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sore sensitive fingertips from computer use

Hi, can anyone recommend a way around this please? I have a lot of work to do on online over the coming weeks, using computer literally all the waking hours:(...

Hi, can anyone recommend a way around this please? I have a lot of work to do on...

adapting

•2 years ago

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In answer to problems with anotriptyline

Ok I was on it for 3:4 years but the zombie effect got too much, so I switched to nortriptyline.….3-6 daily much much better!!!

Ok I was on it for 3:4 years but the zombie effect got too much, so I switched t...

Puglady61

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Weight gain

Has anyone else had a major weigh gain problem since being diagnosed??

mandy112233

•2 years ago

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Struggling with guilt

I really struggle with guilt because I can't cope with the house work. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I really struggle with guilt because I can't cope with the house work. Does anyo...

Elaine200756

•2 years ago

81 Replies

IBS/Fibro

Hi. Can anyone help. Diagnosed Fibro 13 years ago but had problems for over 30 years. Always had bowel problems, ie. constipated and abdominal pain with...

Hi. Can anyone help. Diagnosed Fibro 13 years ago but had problems for over 30...

ShelWhitt

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Carpal tunnel?

Hi everyone, I hope the sunny (sort of!) weather is making you all feel a little better. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in June last year after many trips...

Hi everyone, I hope the sunny (sort of!) weather is making you all feel a littl...

Hoglover

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Gain weight

Good morning.Is someone who has gained weight because of amitriptyline.How can I stop to not gain weight?

Good morning.Is someone who has gained weight because of amitriptyline.How can I...

adri_ela2000

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Injury years after fibromyalgia diagnosis

So I am already diagnosed with fibro, I hadn’t had a flare for a long time so managed to go back to part time work as a learning assistant Unfortunately...

So I am already diagnosed with fibro, I hadn’t had a flare for a long time so ma...

Yara1

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Is this normal? PIP CLAIM

I had a text from DWP on 4th May 2022 saying that they had got my completed form. I also sent it tracked. Has anybody else had this? Think I need to give them...

I had a text from DWP on 4th May 2022 saying that they had got my completed form...

JessFM

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Vein pain and inflammation in feet legs and arms is it apart of fibromyalgia ??

Pictures to show it started of very small and hardly any pain but now it’s getting extreme it comes and goes with and without a flare up of fibro so wanted to...

Pictures to show it started of very small and hardly any pain but now it’s getti...

Deyuko

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Fibromyalgia

Hi. Just asking for any advice on pip assessment next week I’m booked for phone call . When filling in my form they ask to explain your worse days what u can...

Hi. Just asking for any advice on pip assessment next week I’m booked for phone ...

HARROP65

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Making a new post rather than replying - a video

We have from time to time people making a new post rather than replying to the post they were reading. It can be a lip of the thumb on a phone or just the...

We have from time to time people making a new post rather than replying to the p...

desquinn

Partner•2 years ago

Rash

I get skin rash and water makes it flare up dread a shower doc says it heat rash but get it in winter to

I get skin rash and water makes it flare up dread a shower doc says it heat ra...

Jade0076

•2 years ago

3 Replies

It will get better

Hi I have days like this and animals do help take your mind of pain and stress it’s hard but your not alone

Hi I have days like this and animals do help take your mind of pain and stress i...

Jade0076

•2 years ago

1 Reply

We are all super heroes!

I just wanted to give you all a boost today! To live life the way we do in immense pain, discomfort and brain mush takes so much from us but we keep on going!...

I just wanted to give you all a boost today! To live life the way we do in imme...

ChunkyGuacamole

•2 years ago

2 Replies

How long is the wait for a new PIP claim decision?

I put in a claim which was received on 4th May.

JessFM

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Fancy a Zip-Wire across the Clyde?

Check out the discussion on the FB post here: https://www.facebook.com/ukfibro/posts/369446391876518 Zip slide over the Clyde for FMA UK Would...

Check out the discussion on the FB post here: https://www.facebook.com/ukfibro/p...

desquinn

Partner•2 years ago

2 Replies

Saying Hi! 👋

Hi 👋 I've just joined so wanted to say hello! I'm not quite sure how this works yet, I haven't joined something like this before. I was diagnosed with...

