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Looking for an alternative to Christmas cards?

See our collection of e-cards at https://sh.fmauk.org/ccards. Donate what you would have spent on cards and postage to raise awareness of fibro and help...

See our collection of e-cards at https://sh.fmauk.org/ccards. Donate what you w...

Lynda_FMA_UK

Moderator•6 months ago

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Fybro :-(

Good Morning Everyone and I hope you are all doing well or ok at least xx Small query - I for the first time applied for PiPs and was also advised after my...

Good Morning Everyone and I hope you are all doing well or ok at least xx Small...

Mason1975

•6 months ago

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Attendance Allowance??

Hi I’m of pensionable age and have just realised that I may be able to claim Attendqnce Allowance as I need a lot of help from my husband (who is an absolute...

Hi I’m of pensionable age and have just realised that I may be able to claim Att...

Psulli

•6 months ago

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PIP extension of application!

Hello 👋🏻 Received a letter from PIP this morning saying they have given me extra time to send in my application. Slightly puzzled as it doesn’t need to be...

Hello 👋🏻 Received a letter from PIP this morning saying they have given me ex...

Summertimeshine

•6 months ago

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Optimise pain management

I have now completed this course. It WON'T stop your pain, but, with the right mindset it could help. I've met up with some lovely people and we're keeping in...

I have now completed this course. It WON'T stop your pain, but, with the right m...

New_diagnosis

•6 months ago

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pain clinic

hi I have asked my gp can he send me to pain clinic but he keeps refusing and I am still waiting for physio I have been waiting over 6 months now and no...

hi I have asked my gp can he send me to pain clinic but he keeps refusing and I ...

Kazzza1976

•6 months ago

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Are Posts checked

Hi Dizzytwo, may I ask you a question? Are all comments made on the forum checked before they are posted by a Moderator, as you may have seen, I’ve upset...

Hi Dizzytwo, may I ask you a question? Are all comments made on the forum checke...

Tim61

•6 months ago

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continued pain

my wife is now on a heavy dose of morphine ,also steroids and zapains etc. All-still does not deal with the pain.I just don’t think we have got there, just...

my wife is now on a heavy dose of morphine ,also steroids and zapains etc. All-...

Vivtom

•6 months ago

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I still have pain when I urinate and pain in my grion area.

I have been to doctors and been to urology department had ct scan had blood test and urine test nothing found had more tests done they don't know what is...

I have been to doctors and been to urology department had ct scan had blood test...

bigpigs77

•6 months ago

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Pip Review

Hi i have my pip review next week by phone doe's anyone know how long it takes for the decision. Thanks nerves reck.x

Hi i have my pip review next week by phone doe's anyone know how long it takes f...

Shartaylor0264

•6 months ago

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tooth ache

been to the dentist to get some work done in August since then I have been struggling with pain and sensitivity. Is there a link to Fibro and tooth pain/...

been to the dentist to get some work done in August since then I have been strug...

Chezze

•6 months ago

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Fibro

Hi I asked my doctor if I had fibro and his answer was do you want another diagnosis adding to your medical record. And all my pain is because I'm getting...

Hi I asked my doctor if I had fibro and his answer was do you want another diag...

Chewy22

•6 months ago

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Constant pain

Hi all ,just wondering if anyone else seems to be in pain constantly with fibro pain ,never seem to have a good day lately!!.

Hi all ,just wondering if anyone else seems to be in pain constantly with fibro ...

Strugglingthrough

•6 months ago

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Pampered

Well my wonderful hubby is, Well wonderfull I had some diazapan to get me outside on Mon, He had made a hairdressers appointment and before she was actually...

Well my wonderful hubby is, Well wonderfull I had some diazapan to get me outsi...

Debsdelight72

•6 months ago

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unexpected pain relief

here is an interesting thing. i have atrial fibrillation and osteoarthritis along with fibro. You all know about the pain, the stiffness etc. i don’t take...

here is an interesting thing. i have atrial fibrillation and osteoarthritis alo...

Tilly1957

•6 months ago

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Painkillers

I have been on Gabapentin and Tramadol for 5 years to help with pain. I have now been told GP will no longer prescribe as they are shown to have no effect on...

I have been on Gabapentin and Tramadol for 5 years to help with pain. I have now...

Chardonnaylady

•6 months ago

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Great North Run 2024

Great North Run 2024 FMA UK is looking for runners to take part in the Great North Run 2024 to raise awareness of fibromyalgia and fundraise for FMA UK. To...

