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Could it be fibromyalgia

Hi. Well where to begin! I have Hypothyroidism, am medicated and therefore I expect my levels are as good as they can be. However, the pain I experience day...

Hi. Well where to begin! I have Hypothyroidism, am medicated and therefore I exp...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Fibromyalgia declared a disability (Admin: no its not)

I got this as news on my phone today I’m not sure if this is American news only but even if it is it’s a step in the right direction 🧐 EDIT by admin:...

I got this as news on my phone today I’m not sure if this is American news only ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Teachers

Anyone on here a teacher? Any tips for managing symptoms at school? Thanks.

EvilAsh

•6 years ago

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Tramadol

Hi all, I've been suffering from fibromyalgia symptoms on and off for a few years, but they got much worse since last September after several emergency a and e...

Hi all, I've been suffering from fibromyalgia symptoms on and off for a few year...

EvilAsh

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Don’t pharmacies have phones?

I order my medication through the Patient Access app. I do my pill box every Sunday night, take an inventory and order what I need. I ordered my painkillers...

I order my medication through the Patient Access app. I do my pill box every Sun...

LaurenBurton

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Hospital appointment at last

Hello there everyone at last my hospital appointment is this afternoon for my stomach iv waited since December to be since by this top doctor at stafford I was...

Hello there everyone at last my hospital appointment is this afternoon for my st...

glo100

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Oh yes a bit more I missed

Also have a cute sore throat for over a year, and continual neck ache, in night, from deep sleep, my left jaw woke me struck with pain only momentarily though....

Also have a cute sore throat for over a year, and continual neck ache, in night,...

ZiggyC

•6 years ago

4 Replies

In dire straights

I am in a very bad way, start at top, headache allover all the time, constant earache, face ache, eyes not good, severe chest, abdominal, back pain, all my...

I am in a very bad way, start at top, headache allover all the time, constant ea...

ZiggyC

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Good morning I have a chronic hemorrhage and weakness in the right side of the body and stiffness in the neck I have done a surgical operati

Good morning I have a chronic hemorrhage and weakness in the right side of the body and stiffness in the neck I have done a surgical operation in the head and...

Good morning I have a chronic hemorrhage and weakness in the right side of the b...

Nichol_123

•6 years ago

1 Reply

I may have Fibro...

The pain clinic at my local hospital have said they think I may have fibromyalgia with centralised sensitisation. I certainly have pains in my arms and legs...

The pain clinic at my local hospital have said they think I may have fibromyalgi...

Hercules1969

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Thank You My Friends

With Fibro and diabeties every morning when I try to move my toes they won't move. Also my toes have begun curling on me. I hate the pain but 45 miligrams of...

With Fibro and diabeties every morning when I try to move my toes they won't mov...

Hawk480

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Fibromyalgia and a bed head!

I know this may seem strange, but I’m getting a lot of pain in my scalp, I have quite long hair and wear it tied up, but recently have been getting so much...

I know this may seem strange, but I’m getting a lot of pain in my scalp, I have ...

Lizhorse

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Serotonin syndrome

Smith1952 Had a breakdown 21years ago and was section under the mental act i had serotonin syndrome left me with some brain damage has this happened to anybody...

Smith1952 Had a breakdown 21years ago and was section under the mental act i had...

Smithy1952

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Pain

Wouldn’t keep a animal alive in this much pain , Dr - just double up your meds -really don’t no how much more I can take 😢has anyone on here been diagnosed...

Wouldn’t keep a animal alive in this much pain , Dr - just double up your meds -...

Pompeybird64

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Fatigue

Can anyone please help. my fatigue is unbearable. can hardly stand up and walk in a straight line. been doing small amounts of gardening the past few days....

Can anyone please help. my fatigue is unbearable. can hardly stand up and walk i...

Mandypandy1969

•6 years ago

39 Replies

Breaking News

Why is it that America is always the first to recognises long term debilitating illnesses, this happened with ME too it’s so annoying, how long will it be...

Why is it that America is always the first to recognises long term debilitating ...

tas69

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Tied

I work 33 hours as a nurse , feeling so tied getting up at 530am and be at work for 645. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in November. My work have been...

