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PIP Tribunal

Hi all. Just about to start on my final journey with the PIP fiasco and wondered if anyone has been to the tribunal after being declined with their initial...

Hi all. Just about to start on my final journey with the PIP fiasco and wondered...

Kryptonite59

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Lupus

Hi everyoneFirst time posting so fingers crossed. I was diagnosed with Fibro 3 years ago mostly coping OK, have had a few bad flare ups. But finding now that...

Hi everyoneFirst time posting so fingers crossed. I was diagnosed with Fibro 3 ...

Juju1971

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Relocation

Hi all, Does anyone on here have regular access to hydrotherapy pool in their area and fibromyalgia support group face to face meeting not social media, or...

Hi all, Does anyone on here have regular access to hydrotherapy pool in their ar...

Rob172

•1 year ago

27 Replies

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Can I?

Hi all. I had a telephone assessment for my PIP renewal, and just prior to that I was attempting a video webcam recording for an interview. As the camera was...

Hi all. I had a telephone assessment for my PIP renewal, and just prior to that ...

trip77

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Need advice where to start with foods to avoid that could aggravate Fibromyalgia and Arthritic symptoms please and what would be healing?

I’ve tried to research which foods to avoid or increase but confused to say the least. I eat healthy and this advice is not required for weight loss rather...

I’ve tried to research which foods to avoid or increase but confused to say the ...

jimmyshoes

•1 year ago

40 Replies

Choking

I just don't get it. I take 8-9 tablets in one gulp,Try to take parocetomol 1 at a time,Not a chance! I gag almost at once, Takes a long time to just get 1...

I just don't get it. I take 8-9 tablets in one gulp,Try to take parocetomol 1 at...

Debsdelight72

•1 year ago

9 Replies

help and advice

Good Morning All, I have not posted anything for a while. But have been reading some of the posts. I was sent a review last year in April then I got a letter...

Good Morning All, I have not posted anything for a while. But have been reading ...

Nannyfibro

•1 year ago

31 Replies

Pain clinic

HiDoes anyone had any dealining with pain clinic's. Doctor rhought it might help me with my pain. Been waiting months for the call that came yesterday. What a...

HiDoes anyone had any dealining with pain clinic's. Doctor rhought it might hel...

Slimjohn

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Newbie. Help me to understand symptoms?

Hi Everyone, After posting recently regarding my first Rheumatology appointment, I attended and found the specialist to be really helpful and understanding....

Hi Everyone, After posting recently regarding my first Rheumatology appointment...

Vandal

•1 year ago

17 Replies

PIP a total farce

The people at PIP have just hammered another nail in my coffin. I had to re submit my claim, which has just been rejected, so now have to go through the...

The people at PIP have just hammered another nail in my coffin. I had to re subm...

Kryptonite59

•1 year ago

60 Replies

Great North Run 2023 - Charity Places Available

The countdown to the world’s biggest half marathon is on and you can be part of the action by signing up for #TeamFibro in aid of Fibromyalgia Action UK! It's...

The countdown to the world’s biggest half marathon is on and you can be part of ...

Lynda_FMA_UK

Moderator•1 year ago

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Fatigue after eating

Does anyone else get immediate fatigue after eating?This is not a new thing for me and I have had it for years. I doesn't feel like low blood sugar which I...

Does anyone else get immediate fatigue after eating?This is not a new thing for ...

E3178

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Help! I'm bringing the neighbourhood down..

It's not an exaggeration. My garden's a neglected mess of weeds and everyone else's either looks great and well managed or at least is covered in paving or...

It's not an exaggeration. My garden's a neglected mess of weeds and everyone els...

Alanna012

•1 year ago

57 Replies

So much pain STILL

1025 Dentist again, I have had no let up from this pain! I was doing some colouring this evening I have a bad habit of holding several pencils that I am...

1025 Dentist again, I have had no let up from this pain! I was doing some colour...

Debsdelight72

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Be kind to yourself

I took the plunge and handed my notice in today. I've always felt so guilty for relying on my husband, especially as my daughter started nursery. He's always...

I took the plunge and handed my notice in today. I've always felt so guilty for ...

RWilliamson

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Hello, new to post but been a member a while.

This site seems great! It’s nice to read I am not alone. Have joined a couple of Groups for my conditions. I’m a 34 year old female with what I feel is...

This site seems great! It’s nice to read I am not alone. Have joined a couple of...

Always_Hurting

•1 year ago

6 Replies

pip award letter

hi I’m still waiting for my pip award letter they said 2 weeks . Will it be longer because of the bank holidays? Many thanks xxxx

hi I’m still waiting for my pip award letter they said 2 weeks . Will it be long...

George1973

•1 year ago

10 Replies

deep sigh

I've woke up today feeling very sorry for myself, Had a telephone call with my Doctor this morning, I just think whats the point? If this is not having a...

I've woke up today feeling very sorry for myself, Had a telephone call with my D...

