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Itching

I have FM/CFS and have an issue with itching on my back, especially one spot that's extremely bothersome. There are no spots, no redness, and you can't see...

I have FM/CFS and have an issue with itching on my back, especially one spot tha...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Tips for better sleep?

For the past week I have not been sleeping well. But tonight really takes the biscuit as my back is in terrible pain that hot water bottles nor paracetomol and...

For the past week I have not been sleeping well. But tonight really takes the bi...

accidentalglixch

•1 year ago

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thank you for your kind words and comments also heaviness.

hi thanks for all your kind comments and advice x I really appreciate it. I know I am not alone either x ☺️ ❤️ I was wondering if anyone ever feels heavy...

hi thanks for all your kind comments and advice x I really appreciate it. I know...

fibrogirl41

•1 year ago

4 Replies

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Lady Gaga - How she counteracts fibromyalgia

Note: According to her, everyone's body and condition is different so you should always consult with your Dr. 1. Breakfast It would usually involve some...

Note: According to her, everyone's body and condition is different so you should...

JoseT

•1 year ago

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ARE WE ALL "JUNKIES"

Yes. I was thinking about this really. Am I now a "Junkie". I guess so, but not by choice. Controlled drugs - yep I had to sign a form for pregabalin. I'm also...

Yes. I was thinking about this really. Am I now a "Junkie". I guess so, but not ...

golly123

•1 year ago

37 Replies

sleep advice and being well x

hi I had a bad night last night and I feel very tired 😴 this morning, I don't know why. I kept getting up to go to the bathroom and felt restless. I cried a...

hi I had a bad night last night and I feel very tired 😴 this morning, I don't k...

fibrogirl41

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Different diagnosis

I have had FMS for over 20 years without any treatment except physio and scepticism. I was diagnosed with RA 9 years ago after sepsis and have been treated...

I have had FMS for over 20 years without any treatment except physio and sceptic...

Diamondpainting

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Help with diagnosis please.

I'm guessing fibromyalgia is going to be my company for the coming years unfortunately but is for thr doctors to decide that of course. How yours was...

I'm guessing fibromyalgia is going to be my company for the coming years unfortu...

ANMRED

•1 year ago

8 Replies

anxiety advice and relief

hi I am sorry for the rant but I suffer from horrible anxiety and I love going out when I can, but I sometimes struggle with feeling weird, panic, and worrying...

hi I am sorry for the rant but I suffer from horrible anxiety and I love going o...

fibrogirl41

•1 year ago

4 Replies

pain relief advice

Hi there everyone I’m hoping some of you may be able to help by letting me know if you’ve found anything like meds or otherwise that helps with the pain we...

Hi there everyone I’m hoping some of you may be able to help by letting me know...

Gab22

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Fibromyalgia and bulge in lower spine

Hi,having suffered for decades with fibromyalgia I was sent for an MRI scan because of the excruciating pain in both my legs,the scan revealed a bulge in my...

Hi,having suffered for decades with fibromyalgia I was sent for an MRI scan beca...

Lilyput123

•1 year ago

6 Replies

I am new here.

I just got diagnosed with Fibromyalgia today (16/11/2022) and its all been a lot of information to find out what am dealing with and going to be dealing with....

I just got diagnosed with Fibromyalgia today (16/11/2022) and its all been a lot...

Fmcr

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Support

Hi I've suffered for around 26 years and I've decided to join for support as life is difficult living with this condition.

Hi I've suffered for around 26 years and I've decided to join for support as l...

Zeek2021

•1 year ago

6 Replies

pip award

Hello, I got my PIp award and the letter said “for ongoing period”. Does anyone know just what or how long that means please? Or is it just a phrase they...

Hello, I got my PIp award and the letter said “for ongoing period”. Does anyon...

Steakandkidney20

•1 year ago

33 Replies

Medication and stress

Hi thank you for the replies on the medication. I am worried about the side effects of citalopram, I mentioned I wasn't sure about taking not that I don't want...

Hi thank you for the replies on the medication. I am worried about the side effe...

fibrogirl41

•1 year ago

3 Replies

multimodal spinal manipulation for long-term recovery of fibromyalgia

A very interesting case report recently published that shows how a proper chiropractor treatment could provide a long-term recovery from fibromyalgia 🙂...

A very interesting case report recently published that shows how a proper chirop...

JoseT

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Coming off Amitriptyline

I have been on amitriptyline for the past 12 years to help with fibro and insomnia. My dose was 10 mgs. I have never felt well. Always groggy but put up with...

