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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
After experiencing pain for about two years, Rachel was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2019. She attended a 12-week physiotherapy programme which she found useful. She thinks that sometimes one-one sessions may be better to discuss certain concerns.
Rachel is 31 and married. She works part-time as a senior research assistant. Ethnicity: White English
After experiencing pain and other symptoms for many years, Chrissie was diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a rheumatologist. Although she finds it a difficult journe, Chrissie feels that it's one that you will get through some way or another
Chrissie is 27. Ethnicity: White British
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
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
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
Morag developed pains in her body and other symptoms about four or five years ago. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia by her supportive GP later on. She tries to stay active with walking her dog, cycling with an electric bike and other exercises.
Morag is 48. She lives with her husband and child together. She had to retire early as a police officer. 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 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.
