Could your DNA provide a clue to the reason for fibromyalgia?
Could your DNA provide a clue to the reason for fibromyalgia? Be part of the largest genetic study ever conducted into fibromyalgia…
Are you fed up with poor treatment of chronic pain? We will be able to devise better therapies only with improved understanding of the biology of pain. We are exploring the genetics of chronic pain by:-
- collecting 2000 samples of DNA from people with fibromyalgia/chronic widespread pain
Volunteers urgently needed! We will ask you simply to
- fill in a pain questionnaire about you and your symptoms
- donate a blood sample at your surgery (we will send the blood taking kit)
We aim to publish the results and will post a summary of the research in the FMA UK newsletter. If you provide an email we can provide feedback from your questionnaire.
Get in touch (0207 188 1928) and we will send you the details or click on the following link http://www.dtrsurvey.co.uk/fibrogene
Thank you very much for your help.
Dr Frances Williams,
Senior Lecturer and Hon Consultant Rheumatologist
Dept Twin Research,
King’s College London
St Thomas’ Hospital
London SE1 7EH
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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.
