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Could I have Fibromyalgia

Hi I am 63 years old and have a few illnesses that make me think it could be fibromyalgia. I have recurring shingles for the last 12 years as regular as...

Hi I am 63 years old and have a few illnesses that make me think it could be ...

Fobsosh

•17 hours ago

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Wondering what peoples experiences have been for Fibromyalgia either Pregablin or Gabapentin

Hey all, I have been on Duloxetine up to 120mg but I came off that due to the intense sweating and at the time I didn't feel it was doing anything in regards...

Hey all, I have been on Duloxetine up to 120mg but I came off that due to the i...

misspicky82

•1 day ago

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Breast bone

Hi all hope your coping in this heat My breast bone has been painful for some time and changing shape and disappearing does anyone else experience this I...

Hi all hope your coping in this heat My breast bone has been painful for some ti...

Pastafox

•3 days ago

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Fibromyalgia, Long Covid and hypnotherapy

I have been attending long covid course and some links provided by visiting GP was to this Dr. Howard Schubinerwebsite who said after reading his own book many...

I have been attending long covid course and some links provided by visiting GP w...

Geeforce99

•3 days ago

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Universal Credit review, what are they asking? Also, surgeon Medical negligence advices needed. Please help x

Good morning, I hope that you had a restful and not too painful night 🤗I am very stressed in this period as the instability of not knowing what's going to be...

Good morning, I hope that you had a restful and not too painful night 🤗I am ver...

IlGattoPanceri

•3 days ago

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Searching for Medication

Hi All! I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in late 2020 following a burnout in late 2019. A GP diagnosed me as my local Rheumatology team 'don't deal with...

Hi All! I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in late 2020 following a burnout in la...

ButterflyWine

•4 days ago

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So nervous I feel sick

Sitting here waiting for the PIP assessment call and feeling so nervous. Feeling physically sick!!! Almost sure they’ll turn me down flat as I don’t really...

Sitting here waiting for the PIP assessment call and feeling so nervous. Feelin...

Gulfstream_Maggie

•4 days ago

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PIP Telephone Consultation

I have a PIP Telephone consultation soon just wanted to know what to expect ? How long is it likely to last? Will they have my forms/evidence that I sent to...

I have a PIP Telephone consultation soon just wanted to know what to expect ? Ho...

PVYXAAEI

•4 days ago

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Groin soreness, getting fed up...

Hi, I hope everyone is okay in this hot weather, my groin area is feeling sore and down my right leg and im fed up is there any way to relieve it without...

Hi, I hope everyone is okay in this hot weather, my groin area is feeling sore a...

fibrogirl41

•4 days ago

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Pregablin

Hi. I have an itchy scalp, but I have always had it, so don't know if it is part of fibro. It does itch more now though. My memory has also got worse, which...

Hi. I have an itchy scalp, but I have always had it, so don't know if it is part...

Catsandcakes77

•4 days ago

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Pain and Insomnia

Hi Everyone I am really struggling. I have had ME/CFS for over 20 years and last year when I saw a different doctor to my usual GP, he said I had...

Hi Everyone I am really struggling. I have had ME/CFS for over 20 years and l...

AlphaWolf5195

•5 days ago

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Not sure if it’s Fibromyalgia.

Just about to speak to Doctor soon, pain in legs that feels like growing pains especially when sitting and fatigue, does anyone else have symptoms like this...

Just about to speak to Doctor soon, pain in legs that feels like growing pains e...

missyoda

•6 days ago

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Depressed

I'm feeling depressed and done every day is a struggle no one even bother ring or check I'm ok so called friends dont bother anymore I've got no one hate...

I'm feeling depressed and done every day is a struggle no one even bother ring ...

JAN663

•6 days ago

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Has anyone tried Celadrin or Glucosamine Sulphate for Fibro?

Hi, I recently read an article about someone with fibromyalgia who said Celadrin cream really helped them with their stiff muscles. I then did some reading of...

Hi, I recently read an article about someone with fibromyalgia who said Celadri...

Twin4Life

•6 days ago

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PIP Application

First time applying for PIP I have received a text which states . Just wondering on Timescales ? "A health professional is looking at your PIP claim . They...

First time applying for PIP I have received a text which states . Just wondering...

PVYXAAEI

•6 days ago

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Pain clinic

Hi all hope your all coping as well as can be.Just wondering if any of you have had a lidocaine infussion. I've been offered it while waiting for a place on a...

