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Mum and her little son shave their heads in support of FMA UK
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- Category: Fundraising
- Published on Wednesday, 29 July 2015 21:49
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Katie Matthews has shaven head together with her little son to raise awareness and funds for FMA’s UK work.
Katie told us: ‘’If you have or know someone with fibromyalgia you'll understand just how nasty the illness is. Unfortunately it's not always agreed with. I have seen a GP only two weeks ago who insisted I couldn't possibly hurt so much..... Let me tell you, this is not a life anyone would choose. I'm 30 next month and feel three times that. I use a crutch and have now got a wheelchair so I can manage days out with my boys.
I don't have a life anymore I'm purely existing fibrosucks’’.
To support Katie’s fundraising efforts please go to:
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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.
