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having pain for 35 years gradually worsening overtime different medication all the not know what causing all this pain going for blood test scans X-rays...

having pain for 35 years gradually worsening overtime different medication all t...

Hidden

•10 months ago

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Advice please

I suffer with quite extensive abdominal adhesions due to surgeries and possible endometriosis, as well as Fibromyalgia… I suffer pain & bloating daily as well...

I suffer with quite extensive abdominal adhesions due to surgeries and possible ...

Channy3

•10 months ago

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Pain when lying down

I have agonising pain in my ribs and back when I've been in bed for a few hours. I start off feeling comfortable but wake frequently through the night in...

I have agonising pain in my ribs and back when I've been in bed for a few hours....

Monkey1962

•10 months ago

12 Replies

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Gabapentin not effective yet.

Good morning, I'm taking 3 x 300mg Gabapentin per day as I have a damaged/pinched L5 S1 nerve. How long do they take to act; I've been on them a week and I'm...

Good morning, I'm taking 3 x 300mg Gabapentin per day as I have a damaged/pinch...

Sukiling

•10 months ago

13 Replies

I feel like I have failed

hi all I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia over a year ago, but my rhumotologist thinks I have had this since 2017 as I had the same symptoms back then but now...

hi all I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia over a year ago, but my rhumotologist...

Kazzza1976

•10 months ago

49 Replies

Hugs and tears

being strong and soldering on can be the loneliness feeling from family, friends, partners and work colleagues. Can feel like your falling short and always...

being strong and soldering on can be the loneliness feeling from family, friends...

Bubbles_3

•10 months ago

6 Replies

numb painful thigh

This is a new thing for me… I’ve had fibromyalgia for years but started with a pain the outside of my right thigh - originally smaller than my palm (it’s now...

This is a new thing for me… I’ve had fibromyalgia for years but started with a ...

Cookie-

•10 months ago

25 Replies

Urgent - runner needed for Great North Run 2023

We are in urgent need of a runner for this year's Great North Run. Please help us by sharing this post. A place has become available on TeamFibro for...

We are in urgent need of a runner for this year's Great North Run. Please help u...

Lynda_FMA_UK

Moderator•10 months ago

4 Replies

PIP Assessment

Hi everyone I need help/ advice with my problems I am diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and depression and I take Sertraline for depression and Pregabalin for...

Hi everyone I need help/ advice with my problems I am diagnosed with Fibrom...

Alice2004

•10 months ago

8 Replies

fibromyalgia advise

hi all, just wanted some advise as I’m struggling and frustrated, I’m on 90mg duloxtine since December it was working really well for a while but each time...

hi all, just wanted some advise as I’m struggling and frustrated, I’m on 90mg du...

Hidden

•10 months ago

9 Replies

freezing cold

I’m always cold specially my hands and feet but last night and today I’m shivering a lot . Is anyone feeling the same or felt like that before.

I’m always cold specially my hands and feet but last night and today I’m shiv...

Emacosta

•10 months ago

24 Replies

Help with Fibromyagia

For the last few weeks my fatigue has gotten so bad that I found myself sometimes sleeping all day and all night or taking several naps during the day. But...

For the last few weeks my fatigue has gotten so bad that I found myself sometime...

GothicDoll

•10 months ago

6 Replies

Just diagnosed

Hi all. I have just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia along with Tendinopathy(bit like tendonitis) having previously been suspected to have Rheumatoid...

Hi all. I have just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia along with Tendinopathy(bit...

BakerTom

•10 months ago

5 Replies

Just needing a vent

I am feeling really fed up right now. I got diagnosed about 2 weeks ago with pots and then 2 days later was in hospital with kidney stones. Got released just...

I am feeling really fed up right now. I got diagnosed about 2 weeks ago with pot...

Elizahl

•10 months ago

20 Replies

Medication?

Hi, can people please let me know their experience of medication. Currently I'm taking amitriptyline each night dose keeps being increased but I remain in...

Hi, can people please let me know their experience of medication. Currently I'm ...

