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Petrified

I keep reading stories about pip and I'm terrified that I will not receive anything. I was awarded higher rate DLA when I was 17, I now use my award against...

I keep reading stories about pip and I'm terrified that I will not receive anyth...

Njh1975

•9 years ago

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Watch this to cheer yourself up!

When I am feeling really bad I look online to try to find something to make me smile and today I came across this and thought it was great so I thought I would...

When I am feeling really bad I look online to try to find something to make me s...

electricjaws

•9 years ago

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Hoping to go to a conference on fibro /ME

I hope to get to conference here in Belfast. We have invited politicians and doctors so hope an odd one turns up. It is to make people aware how debilitating...

I hope to get to conference here in Belfast. We have invited politicians and doc...

mo1mo2

•9 years ago

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PIP, again

I have read so many posts on here and in other places about people trying to claim PIP so I thought I would share a little of my experience. I applied for PIP...

I have read so many posts on here and in other places about people trying to cla...

Lruk

•9 years ago

20 Replies

Feeling positive

I am feeling very positive today, I have just spent the afternoon at hospital talking to 20 medical students about what it is like for me having Fibromyalgia...

I am feeling very positive today, I have just spent the afternoon at hospital ta...

NessH

•9 years ago

8 Replies

pain

I have just had my blood results back and my esr is up also my crp I have phoned my arthritus nurse and she is going to speak to my specilist A bit back they...

I have just had my blood results back and my esr is up also my crp I have phoned...

leonard30

•9 years ago

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Busy day

So I've been for an eye test today and my eyes have gotten worse so I need new glasses that set me back a few quid! Also been for a swim which was actually...

So I've been for an eye test today and my eyes have gotten worse so I need new g...

Njh1975

•9 years ago

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Moving to a bungalow

About to move into a 2 bedroom bunglalow, and not sure how l feel about it, as lm 55, ok l have COPD, RA, and l know it for the best, but can l cope with the...

About to move into a 2 bedroom bunglalow, and not sure how l feel about it, as l...

beaker

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Still on going

Hi i am now being tested for Addison's and poly myalgia, my Inflamation ,blood sugar on my last blood test was all fine, I'm just wondering if anyone with...

Hi i am now being tested for Addison's and poly myalgia, my Inflamation ,blood s...

GiiG

•9 years ago

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Excruciating pain in knee area 2 years after full knee replacement

I had a knee replacement 2 years ago (am relatively young for one but have had wonky kneecaps since birth so my knees have worn out faster than they should) in...

I had a knee replacement 2 years ago (am relatively young for one but have had w...

Frankiebeee

•9 years ago

5 Replies

New day new challenges

Got a busy day ahead! Take care all of you whatever you are doing Nicola X x x

Got a busy day ahead! Take care all of you whatever you are doing Nicola X x x...

Njh1975

•9 years ago

3 Replies

New muscle relaxer

Well my insurace company decided not to pay for the methocarbanol anymore so they put me on cyclobenzaprine. I hope I spelled that right. Anyway I looked it up...

Well my insurace company decided not to pay for the methocarbanol anymore so the...

krazy-girl

•9 years ago

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Feeling so hurt.sad!!

Oh well guys here goes.my husband of 23years told me today he is fed up with my illness and me not being able to get up and go out like I did .Fibromyalgia has...

Oh well guys here goes.my husband of 23years told me today he is fed up with my ...

sweetdreams1234

•9 years ago

31 Replies

Glad I have found this group

Hi I just wanted to say how glad that I am to have found this group, I have been diagnosed for about 4 years now but in my area there is not much support,...

Hi I just wanted to say how glad that I am to have found this group, I have been...

NessH

•9 years ago

8 Replies

pip

was very lucky , cab helped me fill forms and i got a home visit and 2 weeks later the brown envelope arrived , enhanced care and mobility, could not belive...

was very lucky , cab helped me fill forms and i got a home visit and 2 weeks lat...

maisydaisie

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Conflict between mind & body

Ive had endometriosis for at least 25 years and have had to stop work because of that. I've been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia as well and I find myself becoming...

