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Bad heads

Hi just asking if any one else gets bad heads with this or though mine seems to be on one side every time . And also do you get sleep problems as well I do...

Hi just asking if any one else gets bad heads with this or though mine seems to ...

hitman57

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Chronic neck pain

Anyone else suffer from chronic neck pain,which radiates down my spine,tried dhcp and ibropruphen, noting touches the pain,this also leads to pain in anus...

Anyone else suffer from chronic neck pain,which radiates down my spine,tried dhc...

Dab247

•4 years ago

11 Replies

any suggestion for the eczema I have on my hands.

Hi, That's because I had to use too many different lotion for the eczema on my hands, which was prescribed by the GP. damaged my hands badly. Do I have to...

Hi, That's because I had to use too many different lotion for the eczema on my...

hulya

•4 years ago

27 Replies

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Severe thigh , knee & shin pain

Good morning everyone I have fibromyalgia & ME , I have only slept between around 2.30am - 5.30am then the pain woke me again ! For over a year now this has...

Good morning everyone I have fibromyalgia & ME , I have only slept between arou...

NB2014

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Advice on vacuum cleaners please!

Hi everyone, I wondered if anyone could recommend a vacuum cleaner which is easy on the hands/wrists? I currently have a Vax cordless but I'm finding it...

Hi everyone, I wondered if anyone could recommend a vacuum cleaner which is easy...

Ladame

•4 years ago

47 Replies

Has anyone who has neck pain tried a chyropractor? If so did u get good results?

Chyropractor

Station19

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Am I taking too much vitamins?

I have no Idea what the weird numbers mean after it apart from ug. I included these incase it makes sense to someone else. I'm low in Vitamin D and iron , I...

I have no Idea what the weird numbers mean after it apart from ug. I included t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Overdoing things?

Hi - I did some vacuuming yesterday and this has made some of my pains, especially hands, worse today, a struggle opening doors, getting a meal. I’m only...

Hi - I did some vacuuming yesterday and this has made some of my pains, especial...

Sunnyseas

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Flare?

Ridiculously tired and headaches, thought it was heatstroke but now my knees are throbbing and my hand joints hurt I’m thinking it’s a flare?! Anyone else get...

Ridiculously tired and headaches, thought it was heatstroke but now my knees are...

LLH76

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Diagnosis. unsure!

Hi everyone, I’m new here. Thank you in advance for reading this long post! I have just been given a telephone diagnosis of fibromyalgia. This is following 3...

Hi everyone, I’m new here. Thank you in advance for reading this long post! I ...

melby76

•4 years ago

48 Replies

Newbie

Hi everyone New here. I’ve had fibromyalgia for at least 8/9 years. I’ve just recently been referred to rheumatology and the want to do test for spondylitis....

Hi everyone New here. I’ve had fibromyalgia for at least 8/9 years. I’ve just re...

LostPain

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Advice on a tribunal

Can anyone give me advice on what evidence I can use for a tribunal. I do not have any documents to send. I have got osteoarthritis in most of my joints and...

Can anyone give me advice on what evidence I can use for a tribunal. I do not h...

Karatekid11

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Eye pressure

Hi, I've recently had new symptoms and wondered if anyone else has experienced the same, as concerned it may be something more sinister. Right side of face...

Hi, I've recently had new symptoms and wondered if anyone else has experienced t...

auntysue

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Unhelpful doctors

Hello all, I was diagnosed with fibro right at the start of lockdown and have been pretty much left to it ever since. I was given some pain relief meds in the...

Hello all, I was diagnosed with fibro right at the start of lockdown and have be...

LePapillon

•4 years ago

21 Replies

treatment

Anyone tried Myofasical release treatment iv seen it advertised local sounds just what i need just wonder if anyone has tried it

Anyone tried Myofasical release treatment iv seen it advertised local sounds jus...

jumpingfrogs99

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Fibromyalgia Article in the Guardian

🙌🏽 We’re supporting the Managing Pain campaign from Health Awareness. Learn more about the effects of fibromyalgia from our Chair, Des Quinn. Read it online...

🙌🏽 We’re supporting the Managing Pain campaign from Health Awareness. Learn mo...

FMA_Reece

FMA UK Staff•4 years ago

2 Replies

New Style ESA

Hope you are all coping during these difficult times and keeping as pain free as possible. Has anyone applied for the new style esa or are receiving it? I...

Hope you are all coping during these difficult times and keeping as pain free as...

