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Fibromyalgia: Why is this common, debilitating condition being ignored in male patients?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterised by muscle pain throughout the body, fatigue, sleep problems and cognitive difficulties. The condition predominantly affects women, but men can also suffer from it. However, they often do so in silence, as they face cultural, medical and psychological barriers to being taken seriously and…

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Kirsty Young says doctor ‘snorted’ at her self-diagnosis of chronic pain

BBC presenter was told fibromyalgia was ‘not a thing’ by medic, before being diagnosed with condition

The Guardian - UK

Study finds how two forms of CBT are useful in fibromyalgia treatment

According to a study, there do not appear to be any substantial differences in the treatment of fibromyalgia between so-called exposure-based CBT and standard CBT. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Researchers find how two types of CBT effective in treatment of fibromyalgia

According to a study, there do not appear to be any significant differences between so-called exposure-based CBT and regular CBT in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kirsty Young details battle with fibromyalgia which left her questioning if she was ‘going mental’

The Scottish radio DJ was forced to step down from hosting Desert Island Discs after 12 years due to her health woes

Evening Standard

Cognitive behavioural therapy enhances brain's perception of fibromyalgia pain

Patients suffering from fibromyalgia (FM), a disease that mostly affects women and is distinguished by persistent pain, tiredness, and brain fog, usually have few therapeutic alternatives and explanations for their symptoms. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pain and gender: 15 debilitating conditions and who suffers from them

From endometriosis to heart attacks, we look into the causes and symptoms, and explore gender disparities in quality of care

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Fibromyalgia linked to heightened risk of death: Research

According to a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, fibromyalgia, a condition that causes persistent widespread pain and fatigue, may be linked to an increased risk of death due to vulnerability to accidents, infections, and, in particular, suicide. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mum diagnosed with condition that causes pain all over her body - leaving her unable to wash, stand up, or walk at times

Marie Brown said she felt suicidal due to the pain

Bristol Post

People with chronic pain could be due up to £691 each month through PIP or ADP

More than 175,300 people are receiving support for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and pain syndromes.

Daily Record

Glasgow woman who attempted to take own life after being 'in pain every day' launches charity

Sharon Turnbull started More Than Fibro after she attempted to take her own life for the second time. The 47-year-old was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2007 and lives in chronic pain.

Glasgow Live

Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatments

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain all over the body, fatigue and poor sleep.

LiveScience

Scots dad 'trapped in his home' as council 'won't build ramp' hasn't seen best pal for years

Alexander French, who has Fibromyalgia and uses a wheelchair, claims City of Edinburgh Council has refused to build a ramp giving him access from his flat to the pavement.

Daily Record

Bella Ramsay explains why she views Lena Dunham as a role model

‘The Last of Us’ star cites ‘Girls’ creator’s openess about her struggles with fibromyalgia as a source of inspiration

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Daily Mirror

Doctor shares self-care tips to help you manage pain after fibromyalgia diagnosis

Fibromyalgia affects millions, but diagnosis is difficult and treatment even more complex. Here, NHS pain consultant Dr Deepak Ravindran reveals how finding the right self-care is key

Daily Record

PIP or ADP could provide up to £627 each month for people with chronic pain conditions

DWP is providing financial support for more than 170,000 people with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Wales Online

'Unseen illness made my whole body suffer and took 18 months to be diagnosed'

'I had no idea why I was in so much pain, and blood tests, CT scans and MRIs failed to find the cause of my suffering until I finally learned I had fibromyalgia'

Daily Record

Woman claims it took her 18 months to get diagnosed with 'unseen' illness

Elle May-Rice says she was living in constant pain before she was diagnosed fibromyalgia.

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Liverpool Echo

It took me 18 months to get diagnosed with 'unseen' illness fibromyalgia

It took me almost two years to figure out why I was in so much pain

Wales Online

Signs of fibromyalgia and CFS as Jonathan Ross' daughter left in wheelchair

Betty still 'cannot walk far' due to long-term condition that causes pain all over the body.

Nottingham Post

Jonathan Ross opens up on daughter's battle with long-term illness

Betty, 30, is using an electric wheelchair and has struggled with depression as she battles fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and POTS syndrome.

Evening Standard

Jonathan Ross says daughter Betty is wheelchair-bound in health battle

The TV host told Loose Women about the 30-year-old’s fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression

Liverpool Echo

Fibromyalgia signs and symptoms as Jonathan Ross' shares daughter is using wheelchair

Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body

Daily Mirror

Jonathan Ross says daughter Betty is in a wheelchair as she battles long-term illness

Jonathan Ross, 62, has shed light on his daughter Betty's fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and POTS syndrome. He said how she is having treatment and is showing improvement

The Independent UK

Jonathan Ross opens up about mental impact on daughter Betty after fibromyalgia diagnosis

‘If anyone out there who knows or who’s got someone with a long-term illness, you know, it’s the depression,’ said TV host

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