Great North Run 2024 FMA UK is looking for runners to take part in the Great No...

Lynda_FMA_UK

Moderator•6 months ago

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Sleep

Hi ive just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. My sleep pattern is horrendous but finding it hard to get comfortable so hard in fact i dread going to bed. Any...

Hi ive just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. My sleep pattern is horrendous but...

Suncatcher71

•6 months ago

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Mattress

Hi have fybromyalg and I'm struggling finding a suitable mattress.Iv sent a Emma mattress and I am sending back a dormeo mattress back as suggested by the...

Hi have fybromyalg and I'm struggling finding a suitable mattress.Iv sent a Emma...

Palonutini

•6 months ago

19 Replies

Pain clinic

Hi, can anyone give me their experience of the pain clinic/team? I've recently been referred. Thanks x

Hi, can anyone give me their experience of the pain clinic/team? I've recently b...

Chocoronnie

•6 months ago

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Dry mouth

Thank you all for the sugg for coping with dry mouth and throat. Lots to choose from. I will try the sugar free chewing gum and Boots throat spray. I also have...

Thank you all for the sugg for coping with dry mouth and throat. Lots to choose ...

veggiefan70

•6 months ago

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Many thanks

Thank you all for the sugg for coping with dry mouth and throat. Lots to try. I didnt know about Boots dry mouth spray, will buy some tomorrow.

Thank you all for the sugg for coping with dry mouth and throat. Lots to try. I ...

veggiefan70

•6 months ago

1 Reply

chronic hiccups after knee surgery

Hi, Sorry if this is the wrong forum but was hoping for advice or some signposting. My father had double knee surgery a few years ago. After the operation...

Hi, Sorry if this is the wrong forum but was hoping for advice or some signpost...

santiagomark

•6 months ago

1 Reply

Feeling dizzy and funny, worried if its anxiety or something else...

Hi hope everyone is okay, i have been feeling a bit sad lately wishing i could go back to housekeeping because i miss everyone and enjoyed working there,...

Hi hope everyone is okay, i have been feeling a bit sad lately wishing i could g...

fibrogirl41

•6 months ago

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Hello 👋

Hi everyone, my name is Carole and I just wanted to introduce myself having been diagnosed with fibromyalgia August this year. To say this was a shock is an...

Hi everyone, my name is Carole and I just wanted to introduce myself having been...

NantoOscar

•6 months ago

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Dry mouth and throat

I have a constantly dry throat and meds, probably from meds. Other than carrying water around with me whenever I go out, or a constant supply of cough sweets,...

I have a constantly dry throat and meds, probably from meds. Other than carrying...

veggiefan70

•6 months ago

23 Replies

New to geoup

Hi iam Kirsty not sure what to say

Tanky666

•6 months ago

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Dizzy

Good morning to you all.I've been diagnosed with fibomyaigia in 2020 But I am getting real dizzy it's lasted for a couple of weeks now at first I got up at...

Good morning to you all.I've been diagnosed with fibomyaigia in 2020 But I am ge...

Chellelo

•6 months ago

8 Replies

just want to wish everyone a good morning new on here and hopefully I can learn some coping tip’s for pain

hi there I’m a 60 year old male and over the past 5 years my body has give me nothing but trouble I’ve fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis, hoffmans, and arthritis,...

hi there I’m a 60 year old male and over the past 5 years my body has give me no...

Oldn60

•6 months ago

5 Replies

Head Pins and needles

Hi , to you all fellow sufferers of Fybo. I am a newbie here and rather a scared one, Does anybody suffer with head pins and needles also arms and legs ....

Hi , to you all fellow sufferers of Fybo. I am a newbie here and rather a scare...

bubbatetley

•6 months ago

25 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for November 2023

Looking for an alternative to Christmas cards?

Fybro :-(

Attendance Allowance??

PIP extension of application!

Optimise pain management

pain clinic

Are Posts checked

continued pain

I still have pain when I urinate and pain in my grion area.

Pip Review

tooth ache

Fibro

Constant pain

Pampered

unexpected pain relief

Painkillers

Great North Run 2024

Sleep

Mattress

Pain clinic

Dry mouth

Many thanks

chronic hiccups after knee surgery

Feeling dizzy and funny, worried if its anxiety or something else...

Hello 👋

Dry mouth and throat

New to geoup

Dizzy

just want to wish everyone a good morning new on here and hopefully I can learn some coping tip’s for pain

Head Pins and needles

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