Blue1927

•4 years ago

22 Replies

How do you organise your meds?

I have a weekly pill box where I sort each day individually however how do you store your meds when they aren't in use for that week?

I have a weekly pill box where I sort each day individually however how do you s...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Noise, ears, head.

I was diagnosed with RA in 2008, then around six months later consultant said I had Fibromyalgia as well. Over the years it’s been difficult to distinguish...

I was diagnosed with RA in 2008, then around six months later consultant said I ...

zimmie

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Diagnosed now

Hi everyone - I’ve finally been told I have palindromic rheumatism and fibromyalgia, prescribed Amitriptyline to take at bedtime. How have you found this as a...

Hi everyone - I’ve finally been told I have palindromic rheumatism and fibromyal...

Sunnyseas

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Aging of the brain

Hi I found this out by accident. Fibro can cause premature aging of the brain, the grey matter which I find very alarming. My Doctor also said the medication I...

Hi I found this out by accident. Fibro can cause premature aging of the brain, t...

Elay

•4 years ago

42 Replies

Feeling very lost

Hi everyone I’m new here, I don’t have a diagnosis or much support from GP so far, but I’ve been physically struggling for a long long time. My body aches all...

Hi everyone I’m new here, I don’t have a diagnosis or much support from GP so fa...

vmagpie

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Body aches, is this fibromyalgia?

Hi there - I’ve seen a rheumatologist a couple of times now and fibromyalgia was mentioned as a possibility, also palindromic rheumatism. I had joint pains all...

Hi there - I’ve seen a rheumatologist a couple of times now and fibromyalgia was...

Sunnyseas

•4 years ago

3 Replies

is this finally my diagnosis?

Hello. I am totally new here as I stumbled across this group out of desperate internet searches. I have had so many unexplained health issues over the last few...

Hello. I am totally new here as I stumbled across this group out of desperate in...

platypus12

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Terrible cramps in upper abdomen

Which lead to breathlessness. My sats however are normal 97-99 (beta-blockers keeping my heart down)! I’ve been in the hospital to get it checked several times...

Which lead to breathlessness. My sats however are normal 97-99 (beta-blockers ke...

Gracey888

•4 years ago

2 Replies

New to this.

Hi i am 62 years old and for the last year have been experiencing aches and pains in my body, especially my back, hips and legs. Have been on various meds but...

Hi i am 62 years old and for the last year have been experiencing aches and pain...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

How to manage neck pain

I have severe neck pain always on the left side and nothing eases the pain. It goes away occasionally. But its ruining my day to day life, any suggestions...

I have severe neck pain always on the left side and nothing eases the pain. It ...

Station19

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Baclofen side effects - is it normal to feel like I’m on drugs??

Hi everyone. This is my first post here, I think I have had fibromyalgia for the last two years, however no doctors had actually listened to me until now....

Hi everyone. This is my first post here, I think I have had fibromyalgia for the...

queenguinevere

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Could Amitriptyline be the cause of my hot flushes

I've been taking Amitriptyline for a few years now. Highest dose is 50mg. I had reduced my dosage due to pregnancy and breastfeeding. However I've recently...

I've been taking Amitriptyline for a few years now. Highest dose is 50mg. I had ...

Bluesoul

•4 years ago

8 Replies

How can I help My Suffering Mother? Please HELP!

Hello, Am new to this and I am trying to understand it. I have A Question and i was wondering if anyone can help me maybe? My mother has been getting sharp...

Hello, Am new to this and I am trying to understand it. I have A Question and i ...

RElsa

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for June 2020

Bad heads

Chronic neck pain

any suggestion for the eczema I have on my hands.

Severe thigh , knee & shin pain

Advice on vacuum cleaners please!

Has anyone who has neck pain tried a chyropractor? If so did u get good results?

Am I taking too much vitamins?

Overdoing things?

Flare?

Diagnosis. unsure!

Newbie

Advice on a tribunal

Eye pressure

Unhelpful doctors

treatment

Fibromyalgia Article in the Guardian

New Style ESA

How do you organise your meds?

Noise, ears, head.

Diagnosed now

Aging of the brain

Feeling very lost

Body aches, is this fibromyalgia?

is this finally my diagnosis?

Terrible cramps in upper abdomen

New to this.

How to manage neck pain

Baclofen side effects - is it normal to feel like I’m on drugs??

Could Amitriptyline be the cause of my hot flushes

How can I help My Suffering Mother? Please HELP!

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