Marieg1270

•10 months ago

6 Replies

Triggers?

Hi everyone, I’ve had a really bad few days very lethargic, no physical strength, my body hurts… every joint is so painful even to touch the pain like you feel...

Hi everyone, I’ve had a really bad few days very lethargic, no physical strength...

Channy3

•10 months ago

24 Replies

Retiredlass

I am 73 and have had fibro for 7 years. I live alone with my 2 dogs and 2 cats. I am currently on no pain medication although I do take Duloxetine twice a day....

I am 73 and have had fibro for 7 years. I live alone with my 2 dogs and 2 cats. ...

Retiredlass

•10 months ago

12 Replies

does anyone else.....

Hi..... can I ask.. Does anyone else take or have taken Glucosomine and GBD Gummie Bears? I interested in any opinions and any effects at all.... Thank you....

Hi..... can I ask.. Does anyone else take or have taken Glucosomine and GBD Gu...

damag

•10 months ago

16 Replies

To everyone

Yesterday was a bad day as was last night, let’s see what today brings… I hope everyone has the best day they possibly can, sending out positive vibes for all...

Yesterday was a bad day as was last night, let’s see what today brings… I hope e...

Channy3

•10 months ago

4 Replies

Feel like I'm going nuts

Hello 👋 this ones mainly for the ladies. So I'm wondering what peoples experience is of perimenopause and fibromyalgia. I am 44 this month and since the tail...

Hello 👋 this ones mainly for the ladies. So I'm wondering what peoples experien...

Elle247

•10 months ago

13 Replies

Bruises

Hi. Is it just me or does anyone else bruise with the slightest knock or just scratching? I've always bruised easily, however, the bruising and aches are...

Hi. Is it just me or does anyone else bruise with the slightest knock or just sc...

New_diagnosis

•10 months ago

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Does anyone else regularly doze off on the sofa or in a chair?

Can't be alone here, but I seem to fall asleep at the drop of a hat nowadays. Seems to happen so quickly I don't even feel myself drifting. Somedays I even...

Can't be alone here, but I seem to fall asleep at the drop of a hat nowadays. Se...

HellsBells63

•10 months ago

31 Replies

thank you

Thanks for all support, it can feel very lonely at times and just having somewhere to put how u feel really helps . X

Thanks for all support, it can feel very lonely at times and just having somewhe...

Thornthorpe

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Head Explosion Syndrome

Good morning does any of you experience the head explosion at night?EHS) is a type of sleep disorder in which you hear a loud noise or explosive crashing sound...

Good morning does any of you experience the head explosion at night?EHS) is a ty...

Kokacola

•10 months ago

11 Replies

Devastated and exhausted

On Thursday I had to make the awful decision to have my beautiful dog put to sleep. She was nearly 16 which is amazing for a labrador. I was expecting to feel...

On Thursday I had to make the awful decision to have my beautiful dog put to sle...

Ninapod

•10 months ago

21 Replies

exhausted

Does anyone else get so overwhelmed by exhaustion just by doing the most simplest of things, I do, especially following a hot bath… makes me feel like I’ve...

Does anyone else get so overwhelmed by exhaustion just by doing the most simples...

Channy3

•10 months ago

33 Replies

feeling lost

After a phone consultation with GP you have to wait at least 3 weeks for face to face , I have been off work for 6 weeks and sleeping at night getting worse...

After a phone consultation with GP you have to wait at least 3 weeks for face to...

Thornthorpe

•10 months ago

7 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for July 2023

fibro

Advice please

Pain when lying down

Gabapentin not effective yet.

I feel like I have failed

Hugs and tears

numb painful thigh

Urgent - runner needed for Great North Run 2023

PIP Assessment

fibromyalgia advise

freezing cold

Help with Fibromyagia

Just diagnosed

Just needing a vent

Medication?

Triggers?

Retiredlass

does anyone else.....

To everyone

Feel like I'm going nuts

Bruises

Does anyone else regularly doze off on the sofa or in a chair?

thank you

Head Explosion Syndrome

Devastated and exhausted

exhausted

feeling lost

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