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Russell Davies's inspirational story: How I beat my fibromyalgia
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- Published on Thursday, 10 May 2018 09:59
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Russell Davies will walk a challenge of his lifetime, TheCuthbert's Way which is 64 miles over 4 days, in the summer to raise awareness of and funds for Fibromyalgia Action UK. Russell told us his inspiring story: ‘’I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 15 years ago and I thought my Life had ended. It took a lot of help from my wife and her giving me a good kick up the bum to make me realise that fibro is not the end. It is manageable with time and understanding you can live a good life.
I started to set goals to do things small at first then bigger ones. My biggest so far is a 64 mile walk in June from Melrose to Holy Island. I don’t want people think I’m preaching because that’s not the point of this. I’m trying show what you can do with a little positive attitude and an ability to see that you can doing things with fibromyalgia.
I’m 19 stone and was looking at a wheelchair at 40 because I’d lost hope. My wife said to me “I’m not pushing you in a wheelchair”. It’s things like that that get your motivated to do better. If you don’t have someone in your life like that, look at finding a group or a community app on your phone something to get you going. It could be one of your goals and remember it’s ok to ask for help.
I’ve been training for about 8 weeks. I’ve find it hard going but very rewarding. There’s nothing more satisfying then a magnificent view at the end of a long walk. I post on Facebook about my walk and take pictures to show people. So far I am walking around 13 miles and hope in the next few weeks to push it to 20 miles.
If you need help Fibromyalgia action UK is here to help.’’
To donate visit Russell’s JustGiving Page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kainhammer
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Our professionally printed Information pack on fibromyalgia can be found here to view. You will also receive a free copy on request. We also have a booklet for young people with fibromyalgia that you can obtain on request and will be on the website soon.
FMA UK has recently changed some of its telephone numbers for helplines and groups. Please check here for more information on the New Contact Numbers if required.
FMA UK offers a range of support and information including:
- National Helpline 0300 999 3333 (10am - 4pm Mon - Fri)
- Benefits Helpline 0300 999 0055 (10am - 12pm Mon, Wed and Fri)
- Complimentary information booklets for doctors and other professionals (fully referenced)
- Books and videos
- Website Contacts with legal specialists
- Conferences
- Local support group and helpline contacts
The charity is run by volunteers, most of whom have fibromyalgia.
If your Health Care Professional needs some education in fibromyalgia you can request that an FMA UK Health Professionals Pack is sent out to them. All we need is the name of the Health CareProfessional and the address of their practice. We will then send a pack to their surgery addressed from us to them.
You can request a medical pack using this form.
You can find a Support Group near you by contacting the Regional Coordinator for your area. If there does not happen to be a support group near you then maybe you can join with some other members and set one up. Support groups provide a social benefit as well as the opportunity to share tips on coping with fibro. They come in all shapes and sizes and we are often told how they have helped people.
