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Newly Diagnosed

I’m 45 year old single Mother of 2 grown up sons, I live in Penzance Cornwall. Last year I re trained and became an Emergency Care Assistant with South...

I’m 45 year old single Mother of 2 grown up sons, I live in Penzance Cornwall. ...

Mutley1977

•2 years ago

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PIP Appeal

Just had a letter from DWP, after chasing them up, as they should have responded by 23 April and they did not. They have said that I’m basically fine and want...

Just had a letter from DWP, after chasing them up, as they should have responded...

PenelopeClearwater

•2 years ago

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A book I've read may be of interest to some of you

The book is called Finding Joy with an Invisible Chronic Illness: Proven Strategies for Discovering Happiness, Meaning, and Fulfillment. It's by Christopher...

The book is called Finding Joy with an Invisible Chronic Illness: Proven Strateg...

Norah_Reed

•2 years ago

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Pain Management - reconnect2life

Some helpful stuff relating to Pain management, individuals looking for help on these topics may find this link helpful for pain management this was provided...

Some helpful stuff relating to Pain management, individuals looking for help on ...

does-the-NHS-work

•2 years ago

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mind over mood

This is a book, I found interesting, as you can see it was awarded, - for me, the techniques to controlling your mind your perception of something, and if you...

This is a book, I found interesting, as you can see it was awarded, - for me, th...

does-the-NHS-work

•2 years ago

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Interesting research.

Has anyone read the Long Covid research by Cambridge university. They did a trial with a group of suffers. The whole group took a vitamin supplement. Multi...

Has anyone read the Long Covid research by Cambridge university. They did a tria...

Broadfield

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Health anxiety/fibro?

Hi everyone I’m new here! Just wondering if anyone else suffers horrendous anxiety and it set off fibromyalgia pain? I have very bad health anxiety and have so...

Hi everyone I’m new here! Just wondering if anyone else suffers horrendous anxie...

Fibropink

•2 years ago

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I want my life back

I’m feeling really low and useless at the minute… I used to have miles of endless opportunities ahead of me, even if I was in a bad situation (bad...

I’m feeling really low and useless at the minute… I used to have miles of endles...

PenelopeClearwater

•2 years ago

37 Replies

D-Ribose for fibromyalgia

Ribose has been said to provide help for fibro, does anyone find Ribose helpful?

Ribose has been said to provide help for fibro, does anyone find Ribose helpful?...

does-the-NHS-work

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Physical effects of Anxiety in the Body

Hey, Has anyone learnt coping strategies to supress anxiety in the body? I attach a link that explains the symptoms:...

Hey, Has anyone learnt coping strategies to supress anxiety in the body? I attac...

does-the-NHS-work

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Know one will listen and feel alone.

Hello, I feel quite lost as I have been diagnosed with Fybromyalgia after many years of pain and tests. The issue I have is no gp or specialist will speak...

Hello, I feel quite lost as I have been diagnosed with Fybromyalgia after many ...

Gaddmeister

•2 years ago

11 Replies

DV and fibro?

How many of you have or are going through domestic violence and think that may be the cause??

How many of you have or are going through domestic violence and think that may b...

Julsie

•2 years ago

18 Replies

PIP Assessment criteria

I have a pip assessment in the morning…so dreading it…. For anybody needing any pointers please see the link below ……....

I have a pip assessment in the morning…so dreading it…. For anybody needing any ...

Cally2022

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Fibro + insomnia

Morning everyone, I'm really struggling with sleep recently, despite how tired I am, I just can't nod off! I've never been a great sleeper, even as a baby but...

Morning everyone, I'm really struggling with sleep recently, despite how tired I...

jarbnsnmelts

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Joint pain.

Hi 👋 this is my first time posting. I keep forgetting to check the forum and some great advice. Thank you. My question is. I,m a 58 year old nurse who was...

Hi 👋 this is my first time posting. I keep forgetting to check the forum and so...

G1s2m3

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Advice for Fibromyalgia

Hello all, Im Kelly and new to the site. Just looking for advise... I am currently taking 10mg Amitriptyline one a day and looking to wean off, as I feel it...

