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Nottingham &
East Midlands Fibromyalgia Support |
YOUR AGONY AUNTS PAGE |
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WE
ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU! ANY QUERIES, COMPLAINTS OR
INTERESTING STORIES ARE ALL WELCOME.
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WRITE
TO FIBRO AGONY P.O.BOX…8417 NOTTM NG3 5XZ
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EMAIL:FIBRO.AGONY@HOTMAIL.CO.UK
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We
receive many enquiries and thought having your own letters page
would be an excellent place to share experiences between
members.
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An
example of some enquiries as follows:
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A
newly diagnosed male sufferer wants to know if there are many
other male members attending our meetings.
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UNCLE FIBRO
replies
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There are 27 male members at present which is app10%. This is
partly because more women are inclined to join support groups.
However there are plenty of gents attending each month, some
sufferers, some carers and some helpers. So we are not totally
out-numbered and you would be met and greeted at the door and be
made very welcome.
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P.S. Are there any gents out there interested in socialising
outside of the monthly meetings? Write in and we’ll put you in
touch with each other.
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There is a group of ladies (Satellite group) who meet once a
fortnight, who would welcome any fellow sufferers if they wish
to join them.
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Many enquiries asking about what benefits can be claimed if
having to give up work due to Fibromyalgia.
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AUNT MYALGIA
replies
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This is a very tricky area and as none of us are fully qualified
in this area, it is always difficult to give good advice.
Mostly, because individual cases vary.
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However, in January there is a speaker from the Department of
Works and Pensions, which should be very interesting and
informative. Please do try and come to that meeting.
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Also we hope to have more information available on the resources
table soon, which will help to guide our members in the right
direction.
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P.S. Can any other fellow members or their carers offer any
advice on the benefit system? Please write in and your response
can be printed here.
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