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Pregablin weight gain

Hi I’ve not put a post on here for ages, doc has just put me on Pregablin to take with Tramadol been on this for years ,is there a possibility of me gaining...

Hi I’ve not put a post on here for ages, doc has just put me on Pregablin to tak...

looloo4007

•2 years ago

37 Replies

Information available!

Does anyone know if their are info sheets anywhere to give advice and tips on flare ups, pain, fatigue etc, something to aid in dietary, self help types of...

Does anyone know if their are info sheets anywhere to give advice and tips on fl...

Karen54karma

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Cramps

Hi, why does fybromialgia make our muscles cramp? Does anyone know? Also, What do you do to manage this problem? When it flares up I have cramps that last for...

Hi, why does fybromialgia make our muscles cramp? Does anyone know? Also, What d...

Lussan

•2 years ago

7 Replies

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Sensory overload

Hey im seriously struggling with sensory overload atm, i have 2 childre aged 4 and 2, and im loosing my temper with them alot because just the sound of their...

Hey im seriously struggling with sensory overload atm, i have 2 childre aged 4 a...

Swift123

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Getting back to work and PIP….

So I gave up work in August due to being self employed I couldn’t do the physical side of the work because of my fibro and other health conditions so I applied...

So I gave up work in August due to being self employed I couldn’t do the physica...

KKay0709

•2 years ago

13 Replies

FM/a test - bogus(?)

This is a new short article on medpage yesterday, based on a very long and informative STAT investigation article from last week (2021/10/20). The links and my...

This is a new short article on medpage yesterday, based on a very long and infor...

JayCeon

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Help with supports and tackling bad days

I've recently been given the diagnosis of fibromyalgia and currently struggling, mainly back and hip pain but do have bad knees and wrists too, can't carry...

I've recently been given the diagnosis of fibromyalgia and currently struggling,...

Karen54karma

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Help with fibro and headaches

Hi i have suffered with fibro and constant headaches for over 20yrs.also arthritis in my hip snd groin so cant walk very far. Recently i went on holiday to...

Hi i have suffered with fibro and constant headaches for over 20yrs.also arthrit...

Teaner

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Should I give anti fatigue socks a try?

I get really bad foot pain on my heel, ball of my foot and the foot in general. Also I get this pain in my calf that feels like I've pulled a muscle...

I get really bad foot pain on my heel, ball of my foot and the foot in general. ...

accidentalglixch

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Can some help me

What is the difference between local pain management n national pain management??

What is the difference between local pain management n national pain management?...

Tiny09

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Just been diagnosed so here for support advice ect. I'll be supportive also

Thanks for having me and I hope I can get advice and support. Of course I will and am supportive. Trying to get my head around just being diagnosed although...

Thanks for having me and I hope I can get advice and support. Of course I will a...

Yappylynn

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Trigger therapy

Can anyone recommend a trigger point therapist in the east London/Essex area?

Maria31

•3 years ago

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I'm new and need advice

I have B12 deficiency and fir several years suffering, but internist told me may also I have fibromyalgia too since before my b12 deficiency I had stiffness in...

I have B12 deficiency and fir several years suffering, but internist told me may...

Hamayeshguy

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Fatigue

Hi I have been suffering from depression, mood disorder and chronic fatigue. I did blood tests lately but all is fine so Dr confirmed that its fibro. I sleep...

Hi I have been suffering from depression, mood disorder and chronic fatigue. I ...

Annalisea

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Weight

Just wondering does anyone have trouble with the weight at all . I can seem to loose anything this passed year . I no its a daft question x

Just wondering does anyone have trouble with the weight at all . I can seem to l...

Michelleswshopping

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Trustees Meeting 2021

This weekend, our board of trustees as well as some FMA UK volunteers will be having a physical meeting in our Head Office in Paisley. Although they...

This weekend, our board of trustees as well as some FMA UK volunteers will be ha...

FMA_Reece

FMA UK Staff•3 years ago

4 Replies

Wo is me?

So many fibro people are feeling worse at the moment. I am wondering if it something to do with air pressure. I have almost come to a standstill. My pain is...