Hello all, Im Kelly and new to the site. Just looking for advise... I am curren...

Boo_051215

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Fibromyalgia and Lisfranc

Hi , I’m looking help regarding medication or health alternatives to manage pain. Here’s a bit of background after years of going to doctor I was diagnosed...

Hi , I’m looking help regarding medication or health alternatives to manage pai...

Hamer5

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Struggling with migraines

Hi all, I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia last Friday and started on Gapabapentin 100mg 3 x daily on Saturday, slowly to be increased. My question is hold do...

Hi all, I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia last Friday and started on Gapabapenti...

Eddie1611

•2 years ago

10 Replies

New forum Derek aged 52.

Hello just wanted to introduce myself being new to the forum. I’ve developed fibromyalgia about 2 years ago after an ongoing stressful work situation. The...

Hello just wanted to introduce myself being new to the forum. I’ve developed fi...

Hidden

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Charliebear 1234

Hi is anyone on mirtazapine and pregabalin and how you getting on with it please

Hi is anyone on mirtazapine and pregabalin and how you getting on with it pleas...

Charliebear1234

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Trauma and chronic pain

Something I would like to share is the association of Trauma and chronic pain. Whilst CBT is a tool to help in moving forward with your mood, physical...

Something I would like to share is the association of Trauma and chronic pain. W...

does-the-NHS-work

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Pension and ESA payments

Hi everyone. I have had good news that after an appeal I have been granted a tier 2 NHS pension. I am currently receiving ESA and have just been assessed and...

Hi everyone. I have had good news that after an appeal I have been granted a ti...

ChristineW18

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Fibro and chest pain

Thank u everyone

ChocNana

•2 years ago

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Fibro help plz

Hi I’m short of breath just doing nothing do I need worry plz 111 is busy

ChocNana

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Feeling sorry for myself

Well yesterday me and the hubby went to a family party. Now these family parties are always great. Lots of alcohol, food, laughing and dancing. But...

Well yesterday me and the hubby went to a family party. Now these family partie...

Cally2022

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Fibromyalgia & Covid Positive

I tested a couple hours ago and the positive result came up instantly. Any advice? Thankyou in advance 🌺

I tested a couple hours ago and the positive result came up instantly. Any advic...

JessFM

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Acupuncture…

Has anyone tried acupuncture? Just wondering what experiences people have had with it, as I’m interested in trying it.

Has anyone tried acupuncture? Just wondering what experiences people have had wi...

PenelopeClearwater

•2 years ago

47 Replies

Mental health and Chronic Pain

The association between mental health and Chronic Pain is difficult to understand and the drugs prescribed to our group (fibro) are in the main to treat both,...

The association between mental health and Chronic Pain is difficult to understan...

does-the-NHS-work

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Reducing medication to help fatigue?

Hi, I’ve seen the nurse practitioner today about my fatigue which just seems to be getting worse n worse. I currently take 90mg duloxetine and she suggested I...

Hi, I’ve seen the nurse practitioner today about my fatigue which just seems to ...

BeccaBoo456

•2 years ago

8 Replies

What do you do for muscle spasms

Hello! I’ve got excruciating muscle spasms in my head, neck, shoulders and back. I couldn’t sleep and was in tears with it. I’m going to the GP next week to...

Hello! I’ve got excruciating muscle spasms in my head, neck, shoulders and back....

PenelopeClearwater

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for April 2022

Newly Diagnosed

PIP Appeal

A book I've read may be of interest to some of you

Pain Management - reconnect2life

mind over mood

Interesting research.

Health anxiety/fibro?

I want my life back

D-Ribose for fibromyalgia

Physical effects of Anxiety in the Body

Know one will listen and feel alone.

DV and fibro?

PIP Assessment criteria

Fibro + insomnia

Joint pain.

Advice for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and Lisfranc

Struggling with migraines

New forum Derek aged 52.

Charliebear 1234

Trauma and chronic pain

Pension and ESA payments

Fibro and chest pain

Fibro help plz

Feeling sorry for myself

Fibromyalgia & Covid Positive

Acupuncture…

Mental health and Chronic Pain

Reducing medication to help fatigue?

What do you do for muscle spasms

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