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New to group. Fibromyalgia support

Hi, everyone. I have recently been told from my GP and physiotherapist that I have fibromyalgia. After suffering with anxiety, depression, sleep disorders,...

Hi, everyone. I have recently been told from my GP and physiotherapist that I ha...

Sheefy123

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Teeth grinding

Hi everyone, I suffer at nite with teeth grinding so my dentist has made me a mouth guard. But just lately I’m finding I’m grinding my teeth during the day...

Hi everyone, I suffer at nite with teeth grinding so my dentist has made me a mo...

Bailey13

•4 years ago

3 Replies

A long shot

Hello again to all my new fibro friends. I have really valued your support and advice over the last twelve months, your responses have helped to keep me...

Hello again to all my new fibro friends. I have really valued your support and ...

ShelWhitt

•4 years ago

8 Replies

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Think I may have Fibromyalgia

Hi everyone, as of yet I've not been told I've got Fibromyalgia, the doctors first thought was MS but MRI came back normal. My symptoms are leg pain in the...

Hi everyone, as of yet I've not been told I've got Fibromyalgia, the doctors fir...

Jackapoo7

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Dizziness

Evening everyone! So I’m still new to fibro, diagnosed just before Christmas and waiting to see the fibro nurses. I was started on gabapentin a few years ago...

Evening everyone! So I’m still new to fibro, diagnosed just before Christmas and...

Bloop45

•4 years ago

15 Replies

I feel like I am running out of options

Since the opioid epidemic hit crisis status in the US it has been extremely difficult to get medical pain management. And due to my comorbidities [liver...

Since the opioid epidemic hit crisis status in the US it has been extremely diff...

Cape_Cod_Sharon

•4 years ago

9 Replies

PIP Claim Update

Hi everyone, Just rang the DWP as it’s been over 6 weeks since my assessment. Only really rang to get a copy of the report but he advised on the phone I’ve...

Hi everyone, Just rang the DWP as it’s been over 6 weeks since my assessment. O...

mclellans10

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Help please

In 2008 I got swine flu, it left me with many disabilities and illnesses. I fought to keep working, In 2014 I was sacked by an employer for not being able to...

In 2008 I got swine flu, it left me with many disabilities and illnesses. I foug...

Tibby3a

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Help..Just Some Advice

I am on here for various reasons, including mental as well as physical. I am in need of hugs and advice. I am very upset at the moment but trying to keep it...

I am on here for various reasons, including mental as well as physical. I am in...

Banditqueen

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Cytokines (especially interleukins), fibromyalgia and treatment options?

Hello, It seems to me to become more and more evident that Cytokines and specially Interleukin-8 to be a factor (for example this research shows a link...

Hello, It seems to me to become more and more evident that Cytokines and specia...

Feather

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Best type of mattress

Morning. Wondering best type of mattress to relieve aches and get a sleep. Did use sprung ortho with memory foam. Now I am trying a tempur cloud for 100...

Morning. Wondering best type of mattress to relieve aches and get a sleep. Did...

Nevereasy67

•4 years ago

12 Replies

I need sleep 😫

I’ve had insomnia for 25 years but it seems to be really bad at the moment, I’m so exhausted I’m managing to get to sleep a bit faster than usual but I’m then...

I’ve had insomnia for 25 years but it seems to be really bad at the moment, I’m ...

Purple_Penguins

•4 years ago

6 Replies

What are the best Fibromyalgia Meds?

I have Fibromyalgia as well as other health issues but I would like to know of the best meds to take. I am on Thyroxine and have painkillers only to be taken...

I have Fibromyalgia as well as other health issues but I would like to know of t...

henrythewasp

•4 years ago

5 Replies

hard to tell where pain comes from

I have fibro, pmr and a bad back. Recently diagnosed with two back fractures. Yesterday and today my hips were hurting to the point of being painful to walk. I...

I have fibro, pmr and a bad back. Recently diagnosed with two back fractures. Ye...

Linny3

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Antidepressants?

Hi there, I'm a new member who just joined a week ago and have been reading through the posts which are quite informing. Ive been diagnosed with fibromyalgia...

Hi there, I'm a new member who just joined a week ago and have been reading thr...

