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PIP positive outcome

Hi all, I wanted to add here my experience of applying for pip because I found it hard to find positive reports when I was thinking of applying. I’m not saying...

Hi all, I wanted to add here my experience of applying for pip because I found i...

Brief_Encounter

•10 months ago

9 Replies

FAQ - Benefits information - Start here

We understand the difficulties you face trying to claim the benefits you may be entitled to living with Fibromyalgia as a chronic fluctuating illness with pain...

We understand the difficulties you face trying to claim the benefits you may be ...

desquinn

Partner•10 months ago

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Help please!

Is there a benefits advisor on here that I can get advice from about a mandatory reconsideration for PIp? I have received award letter yesterday but it was...

Is there a benefits advisor on here that I can get advice from about a mandatory...

Zidowa

•10 months ago

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Medication potential

Hi, I feel like an alcoholic, my name is Johnny, this is my first time here, I’ve had life changing FM for 4.5years and no days sober. I would like to know...

Hi, I feel like an alcoholic, my name is Johnny, this is my first time here, I’v...

Hidden

•10 months ago

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Claiming pip

hi for any of u lovely people out there have concerns about claiming if u go on tik tok there is some very useful information on there

hi for any of u lovely people out there have concerns about claiming if u go on ...

Hidden

•10 months ago

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New PIP rules….link to news report

Hi everyone, I’ve been reading here that quite an amount of people are concerned about either the process of first applying for PIP (Personal Independence...

Hi everyone, I’ve been reading here that quite an amount of people are concerne...

Luckychica

•10 months ago

3 Replies

Homeopathy to treat Fibromyalgia

I have recently seen a Homeopath for treatment for my Fibromyalgia . I was diagnosed last November and have also been suffering with Polymyalgia Rheumatica...

I have recently seen a Homeopath for treatment for my Fibromyalgia . I was diagn...

Jomaur

•10 months ago

15 Replies

Fybromilgia

Hi I have fybromilgia for many years it took doctors about twenty years to diagnose me I also have depression and anxiety just wondering would having a pain in...

Hi I have fybromilgia for many years it took doctors about twenty years to diagn...

fictionlover

•10 months ago

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Burial completed…thank you all.

I survived my brother’s burial today at 3 pm your time. I drew much strength from all of your support loving prayers and thoughts as the whole process took...

I survived my brother’s burial today at 3 pm your time. I drew much strength fr...

honeybug

•10 months ago

8 Replies

Bad taste

I have had fibro for over 20 years but have only been taking Duloxetine for about 12 months. I have recently been having a bad taste in my mouth which is worse...

I have had fibro for over 20 years but have only been taking Duloxetine for abou...

daisue

•10 months ago

4 Replies

Fibro Research: The Relationship Between Perceived Injustice and Chronic Pain

If you are interested in this research study please fill out the survey here: https://teesside.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/painproject. If you have any questions then...

If you are interested in this research study please fill out the survey here: ht...

desquinn

Partner•10 months ago

11 Replies

Burial today 💔😭

Hi my beloved friends. 🌿🌸🦋 After months of being mostly absent on here due to my brother’s and dad’s critical conditions and my brother’s sudden death on...

Hi my beloved friends. 🌿🌸🦋 After months of being mostly absent on here due ...

honeybug

•10 months ago

34 Replies

Fibro or pregablin

Hi does any one that take pregablin for fibromalarga have bouts of exstream exhaustion I get up have a tiny bit of energy then it's like my batters have...

Hi does any one that take pregablin for fibromalarga have bouts of exstream ex...

shazzafloyd

•10 months ago

4 Replies

Cronic Pain

hi all I have been I’ll since 2 years and I have back and neck pain , so the pain going everywhere in my body . The practitioner said I have Fibromyalgia...

hi all I have been I’ll since 2 years and I have back and neck pain , so the pa...

Amir77

•10 months ago

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Fibro rant

I was diagnosed this year and still trying to get treatment correct and also come to terms with the fact I can't do what I used to. Every day is a struggle...

I was diagnosed this year and still trying to get treatment correct and also com...

Marieg1270

•10 months ago

5 Replies

Fybromyalgia Diagnosis

Hey All, I’m a 36 year old female and finally accepting my chronic pain, exhaustion, depression and brain fog aren’t just going to go away on their own. I’m...

Hey All, I’m a 36 year old female and finally accepting my chronic pain, exhaus...

36andtired

•10 months ago

27 Replies

Question

Hi, I have M.E (32years) and Fibromyalgia (18 years) I'm 45, but for the last 5-6 months the fatigue part has gotten A LOT worse and I'm sleeping more....