Debsdelight72

•1 year ago

4 Replies

IBS and Diverticulitis

I have both these problems and am at my tether trying to understand how to deal with them. I am constantly bloated and full of wind. I no longer know what to...

I have both these problems and am at my tether trying to understand how to deal ...

Jeannt77

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Good morning all :)

A year down the line of having to give up work, I still struggle. I had to make a telephone call to my gas and elec company yesterday 2 and half hours later...

A year down the line of having to give up work, I still struggle. I had to make ...

Jasmeet12

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Has anyone tried testosterone ?

Just diagnosed with Fibro. I read somewhere that testosterone was helpful in dealing with the disease. Has anyone tried this? I am a woman and I remember...

Just diagnosed with Fibro. I read somewhere that testosterone was helpful in de...

blueisgreen

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Unable to speak

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is as well as can be, and I'm hoping that someone can put my mind at rest. When I'm having a flare up or if I'm tired and having...

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is as well as can be, and I'm hoping that someone ...

grayson1918

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Tramadol withdrawal

Hi have any of you gone through tramadol or any other opioid withdrawal? I am currently on day 13 and I am having a terrible time with depression and anxiety....

Hi have any of you gone through tramadol or any other opioid withdrawal? I am cu...

Sandra600

•1 year ago

36 Replies

medication intolerance

Hi is there anyone else on here who struggles to tolerate any medication for fibromyalgia because of side effects? I put on a huge amount of weight with...

Hi is there anyone else on here who struggles to tolerate any medication for fib...

Sandra600

•1 year ago

60 Replies

Up date

Holly Molly, I'm still in so much pain, I have had 4 teeth out instead of six, I rubbed loads of orajel on my gums and dentist put some numb on too, WHAT...

Holly Molly, I'm still in so much pain, I have had 4 teeth out instead of six,...

Debsdelight72

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Healthy diet/ nutrition for fibromyalgia/cfsme/arthritis etc

hi everyone I think this may be a problem for most of us, struggling to keep active and exercise 😱🙄. I love swimming and even 🧘‍♀️ yoga, but it’s becoming...

hi everyone I think this may be a problem for most of us, struggling to keep act...

Tiggerlostherbounce

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Zoning out!!

Hello everyoneI do hope you are all as well as can be expected. I'm sorry I haven't been on here for a while Does anyone else have this? I can be stood up one...

Hello everyoneI do hope you are all as well as can be expected. I'm sorry I have...

Latics1989-90

•1 year ago

14 Replies

No idea what to title

I don’t know what to title because I don’t know how I feel. I have had covid and the mix of that with fib has been s.. t , I’m still recovering but I’m not...

I don’t know what to title because I don’t know how I feel. I have had covid and...

Dash01

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Hi John.

I am on Prednisone for Wegener's Glaumotis and now neuropathy and was prescribed extra pain meds and compression socks.Without toes I can put them on myself...

I am on Prednisone for Wegener's Glaumotis and now neuropathy and was prescri...

monica45

•1 year ago

1 Reply

scared

Dentist tomorrow, My remaining teeth are being removed, I dont mind telling you I'm very scared, My dentist is a wonderful lady who...

Dentist tomorrow, My remaining teeth are being removed, I dont mind telling you...

Debsdelight72

•1 year ago

22 Replies

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PIP Tribunal

Lupus

Relocation

Can I?

Need advice where to start with foods to avoid that could aggravate Fibromyalgia and Arthritic symptoms please and what would be healing?

Choking

help and advice

Pain clinic

Newbie. Help me to understand symptoms?

PIP a total farce

Great North Run 2023 - Charity Places Available

Fatigue after eating

Help! I'm bringing the neighbourhood down..

So much pain STILL

Be kind to yourself

Hello, new to post but been a member a while.

pip award letter

deep sigh

IBS and Diverticulitis

Good morning all :)

Has anyone tried testosterone ?

Unable to speak

Tramadol withdrawal

medication intolerance

Up date

Healthy diet/ nutrition for fibromyalgia/cfsme/arthritis etc

Zoning out!!

No idea what to title

Hi John.

scared

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Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for May 2023

PIP Tribunal

Lupus

Relocation

Can I?

Need advice where to start with foods to avoid that could aggravate Fibromyalgia and Arthritic symptoms please and what would be healing?

Choking

help and advice

Pain clinic

Newbie. Help me to understand symptoms?

PIP a total farce

Great North Run 2023 - Charity Places Available

Fatigue after eating

Help! I'm bringing the neighbourhood down..

So much pain STILL

Be kind to yourself

Hello, new to post but been a member a while.

pip award letter

*deep sigh*

IBS and Diverticulitis

Good morning all :)

Has anyone tried testosterone ?

Unable to speak

Tramadol withdrawal

medication intolerance

Up date

Healthy diet/ nutrition for fibromyalgia/cfsme/arthritis etc

Zoning out!!

No idea what to title

Hi John.

scared

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

What changes would you like to make in 2020 to improve your health and quality of life?

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deep sigh