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World Arthritis Day 12 October 2016, includes fibromyalgia and other musculoskeletal conditions
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- Published on Monday, 10 October 2016 20:05
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‘’The Future in Your Hands’’ campaign asks you to share your story for the World Arthritis Day, which is on the 12 October 2016. The international common understanding of ‘’arthritis’’ is ‘musculoskeletal’’ and it encompasses over 200 musculoskeletal conditions, including fibromyalgia. To share your story, what living with fibromyalgia is like and how you manage your condition, to inspire others use the hashtag #WADStory
People with fibromyalgia and other musculoskeletal conditions are taking actions every day to live their lives to the fullest. Join the campaign and help inspire and educate others around the world. To take part, share your story alongside a photo or an Instagram video that includes your hands.
To upload your story go to: http://www.worldarthritisday.org/our-campaign
To find out more about the World Arthritis Day, events that are taking place and to find out more resources go to : http://www.worldarthritisday.org/
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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.
