE buy one!! Mine arrived 2 days ago and I feel so different. When I'm at home and I feel an attack coming on then I lay under my...

To any Fibro sufferer, PLEASE buy one!! Mine arrived 2 days ago and I feel so d...

Hidden

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Experiencing difficulty with memory

Has anyone with fibro started experiencing difficulty to concentrate, difficulty to remember things like people's names even though you know these people? Or...

Has anyone with fibro started experiencing difficulty to concentrate, difficult...

Hi2020

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Not that serious in the scheme of things !

Is it possible that the rash around the corners of my mouth and nose is connected to PMR? I’ve had it for about 2 years - approximately the same period as PMR,...

Is it possible that the rash around the corners of my mouth and nose is connecte...

AnniesRyder5

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Newby

Hi my name is Jackie im new just got diagnosed with fibromyalgia before Christmas i have been in pain for a few years but the doctor didn't...

Hi my name is Jackie im new just got diagnosed with fibromyalgia before ...

Alfie2267

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Test for Fibro

Came across this test for Fibro whilst browsing the net yesterday. It's only in the US at present, but hopefully it will get over to the UK in the near...

Came across this test for Fibro whilst browsing the net yesterday. It's only in...

Maureen1958

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Costochondritis

I have just been diagnosed with Costochondritis. It's very painful and quite debilitating. I have Fibro so this is just another addition to my pain! Any advice...

I have just been diagnosed with Costochondritis. It's very painful and quite deb...

ZoBo

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Just wondering……..

I’ve had an under active thyroid for many years; inflammatory arthritis came along 9-10 years ago; followed by fibro about 5 years ago. Recent addition is high...

I’ve had an under active thyroid for many years; inflammatory arthritis came alo...

NannyNooNoo

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Covid Vaccine rash

So I had my Pfizer booster on 5th January and as mentioned in Bigalan's post have had pain after it. I have had an unbearable like chicken pox itch on the back...

So I had my Pfizer booster on 5th January and as mentioned in Bigalan's post hav...

SlothMode

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Stubborn children

Does any one feel let down with adult children , my children are a bit of a let down to me ,with my fibromyalgia I struggle to do things around my home ,but my...

Does any one feel let down with adult children , my children are a bit of a let ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Change of diagnosis

Hi after having an IBS diagnosis for a few years just had a new diagnosis from consultant Microscopic Colitis. I had my PIP assessment prior to this, can I...

Hi after having an IBS diagnosis for a few years just had a new diagnosis from c...

oscarsgran

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Covid jab.

Hi all, Has anybody had more pain after receiving there booster? Neck & shoulder pain is off the scale.

Hi all, Has anybody had more pain after receiving there booster? Neck & shoulde...

bigalan

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for January 2022

Pain relief naturally?

Pregabalin Medication

Information

Pregabalin

Dog Walking. Useful equipment

Side effects after covid jabs

BLIP AND TRIP

Fibromyalgia

Headache and Fibromyalgia

Cognitive impairment

coming off amitryptiline

Fibromyalgia and Headache

Emotional issues

Migraine and fibromyalgia

Research Opportunity

Amitriptyline and weight Gain

Any help?

Tramadol Covid/Omnicron

Do use have any Recommendations on dealing with insomnia type symptoms??

Thank goodness for my weighted blanket!!!

Experiencing difficulty with memory

Not that serious in the scheme of things !

Newby

Test for Fibro

Costochondritis

Just wondering……..

Covid Vaccine rash

Stubborn children

Change of diagnosis

Covid jab.

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