uk advice? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

poppy7 · 04-09-2008, 06:35 PM

Hi

i came across this site tonight when i was trying to find out more about fibromyalgia... was diagnosed with it 2 weeks ago.... and i know it's probably already been asked before, but, can anyone tell me if there are any places or groups in the uk where i can get some more info about it please? My rheumatologist just threw a leaflet at me and basically told me to get on with things so i'm kinda going round in circles at the moment. really relieved to know that i'm not cracking up ! but kinda ratty to be left with so little info. so any help would be appreciated please . thanks x

sweetjerseygirl · 04-10-2008, 05:32 AM

Perhaps you can check your local newspaper for a support group, here in the states, they will post things like that. If not they go on the internet and do a seach for your area. A lot of the meetings are held at the hospital in my area, so perhaps you can check with them also. Good luck to you and hope you get to feeling better soon. Have a good one...........

gorgee · 04-10-2008, 06:14 AM

Poppy7, welcome, and this is a wonderful place to be! I hope you use this as a place to seek help and make friends.

If you have questions we can help you, and try to answer them. I have had fibro since October, and have learned from all the wonderul, fantastic people here, and I feel so lucky to have found this site. This is my support group, and therapy.

I have met some of the most precious people here and I look forward to being here everyday, and I hope you can feel the same way. If you have questions start a new thread, and ask away! We will help you.

What medications did the dr put you on, and how are you feeling?

Kassandra

niecsey · 04-10-2008, 07:28 AM

Hi Poppy lm in the Uk too! I have not been diagnosed. Great help you can bet here with these girls there great x

poppy7 · 04-11-2008, 04:35 PM

Hi and thanks for the replies everyone

I hadn't realised just how much info i could get from you guys on here so thanks. So far i've not found anything local to help me out, but i'll definitely be asking stuff on here..... at the moment i'm just so relieved to know that it's not just me going thru it.
anyway in answer to kass... the meds i'm on at the moment are : amitriptyline(think thats how you spell it !), omperazole, co-codamol, and a few gels and creams..... some days i feel like a chicken all basted up ready for the oven after i've been using them

still having a lot of side effects at the moment tho, but i'm sure i'll get it sorted out eventually !
anyway thanks for your messages of support and i'll definitely be back

take care all x