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Susan describes having experienced pains and swellings for about ten years. After her fibromyalgia diagnosis, she was referred to the pain clinic which she found very helpful. Her family have been a great support and her faith keeps her going.
Susan is 54, married and has three adult children. She had to give up her career as mental health therapist and support worker due to her health problems. Ethnicity: Black...
After experiencing pain for four years, Jacqueline was diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a rheumatologist around 2000. She is active in a local support group that tries to support those living with fibromyalgia and educate others about the condition.
Jacqueline is 53, married and the mother of two adult children. She is retired. Ethnicity: White Irish
Elsie experienced pain for several years before being diagnosed with fibromyalgia by her rheumatologist. She and her friends started a support group after feeling that there was nothing much being don to support people with fibromyalgia in their area.
Elsie is 58. She had to give up her work due to ill-health. Ethnicity: White English
Helen developed pain about 20 years ago. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia after reading about it and prompting her GP. Helen loves being outdoors and close to nature. She tries to enjoy life and stay active with gardening and walking.
Helen is 55 and is single. She works part-time. Ethnicity: White Scottish
Rosie experienced pain and migraines among other issues for many years before she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. She believes in a strong mind-body connection and that alternative therapies can help in the management of fibromyalgia symptoms.
Rosie is 54 and is married with an adult daughter. Rosie works as an interior planner. Ethnicity: White Scottish
Lynn Ann was diagnosed with fibromyalgia around 2010 after experiencing pain for over 20 years. She feels well supported by various healthcare professionals. Lynn Ann finds it very important that healthcare professionals see the bigger pictur.
Lynn Ann is 53 and divorced. She lives with her two adult sons who have autism. Lynn Ann is unable to work due to her long-standing health problems. Ethnicity: White...
After experiencing pain for about two and a half years, Audra was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2018. Though she still tries to find out how best to manage the condition, Audra has found alternative therapies and staying as active as possible helpful.
Audra is 53 and a single mother of four adult children. She runs her own business. Ethnicity: White Scottish.
Chris began noticing he had a lot of pain in his joints around 2000. In 2005 he was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Chris's advice to other people with fibromyalgia is that it should not define you as a person, but to keep your mobility as much as possible.
Chris is 58 and married. Ethnicity: White Scottish.
Mary started experiencing pain many years ago. A rheumatologist diagnosed her then with fibromyalgia. After trying various treatments with limited success, she is hopeful that a referral to a homeopathic clinic offers a more holistic and helpful approach.
Mary is 59 and retired. Ethnicity: White English