Hi all hope your all coping as well as can be.Just wondering if any of you have ...

Slimjohn

•7 days ago

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Glucosamine Sulphate.

Hello Fybro family, I hope you are all keeping as well as you can. Does anyone take the supplement Glucosamine Sulphate? A friend thought it might help with...

Hello Fybro family, I hope you are all keeping as well as you can. Does anyone t...

Dreamgreen

•7 days ago

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Fibromyalgia and pregabalin

Hi. I have had ibs for 40 years and found amitriptyline a huge relief. Now I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia after suffering for 20 years and told to...

Hi. I have had ibs for 40 years and found amitriptyline a huge relief. Now I hav...

Gingers

•7 days ago

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Pregabalin for fibromyalgia

Hi. I have had ibs and muscle pains for 40 years and finally been diagnosed with fibromyalgia! I have been taking amitriptyline for 20 years which really...

Hi. I have had ibs and muscle pains for 40 years and finally been diagnosed with...

Gingers

•7 days ago

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Universal credit

Hello does anyone claim universal credit for fibromyalgia?

Bertjolly

•8 days ago

1 Reply

Pain?

I tried 'tiger balm' off Amazon for pain and it worked wonders. Just incase anyone wants to try it. Does give a menthol feeling but helps if anyone is...

I tried 'tiger balm' off Amazon for pain and it worked wonders. Just incase anyo...

JessFM

•8 days ago

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Universal credit

Does anyone on here claim universal credit for fibromyalgia?

Bertjolly

•8 days ago

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Fit Note UC

Hi all. Has anyone been required to produce a fitnote to Universal Credit from their doctor even though they are on pip and have fibromyalgia? thanks.

Hi all. Has anyone been required to produce a fitnote to Universal Credit from t...

ScouserA

•8 days ago

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We are not alone, the more people talk about it the better.

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Onceabiker

•9 days ago

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Just diagnosed

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I've read lots of posts which are really inspiring.I was diagnosed a few days ago by rheumatology. I asked GP what happens next....

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I've read lots of posts which are really inspiring.I ...

Moominflower

•9 days ago

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Extreme leg pain.

I d like to get advice from other Fibro sufferers.In. the additional heat my legs are in extra pain. And are very weak. Walking is difficult anyway and that's...

I d like to get advice from other Fibro sufferers.In. the additional heat my leg...

Smilesalot

•9 days ago

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Pip assessment

I have a PIP assessment on the 15th of this month. Does anyone know what they are like and what happens during one? Thank you xx

I have a PIP assessment on the 15th of this month. Does anyone know what they ar...

Lilbear89

•9 days ago

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Kirsty Young - her fibromyalgia story

listen to the interview with Kirsty Young on this morning’s radio 4 Today programme - her fibromyalgia story is my story - it is a ‘must’ listen! Later in...

listen to the interview with Kirsty Young on this morning’s radio 4 Today progr...

Ivyamanda

•9 days ago

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Major flareup

I've had fibro for over10 years and for the past year have got the hang of pacing, accepting my limitations, varying medication and trying to be kind to...

I've had fibro for over10 years and for the past year have got the hang of pacin...

Titan101

•10 days ago

3 Replies

Confused

Hi all, I post on here a while ago saying that I had been recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and that I hadn't really been told much about what it is. I...

Hi all, I post on here a while ago saying that I had been recently diagnosed wi...

Kat791

•10 days ago

5 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for August 2024

Could I have Fibromyalgia

Wondering what peoples experiences have been for Fibromyalgia either Pregablin or Gabapentin

Breast bone

Fibromyalgia, Long Covid and hypnotherapy

Universal Credit review, what are they asking? Also, surgeon Medical negligence advices needed. Please help x

Searching for Medication

So nervous I feel sick

PIP Telephone Consultation

Groin soreness, getting fed up...

Pregablin

Pain and Insomnia

Not sure if it’s Fibromyalgia.

Depressed

Has anyone tried Celadrin or Glucosamine Sulphate for Fibro?

PIP Application

Pain clinic

Glucosamine Sulphate.

Fibromyalgia and pregabalin

Pregabalin for fibromyalgia

Universal credit

Pain?

Universal credit

Fit Note UC

We are not alone, the more people talk about it the better.

Just diagnosed

Extreme leg pain.

Pip assessment

Kirsty Young - her fibromyalgia story

Major flareup

Confused

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