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Nannynoo02

Was told I have FM yesterday,at last!and was wondering if any one uses the CBD PATCHES to help with the pain etc? I am worried as I am already on heart meds,...

Was told I have FM yesterday,at last!and was wondering if any one uses the CBD P...

Nannynoo02

•4 months ago

7 Replies

just checking ..

hi first can I say that this site is really helpful but I’m just wondering if anyone else has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but does not have pain when...

hi first can I say that this site is really helpful but I’m just wondering if an...

Rogan1

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Local Gov Tier 2 Ill Health?

Hi all For those familiar with the local government (LGPS) pension scheme ill health process… Is any paid or voluntary work at all allowed with Tiers 2 and 3?...

Hi all For those familiar with the local government (LGPS) pension scheme ill h...

Winter_night

•4 months ago

12 Replies

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Itching

I've got a tip for itching skin I used to scratch my arms so bad I had scars and scabs that took ages to heal. I now have my nails done, with acrylics, and...

I've got a tip for itching skin I used to scratch my arms so bad I had scars an...

Janpan7

•4 months ago

4 Replies

It's Fibromyalgia Not Mental Health

Really hate it when other people think that fibromyalgia is a mental health issue because you're giving antidepressants to deal with it.Trying to explain to...

Really hate it when other people think that fibromyalgia is a mental health issu...

Fibroguy66

•4 months ago

26 Replies

Chronic pain and injustice study

Hi everyone, my name is Craig and I'm a Trainee Clinical Psychologist with the NHS. I am currently recruiting individuals living with chronic pain to take...

Hi everyone, my name is Craig and I'm a Trainee Clinical Psychologist with the ...

pain_researcher

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Anyone In The South East Of England With Fibromyalgia Please

Searching For anyone suffering from fibromyalgia to speak to etc & share & support one another with this cruel & vile illness.Any help 🙏🏻 would be a......

Searching For anyone suffering from fibromyalgia to speak to etc & share & suppo...

Fibroguy66

•4 months ago

4 Replies

Thankful for tips

Like MANY of you I've suffered years,but autism ,chronic ptsd and adhd is enough to keep you away from telling doctors anymore!!!Or you just don't mention...

Like MANY of you I've suffered years,but autism ,chronic ptsd and adhd is enoug...

ChampagneDiamonds

•4 months ago

13 Replies

ADP review advice

hi everyone, I’m new here. And looking for advice about the Scottish adp benefit.. Has anyone had their review yet? .. I’m wondering what happens to your...

hi everyone, I’m new here. And looking for advice about the Scottish adp benefit...

whatsername11

•4 months ago

17 Replies

Chronic trigeminal migraine

Hi has anyone, out there like me, been ill with something like Covid or could have been Covid a few months prior to 2020 Jan when it was announced. It’s...

Hi has anyone, out there like me, been ill with something like Covid or could h...

Lovecavatese

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Hi I'm new to this and suffering in silence mostly! Not a lot of understanding about FM so nice to see people in similar situations.

Diagnosed around 2 yrs ago and struggling daily with little energy despite a good night's sleep. (Helped with prescription of Mortazapine) difficulties with...

Diagnosed around 2 yrs ago and struggling daily with little energy despite a goo...

LittleDaisy67

•4 months ago

4 Replies

Panic over esa allowance and what to do...

Hi i receive esa allowance and was checking my bank account this morning and got a small payment in there from esa i phoned up to enquire they told me that my...

Hi i receive esa allowance and was checking my bank account this morning and got...

fibrogirl41

•4 months ago

7 Replies

Fibromyalgia Itching

HiDoes anyone else suffer from Fibro Itching ? Reason because it's driving me banana,s. No rash no spots no...

HiDoes anyone else suffer from Fibro Itching ? Reason because it's driving me ba...

Fibroguy66

•4 months ago

40 Replies

Fibromyalgia A Living Nightmare

Hello 👋Sorry that the title of this blog sounds so blunt. I have tried all known medication from NHS and private pain specialist & sadly to say that there is...

Hello 👋Sorry that the title of this blog sounds so blunt. I have tried all know...

Fibroguy66

•4 months ago

15 Replies

Help Fibromyalgia Action UK - FMAUK win a £1000 award in 2024.

Nominations for the Movement for Good awards are now open for 2024 and you can help us win a £1000 award by using the link below to nominate us. If you...

Nominations for the Movement for Good awards are now open for 2024 and you can h...

Lynda_FMA_UK

Moderator•4 months ago

10 Replies

Does it take longer to recover?

Newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia and just starting to get my head around everything. My question - do you find that it can take longer to recover / get over...

Newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia and just starting to get my head around everyt...

Hollyhock123

•4 months ago

16 Replies

Toe pain

Sorry I haven't posted for a while . I was wondering if anyone else has a problems with there feet, mainly there toes, my toes on both my feet have been...