So many fibro people are feeling worse at the moment. I am wondering if it somet...

Singeranne

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Do these work for fibromyalgia?

Hi all has anyone else been given amitriptyline tablets for there fibromyalgia ?

Hi all has anyone else been given amitriptyline tablets for there fibromyalgia ?...

Paul_37

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Thank you

Thank you all for your kind words of support , my family and friends are brilliant, and think I have finally found an understanding dr , gentle hugs and love...

Thank you all for your kind words of support , my family and friends are brillia...

Poll42

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Charlie bear123

I have fibro, I have had non stop severe pain 24/7 IV had enough morphine's not working so I'm weaning off I'm also all of a sudden having reaction on it , I...

I have fibro, I have had non stop severe pain 24/7 IV had enough morphine's not ...

Charliebear1234

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Into from the US

I hope you don’t mind me descending on the Brit forum, the US one barely has any followers for support. I’m still in the diagnosis stage and have been going...

I hope you don’t mind me descending on the Brit forum, the US one barely has any...

lisa40509

•3 years ago

7 Replies

A little about me

I am 65 yrs young , had fibro for a few years now and fair to say I am not having a very good time athe mo.ent

I am 65 yrs young , had fibro for a few years now and fair to say I am not havin...

Poll42

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Hi my name is Hazel new to the group.

Hi I have had fibromyalgia from last April. I have been experiencing lots of pain in my head like electric shocks recently. Has any one esle experienced this,...

Hi I have had fibromyalgia from last April. I have been experiencing lots of pai...

Brad1940

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Physio , does anyone have this

Has anyone having physio and it doesn't work or tried massage neither work any suggestion please . Trying to work has well is a struggle when in pain

Has anyone having physio and it doesn't work or tried massage neither work any s...

Michelleswshopping

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Fibromyalgia crying session

Today I have had a cry today as I feel an absolute failure with not being able to do many hours of work and getting very tired of money issues. I’m thankful...

Today I have had a cry today as I feel an absolute failure with not being able t...

ButterflyHorse

•3 years ago

19 Replies

27 Yr old man with multiple long term health conditions. Help?

My feed My hub Chat Alerts Search Your avatar More I'm 27, M. With 9 medical conditons i... - Functional Neurol... Functional Neurological Disorder - FND Hope...

My feed My hub Chat Alerts Search Your avatar More I'm 27, M. With 9 medical con...

KKnight007

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Dizzines

Hey guys had a masive scare today went off balance and felt very dizzy is this a common thing with fibro? X

Hey guys had a masive scare today went off balance and felt very dizzy is this a...

Hardy99

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Symptoms

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone experiences MS like symptoms? Weakness in arms and legs, internal tremors, emotional/mental issues. I almost have...

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone experiences MS like symptoms? Weakness in...

CopingwithEx

•3 years ago

9 Replies

GP do not renew my pregabalin prescription

Hi All, my GP has denied renewing my regular prescription. Pregabalin is the only thing that relatively works for me. Has anyone encountered the same issue?...

Hi All, my GP has denied renewing my regular prescription. Pregabalin is the onl...

Natttt

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Medical marijuana in the UK

Hi everyone. Has anyone in the UK used a private doctor to obtain medical marijuana? There appear to be quite a few reputable private medical centres that...

Hi everyone. Has anyone in the UK used a private doctor to obtain medical marij...

Tjba

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for October 2021

Pregablin weight gain

Information available!

Cramps

Sensory overload

Getting back to work and PIP….

FM/a test - bogus(?)

Help with supports and tackling bad days

Help with fibro and headaches

Should I give anti fatigue socks a try?

Can some help me

Just been diagnosed so here for support advice ect. I'll be supportive also

Trigger therapy

I'm new and need advice

Fatigue

Weight

Trustees Meeting 2021

Wo is me?

Do these work for fibromyalgia?

Thank you

Charlie bear123

Into from the US

A little about me

Hi my name is Hazel new to the group.

Physio , does anyone have this

Fibromyalgia crying session

27 Yr old man with multiple long term health conditions. Help?

Dizzines

Symptoms

GP do not renew my pregabalin prescription

Medical marijuana in the UK

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