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Michael was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2018. He is concerned about a lack of information and guidance for patients with fibromyalgia. He thinks that those with the condition would benefit from having a care plan; and regular reviews with their GP.
Michael is 63. He had to retire early due to complex health issues. Ethnicity: White English
Kath started to experience pains in 2013 and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia by her GP. She feels she would benefit from a more detailed examination and specialist advice on how to self-manage her fibromyalgia.
Kath is 65 and divorced. She has two adult children. Kath works part-time as a box office assistant. Ethnicity: White Scottish
After experiencing pain for several years, Catherine was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2017. She feels well supported by health professionals involved in her care. Her advice to others with fibromyalgia would be to just try and be positiverdquo;.
Catherine is 67 and divorced. She works full-time as a secretary. Ethnicity: White Scottish
After experiencing pain for several years, George was diagnosed with fibromyalgia around 2005. His advice to other people with fibromyalgia would be to find a support group or doctor who will understand what it is like to live with this condition.
George is 64 and divorced. He retired early due to his health conditions.
Bette started experiencing pain more than 20 years ago, and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a rheumatologist. Bette thinks she missed out on self-management support after her diagnosis and would benefit from a course to learn more coping strategies.
Bette is 63. She worked as a nurse before she had to retire early. Ethnicity: White Scottish.
Lyn started experiencing pain around the age of 50 and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia by her GP. She would like to receive more advice from her doctors and thinks that she would benefit from a review around her treatment and support needs.
Lyn is 68 and married with an adult child. She works part-time as a street patrol crosser (lollipop lad) at the local school. Ethnicity: White British.
Liz started experiencing pain at 47 and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia nine months later. Over the years, Liz has engaged with different ways to cope better with her condition. At times she finds having to rely on support from others frustrating.
Liz is 66 and is widowed with four adult children. She used to run her own hospitality business before retiring. Ethnicity: White Scottish.