Hi 👋 I've just joined so wanted to say hello! I'm not quite sure how this works...

Fibro_bro

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Charliebear1234

No one knows how bad fibromyalgia is only the people that have it do and I could not cope without pain relief, I would literally end up 6 foot under because I...

No one knows how bad fibromyalgia is only the people that have it do and I could...

Charliebear1234

•2 years ago

7 Replies

I am new to the group can you have live chats

Talking

Sretaw

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Telephone Assessment

Hi All, I’ve never posted on here before so “Hello”. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia,CFS, hyper mobility, anxiety, depression and mild chronic kidney...

Hi All, I’ve never posted on here before so “Hello”. I was diagnosed with Fibrom...

Star-01

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Please help

I’m in chronic pain due to fibromyalgia,very lonely, suffer stress and social anxiety. No understanding from GP, Take all meds prescribed .Nothing helps. What...

I’m in chronic pain due to fibromyalgia,very lonely, suffer stress and social an...

Sretaw

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy questions

hi I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia since March time it has taken 15 months to get this diagnosed with a rheumatologist. Anyway, I wanted to put this...

hi I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia since March time it has taken 15 mont...

fibrogirl41

•2 years ago

42 Replies

Civil service event tomorrow

As well as a presentation and speaking event with Cheshire police tomorrow FMA UK will be taking part in a Civil Service event with Action for ME. Myself and...

As well as a presentation and speaking event with Cheshire police tomorrow FMA U...

desquinn

Partner•2 years ago

1 Reply

Watch BBC1 news today

Hi everyone, I have not posted for a long time. just wanted to say watch bbc1 news today Chris Barker pain physician was saying people are being let down and...

Hi everyone, I have not posted for a long time. just wanted to say watch bbc1 ne...

Nannyfibro

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Pip forms

Hi everyone hope your all having a good day xx My question is … I posted my pip assessment form 22/2/22 , on average how long did you have to wait before you...

Hi everyone hope your all having a good day xx My question is … I posted my pip ...

Moaner52

•2 years ago

7 Replies

BBC survey on chronic pain

People with fibromyalgia experience this day after day. Options are being reduced, waiting times get longer, health professionals dismiss them, or deny access...

People with fibromyalgia experience this day after day. Options are being reduce...

desquinn

Partner•2 years ago

18 Replies

Costaconditis

Hello everyone Could I please ask if anyone suffering with costaconditis has any suggestions with dealing with this nasty corset squeezing, radiating deep...

Hello everyone Could I please ask if anyone suffering with costaconditis has an...

Earworm

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Poem- Fibromyalgia

FIBROMYALGIA, A HIDDEN ILLNESS. I’ve had many people ask me, what fibromyalgia is I’ve even asked the Doctor, because there not always on display. They say...

FIBROMYALGIA, A HIDDEN ILLNESS. I’ve had many people ask me, what fibromyalgia i...

onebigvoice

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Video pip assessment

I got a text message yesterday saying that my pip assessment was next Monday morning and it will be video assessment. They sent a test link for me to try but...

I got a text message yesterday saying that my pip assessment was next Monday mor...

Piddlysmam

•2 years ago

30 Replies

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All posts for May 2022

sore sensitive fingertips from computer use

In answer to problems with anotriptyline

Weight gain

Struggling with guilt

IBS/Fibro

Carpal tunnel?

Gain weight

Injury years after fibromyalgia diagnosis

Is this normal? PIP CLAIM

Vein pain and inflammation in feet legs and arms is it apart of fibromyalgia ??

Fibromyalgia

Making a new post rather than replying - a video

Rash

It will get better

We are all super heroes!

How long is the wait for a new PIP claim decision?

Fancy a Zip-Wire across the Clyde?

Saying Hi! 👋

Charliebear1234

I am new to the group can you have live chats

Telephone Assessment

Please help

Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy questions

Civil service event tomorrow

Watch BBC1 news today

Pip forms

BBC survey on chronic pain

Costaconditis

Poem- Fibromyalgia

Video pip assessment

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