Useful Information
These articles contain information that you may find useful. It could be travelling with your fibro or preparing for a Dr's appointment.
Preparing for your Doctors Appointment
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Many of us who have a Doctor’s appointment tend to forget or don’t know what questions to ask or what to say. It is a good idea to prepare in advance and write down any questions you need to ask, a list of symptoms, a list of prescribed and non prescribed medications taken and if you have any allergies. This will help you remember what you need to ask and help the doctor in making a diagnosis and what the possible triggers are.
Taking Medication Abroad
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Make sure you have enough of your medication to last for the whole trip and don't forget to allow for a few days leeway in case of flight delays. Your doctor can supply you with up to three months worth at a time.
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Take a letter from your doctor and/or a repeat prescription/copy of your prescription. You will need to pay for a doctor's letter as this isn't covered under the NHS.
- Make sure you have the proper names of your medication not just the brand names they are sold under in this country e.g. Solpadol is co-codamol 30mg/500mg. You should also have the strength as many medicines come in different strengths.
What about driving with FM
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Medication, Illness and Driving
Fibromyalgia and it's related illnesses, along with the side effects of any medication you may be on may affect your ability to drive.
You should always read any leaflets which come with your medication to see how it may affect you.
If you think your ability to drive may be affected, if you find yourself losing concentration, if your physical abilities are impaired or your reflexes slowed then you should first go to your GP for advice. “The medical standards of fitness to drive are available to all medical practitioners and if your doctor, in accordance with these standards, has advised you that you should not drive you may wish to surrender your licence, and reapply for its restoration at a later date.”
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- 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
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.
