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Advice on keeping spirits up
Hi everyone
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Advice on coping with Fibromyalgia
I have decided to join because I feel very alone through this. I am married but I know its impossible for anyone to understand how it feels to have fibro. I have struggled with Chronic pain for the past 7 years or so with it steadily getting worse. I waited for two years to get an appointment with a rhuematologist on the…
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Short film re: The spoon Theory, explaining reduced mental/physical energy from chronic illness.
Just been sent this link. A very short film 'The Spoon Theory' a metaphor explaining reduced mental and physical energy due to chronic illness. ...There's an excellent article in Wikipedia of the the 'Spoon Theory'..Here's the link to the film, hope it…
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exercise
hi,how is everyone ?im finding my fibro and m.e /cfs is limiting my exercise,im feeling so unhealthy atm ,im in ulverston / barrow in furness area ,and need motivation! can anyone relate?
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Suffering fibromyalgia, finding it so hard to cope
Hi all I have been suffering fibromyalgia, I am finding it so hard to cope and no one seems to understand, sometimes I feel very alone.
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Any new meds
After numerous surgeries on my lower back I was told there was nothing more that could be done to help with the pain in my back and leg only meds. After trying lots and lots of different drugs I have been on slow released tramadol and 50g tramadol also pregabalin for the leg pain. I was hoping somebody could recommend…
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Advice on pain relief?
Hi ive had hs for 4 years and im struggling with the pain. Its in my groin area so walking,sitting and standing are painful. I also have chrons diesese. It has really is taking its toll on my day to day life. Does anyone have any advice on pain relief ?
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arthritis and now fibromyalgia
ive had osteoarthritis for many years due to a nasty fall but over the last 2 years all over my body was totally acheing,and physio kept saying its your arthritis pain doing this but when it gets to the point where a bit of walking causes a burning sensation to my hips and thighs painful so after 2 years.off seeing physio…
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Osteoarthritis
Finally been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis after being in chronic pain for nearly a year. Trouble is I'm not on any pain relief as I also have acute gastritis and meds seem to make this worse. What im wondering is can arthritis affect other organs in your body? Could this gastritis be caused by my…
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Constant pain in my back and legs, advice please
Hi I'm Julie 52 I have 4 herniated discs 3 damaged nerves and periferal nerve damage also have stage 1 COPD and asthma x I Am in constant pain in my back and legs dispite taking strong pain killers any tips to elevate this pain would be greatly helpful please x
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - where to go for treatment, therapy & what supplments maybe useful?
I have been recently diagnosed with it Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). I'd like to know if anyone has received pain management services and therapy from either the Walton Centre and at the Royal National Hosptial for Rheumatic Diseases for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), and what their experience of services…
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In pain constantly
Hi Jackie here I have fibro I'm in pain constantly my whole body hurts can't sleep at night only for about 2hrs if I stay in same position which I can't after so long my body goes into muscle spasms which I'm used to my question is I also have Lumber Sponsilitous I don't know is spelt that right is this in with…
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Chronic migraines causing depression and anxiety
I have been diagnosed with chronic migraines this year. This is causing depression and anxiety. I am trying to stay working but am unable to work full time currently. I would like to get back to full time work and full health but realistically I have just have to get used to the pain and restrictions.
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Holistic medication for Fibromyalgia?
Hi, I have Fibromyalgia and I am self healing along with some medications which are lower now. I am a NaN, married and have a dog and two cats. what holistic medication do you use?
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Trying to cope
Hi My name is Kym and i have been diagnosed with 2 slipped discs and 3 Herniated discs, disc Degenerative Disease, plus nerve damage in my legs, a shoulder that healed dislocated and mental health issues. My GP has referred me to a pain management clinic and have heard nothing in 3 months,im really losing patience here. In…
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How did you sleep?
?Not good because of pain ?Couldn't sleep ?I slept well thankyou ❤️Could have been better ?Perfect night's sleep
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Struggling
So im only 21 and i really struggle when i need walking aids as i feel like people just stare and i dont need them very often as i like to try and fight my issues but how can i fight how i feel because im making myself suffer
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Fibromyalgia support available?
hello jamjar here. Asking if there are members out there who suffer with fibromyalgia. I do and am not currently in touch with other sufferers. I always find that sharing an experience is really helpful. Comparing notes and realising that someone else actually understands your condition and difficulties helps. Medical…
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My poor plates of meat.
If only that PIP assessor could experience the pain that I have in my feet right now. I've Just come in from work and my feet are agony. I have really thick. Orthotics which I have inside my running shoes. They do help a bit but the pain sets in after about 1.5 -2 hours of being on them. Then it gradually worsens. The PIP…
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Coping with acute back pain
I am here under false pretences . I have irregular back pain rather than chronic. I am going through a flare up right now and am having trouble coping. I can't do anything without pain. Currently sitting in my lounge because I can't go to bed without pain. Have taken co-codamol and diazepam to keep things calm but, not…