Ive had endometriosis for at least 25 years and have had to stop work because of...

LadyPenelope

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Feet and ankles hurt

I am 23 years old every morning when I get out of bed it feels like my ankles were broken before and I'm trying to walk on them before they are healed why is...

I am 23 years old every morning when I get out of bed it feels like my ankles we...

Katherine516

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Not alone :)

Thankfully someone posted about relationship issues and the trouble fog causes, i have hypothyroid, fibro, IBS,Migraines, rls and a sleep disorder P.L.M.D too...

Thankfully someone posted about relationship issues and the trouble fog causes, ...

eli2a

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Finger nails

I'm having a terrible time with my nails there flaking and splitting constantly and they have ridges in them :(

I'm having a terrible time with my nails there flaking and splitting constantly ...

Amethyst69

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Bad day, sitting in my office crying

Sorry to moan guys but I really need some friends who understand. I'm in so much pain, struggling so much through work, luckily I'm almost finished. But I...

Sorry to moan guys but I really need some friends who understand. I'm in so muc...

smartcarkaz

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Interesting!

Came across this by chance St about the actor Morgan a Freeman, he may has millions in the bank but it's doesn't stop him suffering like the rest of us.........

Came across this by chance St about the actor Morgan a Freeman, he may has milli...

Njh1975

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Something to think about

Spring is on its way hopefully it'll warm up that usually helps me. Here another daily quote for you all Kind regards Nicola X x x

Spring is on its way hopefully it'll warm up that usually helps me. Here another...

Njh1975

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Fed up

Hi, I am not very good at this so please bear with me, I have been having loads of problems for a long while now, such as memory loss (mainly forgeting what I...

Hi, I am not very good at this so please bear with me, I have been having loads ...

darceynjo

•9 years ago

6 Replies

It's easier said than done!

Hi guys, I am truly trying my hardest in getting to grips with this frustrating fibro thing but what I can not achieve is finding the correct pace for myself....

Hi guys, I am truly trying my hardest in getting to grips with this frustrating ...

Hells-Bells

•9 years ago

11 Replies

No real help formfibro

Hi all fibros out ther I was diagnosed when I was 41 I had justnhad my first and only child I am now going on for 60 the only pain relief I have been offered...

Hi all fibros out ther I was diagnosed when I was 41 I had justnhad my first an...

my-2-sisters

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Pip declined mobility !

Dear All, I had my pip assessment 5th feb and just received letter today. Awarded standard care but declined mobility, I was given 4 points. My mobility is the...

Dear All, I had my pip assessment 5th feb and just received letter today. Awarde...

Hidden

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Living hell!!!!!

Well another day of living hell. Dont know how long i can carry on like this. I've been in work today in escrusiating pain. Neck, back, elbows, wrists and...

Well another day of living hell. Dont know how long i can carry on like this. I'...

clairejeff

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Daily quote

Please.......

Njh1975

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Pain

Hi y'all. Just gonna have a whinge if u dont mind. I am sick n tired of feeling ill, being in pain and being down in the dumps. Went to doc yesterday with pain...

Hi y'all. Just gonna have a whinge if u dont mind. I am sick n tired of feeling ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Ill health - again!

Hi all on this forum page! I have written a post as I'm fed up of getting ill! I have had problems with catching bugs for months and after spending most of...

Hi all on this forum page! I have written a post as I'm fed up of getting ill! ...

foxkennedy21

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for February 2015

Petrified

Watch this to cheer yourself up!

Hoping to go to a conference on fibro /ME

PIP, again

Feeling positive

pain

Busy day

Moving to a bungalow

Still on going

Excruciating pain in knee area 2 years after full knee replacement

New day new challenges

New muscle relaxer

Feeling so hurt.sad!!

Glad I have found this group

pip

Conflict between mind & body

Feet and ankles hurt

Not alone :)

Finger nails

Bad day, sitting in my office crying

Interesting!

Something to think about

Fed up

It's easier said than done!

No real help formfibro

Pip declined mobility !

Living hell!!!!!

Daily quote

Pain

Ill health - again!

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