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Who do I turn to. (Please don't judge)

I really did not want to bother anyone with this, and the fear of being judged because I have been judged and given a hard time throughout life about it, but I...

I really did not want to bother anyone with this, and the fear of being judged b...

saxcat

•2 hours ago

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fibromyalgia medication

hi folks it’s been a while since I posted but I’m after some advice, I was diagnosed with Fibro about 2yrs ago by my lupus specialist, I was put on duloxtine...

hi folks it’s been a while since I posted but I’m after some advice, I was diagn...

Brandy2020

•3 hours ago

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Not amused

Well I was due to have my dental surgery today, It's been a long time coming, So for the first time in over 4years I have caught some lurgy thing, The cough...

Well I was due to have my dental surgery today, It's been a long time coming, S...

Debsdelight72

•8 hours ago

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Pastafox

•8 hours ago

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Unhelpfull gp appointment

Hi all, hope yous are doing well I had a review of my medication today. I take 300mg of gabpentin 3 times a day and 20mg fluxocitine per day. This wasnt my...

Hi all, hope yous are doing well I had a review of my medication today. I tak...

annak01

•20 hours ago

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post hip op

has anyone had a hip replacement and been far worse afterwards. Sooo depressed. Not sleeping. In constant pain. 50 times worse. Original pain but with many...

has anyone had a hip replacement and been far worse afterwards. Sooo depressed. ...

dorking15

•1 day ago

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Puzzled

Hi all I don't think I've posted on this forum but I do follow with interest as i was diagnosed few year ago with fibro, i have a couple times on the lung...

Hi all I don't think I've posted on this forum but I do follow with interest as ...

Macjayne

•2 days ago

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Morphine patches. Pain relief but no sleep. Will it get better?

I’ve been trying bunov 5mcg patches. They’re are the only thing that has really made a difference to my pain. My lower back pain and stiffness is so much...

I’ve been trying bunov 5mcg patches. They’re are the only thing that has really ...

Brigga

•2 days ago

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lansoprazole and naproxen

hi, I’ve just been prescribed naproxen to take “as and when needed” for the pain and told to take lansoprazole the same day. the problem is I don’t always...

hi, I’ve just been prescribed naproxen to take “as and when needed” for the pain...

agtf1

•2 days ago

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Rock Hard Muscles

My sister is struggling with stiff muscles. They are all basically very stiff. But, her neck and shoulders are the worst. The muscles in her neck are solid....

My sister is struggling with stiff muscles. They are all basically very stiff. B...

Twin4Life

•3 days ago

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pip assessment terminated by them

my pip assessment has been terminated as they said my cognitive and memory recall was bad and I should appoint partner who was there on call at time to support...

my pip assessment has been terminated as they said my cognitive and memory recal...

Geeforce99

•3 days ago

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cancer missed

I have just finished chemo for the last 7 months. The type of cancer I have is Hodgkin lymphoma unfortunately a lot of my symptoms were similar to...

I have just finished chemo for the last 7 months. The type of cancer I have is H...

Dizzy2day

•3 days ago

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body pain

Can anyone help with armpit and groin pain, one of my glands has been up for a while but had bloods and ultrasound all normal. My ribs are constantly sore...

Can anyone help with armpit and groin pain, one of my glands has been up for a w...

Mires

•3 days ago

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osteoarthritis.

I have sacroiliac that in the bun area,can affects both booths.so painful I had it a year now.but still don’t No why it stop me walking swimming dancing,which...

I have sacroiliac that in the bun area,can affects both booths.so painful I had ...

Jaynefox

•4 days ago

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Have a wonderful Sunday Everyone..

What ever you are doing today or not doing. I hope you all have a wonderful relaxing and peaceful time . Sending hugs to all who need them right now xx🫶...

What ever you are doing today or not doing. I hope you all have a wonderful rela...

Dizzytwo

•4 days ago

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Repeated infection.

Here I am another chest infection. Back on amoxicillin and prednisone. How much longer can I go on. This time as always it's due to covid. I must have picked...

Here I am another chest infection. Back on amoxicillin and prednisone. How much ...

Toby14

•4 days ago

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Stop walking

I have just realised I don't seem to have control of my legs. I have been walking around the house for awhile now and all of a sudden I just stop. Then have to...

I have just realised I don't seem to have control of my legs. I have been walkin...