Hi, I have M.E (32years) and Fibromyalgia (18 years) I'm 45, but for the la...

Butterfleye

•10 months ago

6 Replies

Car accident

So I got hit when I was stationery. Van hit me at 40 mph but may have been faster. He wasn't paying attention to the vehicles in front. He also admitted to...

So I got hit when I was stationery. Van hit me at 40 mph but may have been faste...

Dolphin100

•10 months ago

14 Replies

Pain relentless

Having a bad weekend so far, I can't shift my pain, so exhausted and in bed. Took tramadol, but to be honest it hasn't done much,

Having a bad weekend so far, I can't shift my pain, so exhausted and in bed. Too...

Meditationlover

•10 months ago

24 Replies

Another diagnosis

hi guys as well as fibromyalgia I have also just been told today that I have osteoporosis as well. Pip are aware about my fibromyalgia. Do I have to call them...

hi guys as well as fibromyalgia I have also just been told today that I have os...

Kazzza1976

•10 months ago

9 Replies

Positive update and jopefully helpful advice/suggestions..💗

Hey guys,I haven't been on here a while, but I've been busy trying new ways to manage and get better (and also had bad anxiety for a while which is the main...

Hey guys,I haven't been on here a while, but I've been busy trying new ways to m...

Turquoisesummer

•10 months ago

5 Replies

FIbromyalgia

Just need some info on fibromyalgia - husband has suffered with back pain for as long as I can remember also sporadic pain in his right arm/elbow, also has...

Just need some info on fibromyalgia - husband has suffered with back pain for as...

Jackndanny

•10 months ago

7 Replies

Hormone/immunity disorder at the root of Fibromyalgia?

I just got home from the Musculoskeletal Clinic. So found out today that they now think fibromyalgia is caused by a hormone/immune disorder because they can...

I just got home from the Musculoskeletal Clinic. So found out today that they no...

Brigga

•10 months ago

40 Replies

What's your job?

Hi Everyone, can I ask what people do for work? I work full time in a GP surgery as an administrator but I feel being more active would help with my fibro. I...

Hi Everyone, can I ask what people do for work? I work full time in a GP surgery...

MrsMc77

•10 months ago

33 Replies

Fibro + Dyspraxia

Not a great combo. Walked into the sharp edge of the opened car door. Ouching all over now.

Not a great combo. Walked into the sharp edge of the opened car door. Ouching a...

BakerTom

•10 months ago

5 Replies

fibro amongst other disabilities

why are some people so ignorant to how how u feel and what you are going through they don’t know you as a person yet they think they can judge you but anyway...

why are some people so ignorant to how how u feel and what you are going throug...

Hidden

•10 months ago

14 Replies

Foot pain

Since the recent temperature change I've began having serious pain in my feet. Feels like I've been walking all day. Night times are bad as feet feel like they...

Since the recent temperature change I've began having serious pain in my feet. F...

Aka-Ice

•10 months ago

19 Replies

Stuck in the bath

Well fibro folks... today I got stuck in the bath. Got back from urgent Gp appt for an asthma escalation..survived the 'we want you to go to hospital" by...

Well fibro folks... today I got stuck in the bath. Got back from urgent Gp appt ...

Merrrm

•10 months ago

36 Replies

benefits

Owes anyone here get pop fo this condition have trued to claim before for the pain and effects but now I have a dignosis

Owes anyone here get pop fo this condition have trued to claim before for the pa...

Hidden

•10 months ago

11 Replies

pain pain pain

I’m in so much pain and so exhausted 🥱 worst I’ve felt in a long time. Any tips?

I’m in so much pain and so exhausted 🥱 worst I’ve felt in a long time. Any tips...

Dash01

•10 months ago

4 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for July 2023

PIP positive outcome

FAQ - Benefits information - Start here

Help please!

Medication potential

Claiming pip

New PIP rules….link to news report

Homeopathy to treat Fibromyalgia

Fybromilgia

Burial completed…thank you all.

Bad taste

Fibro Research: The Relationship Between Perceived Injustice and Chronic Pain

Burial today 💔😭

Fibro or pregablin

Cronic Pain

Fibro rant

Fybromyalgia Diagnosis

Question

Car accident

Pain relentless

Another diagnosis

Positive update and jopefully helpful advice/suggestions..💗

FIbromyalgia

Hormone/immunity disorder at the root of Fibromyalgia?

What's your job?

Fibro + Dyspraxia

fibro amongst other disabilities

Foot pain

Stuck in the bath

benefits

pain pain pain

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