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Michelle Birks and her husband run the Edinburgh marathon for FMA UK
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- Published on Tuesday, 19 July 2016 13:46
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Michelle and her husband run the marathon because Michelle’s mother in law and a close friend both live with fibromyalgia. Here Michelle is sharing her experience of running the marathon: ‘’me and my husband who both finished in 5 hours 40 minutes. It was very difficult, the weather was unusually hot so we did struggle to keep going and keep hydrated. We both suffered with a bit of sunstroke and sunburn which wasn't great, but after a few days of stiff legs we soon got over it!! We saw lots of charity runners and many inspirational people throughout the day so a big well done to everyone who took part, it was an honour to join in’’.
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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.