I have been on amitriptyline for the past 12 years to help with fibro and insomn...

lizzie1

•1 year ago

29 Replies

Pace yourself.

Hi, just managed a four day trip to London! Had a wonderful time, paced myself and listened to my body. Did not manage too many activities like in my pre-fibro...

Hi, just managed a four day trip to London! Had a wonderful time, paced myself a...

Fadeddenimcutoff

•1 year ago

4 Replies

citalopram and anxiety

hi I went to the doctors today and they prescribed me citalopram for anxiety. I was wondering if any of you have heard of this or had any side effects or been...

hi I went to the doctors today and they prescribed me citalopram for anxiety. I ...

fibrogirl41

•1 year ago

8 Replies

so damn hard

hi all I don’t post much or read much on here. Lets face it i am too busy sleeping 😴 I got divorced had to pack my house myself and move. Along with two...

hi all I don’t post much or read much on here. Lets face it i am too busy sleep...

Princessfoo

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Tips for working with fibromyalgia?

Hi everyone, I haven't been able to work for a while because I got really unwell and then I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I'm looking to get back into work...

Hi everyone, I haven't been able to work for a while because I got really unwell...

ExploringPanda

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Daily Mail article -12th November 2022

Did you see this article? I’ve copied it out in case you didn’t. GUT MICROBES TRANSPLANT Surprisingly, a recent study has found that the gut microbiota,...

Did you see this article? I’ve copied it out in case you didn’t. GUT MICROBE...

saluhouse

•1 year ago

22 Replies

symptoms

Hi all, I’m currently having some tests done but I think it maybe fibromyalgia as I have quite a few of the symptoms. I have a lot of pain in my back,...

Hi all, I’m currently having some tests done but I think it maybe fibromyalgia a...

Walker1983

•1 year ago

8 Replies

And Again

I am sorry to rant further but again I had some fibro fog and more pain today so fogt to do some things and then mum demanded i lift a series of heavy boxes...

I am sorry to rant further but again I had some fibro fog and more pain today so...

Ellie1991

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Hello 👋🏼

Over two years ago now I started with pain in my neck and shoulders, with tingling and numbness in my hands/fingers. I went to my GP, who referred me for an...

Over two years ago now I started with pain in my neck and shoulders, with tingli...

Blue_Clay

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Need soe help please

Hi I hope eveyone is doing well. I am sorry for another question. However, my mum in perticular is very barating and patronising over this,its all im my head...

Hi I hope eveyone is doing well. I am sorry for another question. However, my mu...

Ellie1991

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Fed up

Just came back from physiotherapy appointment. Spinal scan clear which is brill. Bloods, high markers being discussed with rheumatologist. Very low vitamin D...

Just came back from physiotherapy appointment. Spinal scan clear which is brill....

Coffeemum

•1 year ago

4 Replies

What to do!?

Hi so I’ve been signed off sick until February. I’m waiting for an assessment with PIP and UC. I’ve also been referred to mental health team waiting for an...

Hi so I’ve been signed off sick until February. I’m waiting for an assessment wi...

Jeskin

•1 year ago

3 Replies

FMA UK Christmas Cards now on Sale!

Our Christmas cards help spread awareness of fibromyalgia as well as raise funds to support our services. 🦋 A brief description of fibromyalgia is given on...

Our Christmas cards help spread awareness of fibromyalgia as well as raise funds...

Lynda_FMA_UK

Moderator•1 year ago

5 Replies

Epilepsy and fibro

Hi all I am really struggling with pain as is everyone else. I am currently having up to 4 or 5 epileptic and dissociative seizures a day. Due to these I am...

Hi all I am really struggling with pain as is everyone else. I am currently havi...

Millbills

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for November 2022

Itching

Tips for better sleep?

thank you for your kind words and comments also heaviness.

Lady Gaga - How she counteracts fibromyalgia

ARE WE ALL "JUNKIES"

sleep advice and being well x

Different diagnosis

Help with diagnosis please.

anxiety advice and relief

pain relief advice

Fibromyalgia and bulge in lower spine

I am new here.

Support

pip award

Medication and stress

multimodal spinal manipulation for long-term recovery of fibromyalgia

Coming off Amitriptyline

Pace yourself.

citalopram and anxiety

so damn hard

Tips for working with fibromyalgia?

Daily Mail article -12th November 2022

symptoms

And Again

Hello 👋🏼

Need soe help please

Fed up

What to do!?

FMA UK Christmas Cards now on Sale!

Epilepsy and fibro

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