Africanmonkey

•5 days ago

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Far Infra red home indoor sauna

Has anyone tried a FIR sauna cabinet? I generally keep moving most of the day and the idea of 15 minutes before bedtime in one of these is appealing. I need...

Has anyone tried a FIR sauna cabinet? I generally keep moving most of the day a...

AmyMac5

•6 days ago

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Weight gain

Does anyone have any ideas that might help with unintentional weight gain? For the past few weeks I have been gaining 3 or 4 lbs every few days. I've now...

Does anyone have any ideas that might help with unintentional weight gain? For t...

Content1

•7 days ago

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swallowing

hi Does anyone know if feeling like there’s something stuck in your throat and sometimes it feels difficult to swallow, can be a symptom of Fibro?

hi Does anyone know if feeling like there’s something stuck in your throat and ...

Geronimo2006

•7 days ago

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Fibromyalgis Flare Ups

I am now 58 & at present having a fibromyalgia flare up which only have movement of my lower left arm & both legs do not work they have gone weak & unable to...

I am now 58 & at present having a fibromyalgia flare up which only have movement...

disabledkenny

•7 days ago

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I don't see a way out of this... and i'm scared for my future.

Admin: *********** trigger warning as some comments on suicide. *********** * * * * Hi all, Thank you for clicking on my post- I would like to preface...

Admin: *********** trigger warning as some comments on suicide. *********** * ...

UndercoverHippie

•7 days ago

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Getting to the end

I have spondylitis, arthritis, mild gout and fibro among other non pain problems.I am at the end of my wits. For years I have been going to the gp for pain...

I have spondylitis, arthritis, mild gout and fibro among other non pain problems...

sammtank

•7 days ago

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Spondylolithesis

Does anyone have Spondilolisthesis whats the best medal I've tried loads none work on list for spinal fusion

Does anyone have Spondilolisthesis whats the best medal I've tried loads none wo...

Djemima

•8 days ago

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Am I out Of Order?

Hi, hope it's ok to post this. It isn't directly about fibro but it relates to fibro because it is having an effect on fibro, stress and photophobia which...

Hi, hope it's ok to post this. It isn't directly about fibro but it relates t...

saxcat

•8 days ago

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Ankylosing Spondylitis? Negative bloods

Hello! I have been trying to get a diagnosis for my pain condition for around 7 years now. It's daily, I get pain and stiffness in my lower back in the...

Hello! I have been trying to get a diagnosis for my pain condition for around 7 ...

Jennyjenjen01

•9 days ago

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Dreading Winter

Does anyone here have any advice on how to cope with the coming winter? Last winter was awful for me. I have always hated the cold, but last winter my hands...

Does anyone here have any advice on how to cope with the coming winter? Last win...

Twin4Life

•9 days ago

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Adult Disability Payment Review

Does anyone have idea how long case manager takes , as they’ve had mine from start of August?Any advice please 🙏 x

Does anyone have idea how long case manager takes , as they’ve had mine from st...

Momcm

•9 days ago

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Getting a GP to actually be useful?

Anyone know how to provoke a GP to do their job? My lot are pompous do nothings, who have given me this diagnosis out of thin air, with no scans or tests &...

Anyone know how to provoke a GP to do their job? My lot are pompous do nothings...

cosmondo

•10 days ago

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Headaches and feelings unwell

Hello All. I started to have loads fo headaches lasting for days. I have been going hot and cold 🥶 and not able to sleep 🙃. I had fibromyalgia for over...

Hello All. I started to have loads fo headaches lasting for days. I have been g...

Nipper11

•10 days ago

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Fibromyalgia Action UK

Who do I turn to. (Please don't judge)

fibromyalgia medication

Not amused

Most days

Unhelpfull gp appointment

post hip op

Puzzled

Morphine patches. Pain relief but no sleep. Will it get better?

lansoprazole and naproxen

Rock Hard Muscles

pip assessment terminated by them

cancer missed

body pain

osteoarthritis.

Have a wonderful Sunday Everyone..

Repeated infection.

Stop walking

Far Infra red home indoor sauna

Weight gain

swallowing

Fibromyalgis Flare Ups

I don't see a way out of this... and i'm scared for my future.

Getting to the end

Spondylolithesis

Am I out Of Order?

Ankylosing Spondylitis? Negative bloods

Dreading Winter

Adult Disability Payment Review

Getting a GP to actually be useful?

Headaches and feelings unwell

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