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Irritating clothing

Hi does anyone else get very irritated by their clothing? If I wear clothing that is in the slightest snug around my waist, I can’t cope. I have to cut labels...

Hi does anyone else get very irritated by their clothing? If I wear clothing tha...

•2 years ago

This always seems like a strange thing to say....

THANK YOU ALL. They say that it is hard to say sorry and similar to say thank you, when you REALLY mean it. I wish nobody suffered from this horrible...

THANK YOU ALL. They say that it is hard to say sorry and similar to say thank yo...

•2 years ago

Protect free NHS prescriptions for over 60s

Continue to give free NHS prescriptions to over 60s. The Government is consulting on aligning the upper age exemption for NHS prescription charges with the...

Continue to give free NHS prescriptions to over 60s. The Government is consultin...

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•2 years ago

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Jumping Extremities

Muscle spasms cause them to jump,off the bed…… and I’m fully awake! They are painful & sometimes go on for HOURS! Anyone else out there with the same?...

Muscle spasms cause them to jump,off the bed…… and I’m fully awake! They are pa...

•2 years ago

Painful eyes

Hi all, happy 🆕 year. Hope 2022 is a better one, it had better be 🤗☺️. I have blepharitis but of recently have had extremely dry, itchy and painful eyes....

Hi all, happy 🆕 year. Hope 2022 is a better one, it had better be 🤗☺️. I have ...

trytobehappytalking

•2 years ago

Burning 🔥 shoulders

Oh my god its the shoulder .anyone feel like they are carrying lead burning bricks .haven't been able to wear a bra in 5 years

Oh my god its the shoulder .anyone feel like they are carrying lead burning bric...

•2 years ago

MATTRESSES

Hi could anyone recommend what type of mattress is the best for their pain when trying to sleep. Thanks

Hi could anyone recommend what type of mattress is the best for their pain when...

•2 years ago

Do other sufferers feel like they have broken bones for long periods of time?

Most of my pain is concentrated in my feet and lower legs. At times I feel like my toes are broken bones even though I am able to bend them, but mostly I feel...

Most of my pain is concentrated in my feet and lower legs. At times I feel like ...

•2 years ago

Covid v fibromyalgia

I’ve recently tested positive 2 days ago after my after Xmas/new year’s flare up or so I thought but there are many similar symptoms and I’m really struggling...

I’ve recently tested positive 2 days ago after my after Xmas/new year’s flare up...

•2 years ago

Fibro Lumps

Hi all, I was wondering does anyone have lumps with fibro? I have lots in my left arm and now I have them across the left of my chest and they can be so...

Hi all, I was wondering does anyone have lumps with fibro? I have lots in my lef...

•2 years ago

Savella

Hi I'm new here and wondered if anyone knows if Savella is prescribed in the UK. Been ready good things about it.

Hi I'm new here and wondered if anyone knows if Savella is prescribed in the UK....

•2 years ago

Experiences with a chiropractor and is it worth it?

Does anyone know if a chiropractor can help me with me with weak and painful joints? sometimes my knees can't even hold me up without feeling like they are...

Does anyone know if a chiropractor can help me with me with weak and painful joi...

•2 years ago

About pain relief

Do any of you benefit from some form of morphine patch ?iv been advised that this may improve the pain in my legs. I was also diagnosed with restless legs...

Do any of you benefit from some form of morphine patch ?iv been advised that thi...

•2 years ago

What are the best treatment options out there for Fibromyalgia?

I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired basically, and I've tried pretty much everything. I'm hoping to get ideas for what or who to try next?

I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired basically, and I've tried pretty much...

•2 years ago

Loneliness

Hi lovelies. How do you deal with loneliness

Hi lovelies. How do you deal with loneliness

•2 years ago

Duloxetine

Took my first dose last night at about 9 ish; felt a bit nauseous during the night, and struggled to wake this morning - it was 9am 😂😂. And I feel a little...

Took my first dose last night at about 9 ish; felt a bit nauseous during the nig...

•2 years ago

We are all affected differently

•2 years ago

About to start Duloxetine

Just wondering the best time of day to take Duloxetine? Prescribed 60mg daily. Any tips/comments will be much appreciated. Previously taken Gabapentin, came...

Just wondering the best time of day to take Duloxetine? Prescribed 60mg daily. A...

•2 years ago

Covid & fibromyalgia

Hi any idea to feel normal when you have fibromyalgia and COVID, it’s totally wiped me out

Hi any idea to feel normal when you have fibromyalgia and COVID, it’s totally w...

•2 years ago

happy new year all

havent been on here for a while. just wishing you all a painfree new year , im managing my symptoms medication free, not easy but can do more some days than...

havent been on here for a while. just wishing you all a painfree new year , im m...

•2 years ago

help

New here! Pain don't go away need some advice please on any helpful advice? FoundI need to try and keep active yet not to overdo it. Less medication the......

New here! Pain don't go away need some advice please on any helpful advice? Foun...

•2 years ago

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