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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) what is it? – video | Patient | Dr Sarah Jarvis

Do you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be quite debilitating and many members of FibroFlutters have been diagnosed with it. To help people understand the condition better, and raise awareness, I share this video and information leaflet. The intense pain leaves me pacing and then writhing, and pacing and writhing…. … […]

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Where can you find Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain resources across the Globe? Find out here!

Chronic Pain management can be a really difficult thing to master, please don’t give up as it can take time, perseverance and a lot of positive attitude until you find your balance with it.

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New edition of Airing Pain | Pain Concern | 2 July 2019

Programme 115: Neuropathic Pain 1 of 2: Targeted Pain Management Programmes Exploring neuropathic pain and the various ways it can be managed. Airing Pain & Pain Concern work to improve the lives of people living with pain and those who care for them. Their goals: Produce information, Provide support and Raise awareness Trailor You can […]

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Fibromyalgia News Today Weekly Digest  |  13 August 2018

Increased Pain Sensitivity Reflects Cognitive Difficulties in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Suggests

Fibromyalgia Patients Show Poorer-than-Usual ‘Selective Learning’ of Pain Triggers in Study

Self-reported Symptoms Can Detect Fibromyalgia in RA Patients, Study Finds

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How to Ease the Pain of Colonoscopy  |   Michael Greger M.D. FACLM  |  nutritionfacts.org  |  5 April 2018

‘Very good thought process producing a very good question because I use it anways for similar purposes.’ Carole

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How is Fibromyalgia Classified/Diagnosed Part 2 – TpT & ACR diagnostic criteria of 1990

For a tender point to be considered “positive” the subject must state that the palpation was painful. “Tender is not to be considered “painful.”

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Fight Fibromyalgia Newsletter – 2 March 2018

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The worst symptoms of fibromyalgia!

A never-ending fatigue is considered as one of the worst symptoms of fibromyalgia. A person experiencing fibromyalgia goes through extreme fatigue and a lethargic condition. 

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Fibromyalgia / CFS / Anxiety & Depression / Invisible Illness: The vicious circle of ‘Catch 22’ & Setbacks versus Flares: Which is which?

Do you have Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue, Fog, Depression and/or Anxiety or any other Illness where you flare from time to time and one illness rubs onto another one making you feel worse? Do you know the difference between a flare and a setback? Many people don’t and often treat themselves for a flare […]

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First meeting of 2018 |Tuesday 20 February | 1 – 4 pm

Friendly support group for anyone with chronic illness and rare illnesses too.  It really is an informal event where we just meet up over late lunch and talk about all matters.  

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Do you know how to make the most of your Doctors appointment? | fibrofly73

Do you know how to make the most of your Doctors appointment? This happens to be something which as Chronic Illness Warriors we talk about a lot because we have to prioritise which of our ailments need dealing with the most each time we visit our GP’s.  We have so many things requiring attention at […]