Sorry I haven't posted for a while . I was wondering if anyone else has a proble...

Fmcr

•4 months ago

7 Replies

Appointment Dilemma!

Good morning, Help!! What would you do… I have had my assessment date through for PIP Monday 22nd January but I have a pain clinic appointment also on the...

Good morning, Help!! What would you do… I have had my assessment date through...

Summertimeshine

•4 months ago

13 Replies

Devil's Claw alternative medication

Hi all, I've been on Pregabalin and Duloxetine for a while. This has some impact but still suffer daily pain. I use Turmeric massage oil which does offer some...

Hi all, I've been on Pregabalin and Duloxetine for a while. This has some impac...

squarah40

•4 months ago

12 Replies

Duluxotine

Hi. I have been on Duluxotine for about 5 months now and have not felt any benefits re: pain. It has been making me wake up.in the night and more tired. I had...

Hi. I have been on Duluxotine for about 5 months now and have not felt any benef...

Catsandcakes77

•4 months ago

8 Replies

Fingers and hands

I have had Fibromyalgia since 1994 (Fortunately I was diagnosed by a rheumatologist who recognised fibromyalgia) The last 6months my hands and fingers have...

I have had Fibromyalgia since 1994 (Fortunately I was diagnosed by a rheumatolo...

20Loki21

•4 months ago

23 Replies

wet days

Just when you think you can manage with the pain, fatigue, dizzy spells and cramps, Fibro throws you a curve ball. Welcome to 2024, your new years gift is...

Just when you think you can manage with the pain, fatigue, dizzy spells and cram...

Frickle

•4 months ago

20 Replies

Newly diagnosed

I've been having nearly constant pain tiredness and a few other things wrong for a while now but just got diagnosed this week it has taken nearly 2yr to get a...

I've been having nearly constant pain tiredness and a few other things wrong for...

lovemycatandbooks

•4 months ago

8 Replies

help with gp

hi everyone. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a couple of years ago and initially just told to take paracetamol and pace myself by my gp. Early 2023 I saw my...

hi everyone. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a couple of years ago and initial...

NannaMillie21

•4 months ago

12 Replies

working

Hi just wondering if anyone manages to work Full time whilst struggling with fibromyalgia???? I’m really struggling at work at the moment but can’t afford not...

Hi just wondering if anyone manages to work Full time whilst struggling with fib...

tracylou4001

•4 months ago

8 Replies

shooting pains

Does anybody else get what I call shooty bum pains ???? Like electric shocks up your front and back bottoms 🤣🤣🤣🤣 sorry to be vulgar but they bloody hurt,...

Does anybody else get what I call shooty bum pains ???? Like electric shocks up ...

tracylou4001

•5 months ago

14 Replies

New diagnosis

soooo got diagnosed with Fibromyalgia on Tuesday, chronic pain in hips, back and pelvis, fatigue restless legs and absolutely worn out after doing 30 mins of...

soooo got diagnosed with Fibromyalgia on Tuesday, chronic pain in hips, back and...

tracylou4001

•5 months ago

5 Replies

Thankyou for messages and wondering what to do...

Hi thankyou for your messages im feeling okay, i know im capable of working i just dont know whether to beg to go back to my old housekeeping job or find...

Hi thankyou for your messages im feeling okay, i know im capable of working i ju...

fibrogirl41

•5 months ago

1 Reply

fibromyalgia

Hi guys just got diagnosed today, does anyone have any advice around what benefits I would be entitled too??? X

Hi guys just got diagnosed today, does anyone have any advice around what benefi...

tracylou4001

•5 months ago

6 Replies

Dry Eyes

Are dry eyes a symptom of Fibromyalgia, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia last year. I have been suffering with dry eyes for about 2 weeks.

Are dry eyes a symptom of Fibromyalgia, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia last y...

Mark1973

•5 months ago

9 Replies

Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

All posts for January 2024

Nannynoo02

just checking ..

Local Gov Tier 2 Ill Health?

Itching

It's Fibromyalgia Not Mental Health

Chronic pain and injustice study

Anyone In The South East Of England With Fibromyalgia Please

Thankful for tips

ADP review advice

Chronic trigeminal migraine

Hi I'm new to this and suffering in silence mostly! Not a lot of understanding about FM so nice to see people in similar situations.

Panic over esa allowance and what to do...

Fibromyalgia Itching

Fibromyalgia A Living Nightmare

Help Fibromyalgia Action UK - FMAUK win a £1000 award in 2024.

Does it take longer to recover?

Toe pain

Appointment Dilemma!

Devil's Claw alternative medication

Duluxotine

Fingers and hands

wet days

Newly diagnosed

help with gp

working

shooting pains

New diagnosis

Thankyou for messages and wondering what to do...

fibromyalgia

Dry Eyes

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