I work 33 hours as a nurse , feeling so tied getting up at 530am and be at work ...

Mango07

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Bank holiday heat

I'm really happy to hear that alot of you have found comfort in the hot weather we had this weekend. I found it too much,and was very ill sat under a blanket...

I'm really happy to hear that alot of you have found comfort in the hot weather ...

faerywings

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Carer info who can apply.

Hi I have a question. If anyone one can advise or help I would be very grateful ty. My sister lives on her own since she separated from her husband about 20...

Hi I have a question. If anyone one can advise or help I would be very grateful ...

pinot

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Newbie fibro member

Hi everyone I've spent long reading posts and decided to join I have had fibro for about 15 years with every symptom imaginable that seems to get worse over...

Hi everyone I've spent long reading posts and decided to join I have had fibro f...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Light at the end of the tunnel !

I would like to introduce myself, if i may. I am Natalie Evans and i have Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Eczema, Asthma, Digestive Problems and suffer from...

I would like to introduce myself, if i may. I am Natalie Evans and i have Fibrom...

NatEvans

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Pacing to Manage Your Pain

The first rule of chronic pain management is pacing. Finding the exact amount of activity you can do without causing a flare-up of symptoms is almost an art...

The first rule of chronic pain management is pacing. Finding the exact amount o...

Bananas5

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Phew

Well I have had a rough few weeks , I have been proper poorly . Thank you to those that cared much appreciated . I have been down with leaky gut which in turn...

Well I have had a rough few weeks , I have been proper poorly . Thank you to tho...

Matrix

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Information on esa assessments with fibromyalgia

Thanks for letting me join I have fibromyalgia on top of rheumatoid arthritis I also have chronic lumbar spine due to working in care most my life I have to...

Thanks for letting me join I have fibromyalgia on top of rheumatoid arthritis I ...

Cleggjoy55

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Sharing a lovely little thing...

Introducing....

waylay

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Hot, Hot, Hot 🌞🌞🌞

How are people coping in the heat? I used to hate the heat (pre fibromyalgia) but now find it helps ease my pain and achy joints. It's been a bit too hot for...

How are people coping in the heat? I used to hate the heat (pre fibromyalgia) b...

tigerlily72

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Doctors & fibromyalgia

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site but was looking for somewhere I could get some advice. I'm 41 & I've had symptoms of fibromyalgia for as long as I can...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site but was looking for somewhere I could get some...

Hidden

•6 years ago

26 Replies

What pain meds are available in UK for fibromyalgia? I feel like my gp is brushing me off.

I feel like my gp is brushing me off. I was on 30/500 co cod and an anti depressant. The anti depressant was not working only making me feel like I was which...

I feel like my gp is brushing me off. I was on 30/500 co cod and an anti depress...

Joanna1986

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Sunburnt feeling

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone gets to the stage of crying with the soreness of fibro. My top part of my body including face, arms, neck and head feeling so...

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone gets to the stage of crying with the soreness o...

Mandypandy1969

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Brian

Evening all I was wondering why is it that when you say that your in so much pain people reply yes so am I they've no idea what we're going through. At the...

Evening all I was wondering why is it that when you say that your in so much pai...

Brian1962

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for May 2018

Could it be fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia declared a disability (Admin: no its not)

Teachers

Tramadol

Don’t pharmacies have phones?

Hospital appointment at last

Oh yes a bit more I missed

In dire straights

Good morning I have a chronic hemorrhage and weakness in the right side of the body and stiffness in the neck I have done a surgical operati

I may have Fibro...

Thank You My Friends

Fibromyalgia and a bed head!

Serotonin syndrome

Pain

Fatigue

Breaking News

Tied

Bank holiday heat

Carer info who can apply.

Newbie fibro member

Light at the end of the tunnel !

Pacing to Manage Your Pain

Phew

Information on esa assessments with fibromyalgia

Sharing a lovely little thing...

Hot, Hot, Hot 🌞🌞🌞

Doctors & fibromyalgia

What pain meds are available in UK for fibromyalgia? I feel like my gp is brushing me off.

Sunburnt feeling

Brian

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