Essexgal118

•4 years ago

10 Replies

What works best for you ?

What works for best you ? For example I find hot blanket great for nerves that are on rage mode or hot water bottle on my neck ... I like glass of bubbly water...

What works for best you ? For example I find hot blanket great for nerves that a...

Notawhiff

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Bad Follower Alert!

I received this one today in my in-box on Health Unlocked. This is a absurd and explicit content alert about buying controlled substances here on Health...

I received this one today in my in-box on Health Unlocked. This is a absurd and...

thestorm

•4 years ago

7 Replies

I miss dancing!

Anyone have osteoarthritis along with there fibromyalgia and if so which medication works for you?

Anyone have osteoarthritis along with there fibromyalgia and if so which medicat...

22amethyst

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Fibromyalgia

Why do ppl say its all in ur head, and tht docs are just fobbing u off with meds, when they have run every test and it's showing up nothing.

Why do ppl say its all in ur head, and tht docs are just fobbing u off with meds...

Tiny09

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Pain management.

Hi I’m new to the group I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia back in November was hoping for some advise on what medications are best for the pain.

Hi I’m new to the group I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia back in November was h...

Grant10

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Hi everyone

Hi everyone , I had all intentions of writing a post but just can’t . Not feeling well at all with my FM Hugs to you all

Hi everyone , I had all intentions of writing a post but just can’t . Not feelin...

Teeney

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Pain to touch and no sleep

Morning ppl, I'm asking a question as I dont know anybody around me with fybromaligia spectrum. I'm having the worse few weeks of my life. My pain has flared...

Morning ppl, I'm asking a question as I dont know anybody around me with fybroma...

chowchangsox

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Help

Hi. I have not been diagnosed with fibromyalgia however early days in seeing specialist and after having high dose of steroids two weeks before the...

Hi. I have not been diagnosed with fibromyalgia however early days in seeing spe...

Archie1977

•4 years ago

10 Replies

I just had enoigh

I really feel like i had enough of it all if its not one thing its another

Cubs

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Hello

Ive been reading about Guaifenesin Protocol and wondered if anyone here has been able to get it on prescription or over the counter? Thanks

Ive been reading about Guaifenesin Protocol and wondered if anyone here has been...

welshsoothie

•4 years ago

1 Reply

noodle fog... explained!

Should I add this to my PIP application docs? Sums up my fog perfectly :D

Hidden

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Neck pain

Hi everyone, I’m new to the group and have a relatively new fibromyalgia diagnosis. I struggle ugh accepting it and the daily pains and problems it brings as...

Hi everyone, I’m new to the group and have a relatively new fibromyalgia diagnos...

44Boo44

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Anyone refused a physical exam at a pip medical assessment?

Has anyone refused a physical exam during the medical assessment? I first had a pip medical assessment 2 years ago. The lady hurt me so bad that I was left...

Has anyone refused a physical exam during the medical assessment? I first had ...

xBilliex

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Very stressed and scared

Yesterday I ended up in A and E because I thought I was having a heart attack, 7 hours later they dismissed me in a very exhausted and painful state still...

Yesterday I ended up in A and E because I thought I was having a heart attack, 7...

Indiemusicfan

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Suffering

I thought symptoms were due to menopause but read up and all seem to be related to fibromyalgia. Seeing gp later. Anyone else going through menopause with...

I thought symptoms were due to menopause but read up and all seem to be related ...

hampson

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for January 2020

New to group. Fibromyalgia support

Teeth grinding

A long shot

Think I may have Fibromyalgia

Dizziness

I feel like I am running out of options

PIP Claim Update

Help please

Help..Just Some Advice

Cytokines (especially interleukins), fibromyalgia and treatment options?

Best type of mattress

I need sleep 😫

What are the best Fibromyalgia Meds?

hard to tell where pain comes from

Antidepressants?

What works best for you ?

Bad Follower Alert!

I miss dancing!

Fibromyalgia

Pain management.

Hi everyone

Pain to touch and no sleep

Help

I just had enoigh

Hello

noodle fog... explained!

Neck pain

Anyone refused a physical exam at a pip medical assessment?

Very stressed and scared

Suffering

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