Fibromyalgia Action UK - FMAUK

Fibromyalgia Action UK - FMAUK The official page of the registered charity Fibromyalgia Action UK. Raising awareness of Fibromyalgia.

🖼️ Open Monthly Session – Online Art as TherapyHosted by Claire (Office Manager) and Amanda (dedicated volunteer), this ...
20/01/2026

🖼️ Open Monthly Session – Online Art as Therapy

Hosted by Claire (Office Manager) and Amanda (dedicated volunteer), this programme offers a relaxing space to enjoy art and mindfulness together.

🎨 What to Expect
Join Amanda for an hour of:

Creative art activities

Gentle mindfulness exercises

Friendly conversation

Sharing experiences

📅 Dates & Time
27th January 2026
🕙 11:00 – 12:00am

💻 Location
Online via Zoom (camera optional).

✅ How to Join
Please register in advance to confirm your attendance.
🔗 Register here-
https://buytickets.at/fmauk/1988495

💙 Blue Monday: A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss… but Claire Did! 🐶💛Today is known as Blue Monday — a day when many people...
19/01/2026

💙 Blue Monday: A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss… but Claire Did! 🐶💛
Today is known as Blue Monday — a day when many people may feel a little lower than usual.
For those living with fibromyalgia, tough days can happen anytime, not just in January.
So today, we want to share a little light…
✨ Meet Moss — Claire’s new puppy.
Soft, steady, and an expert in slowing life down.
While “a rolling stone gathers no moss,” we think that’s exactly why Moss came into our world — to remind us all to pause, breathe, and take things at a gentler pace.
On a day like today, when the world feels heavy:
💛 Be more Moss.
Rest without guilt.
Seek comfort.
Be kind to yourself.
Let go of the rush.
Blue Monday doesn’t define you — and you don’t have to face it alone.
We’re here, Moss is here, and brighter days are ahead. 🐾

17/01/2026

🦋 Our butterfly badges represent strength, resilience, and visibility.
Living with fibromyalgia often means carrying pain and fatigue that others can’t see. These badges are a gentle way to say “I’m living with an invisible condition — please be patient.”

By wearing a butterfly badge, you’re helping to raise awareness, start conversations, and remind others that chronic illness doesn’t always look the way people expect.

💜 Invisible doesn’t mean imaginary.
Thank you for helping us spread understanding, compassion, and fibro awareness.
Get yours here: https://fmauk.org/shop

16/01/2026

Living with fibromyalgia can feel like having a phone battery that never fully charges. You might start the day at 100%, but within hours — or even minutes — your energy drains rapidly, often without warning. Tasks that seem small to others can use up far more power than expected.

Just like a phone on low battery, pushing yourself when your energy is depleted can cause everything to slow down or shut off completely. Pain increases, concentration drops, and fatigue takes over. No amount of willpower can override that empty battery.

Fibromyalgia forces you to manage your energy carefully, choosing when to “use power” and when to recharge. Rest isn’t laziness — it’s essential. Understanding this helps explain why people living with fibromyalgia need flexibility, patience, and compassion when navigating daily life with an invisible illness.

🎉 Exciting news! We were incredibly lucky to secure a charity place in the 2027 London Marathon!This is a fantastic oppo...
15/01/2026

🎉 Exciting news! We were incredibly lucky to secure a charity place in the 2027 London Marathon!

This is a fantastic opportunity to raise much-needed awareness of fibromyalgia across the UK and to fundraise for FMA UK, helping us continue to support people affected by fibro and keep our vital services running. 💜

If you’d like to take on this amazing challenge, please apply using the link below or share our post with someone who could run on your behalf.

👉 Apply here: https://wkf.ms/4jqas1b

📢 You can help us greatly by sharing this post.

Let's make every step count! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💜

Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and cognitive difficulties, ...
12/01/2026

Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and cognitive difficulties, sometimes known as “fibro fog.” Symptoms can vary greatly from person to person and may flare up due to stress, illness, or changes in weather.

It’s estimated that around 1 in 20 people in the UK live with fibromyalgia, meaning millions are affected. Despite how common it is, fibro is often misunderstood and under-recognised. Anyone can develop fibromyalgia, regardless of age or gender, although it is more commonly diagnosed in women.

Raising awareness is essential to improving understanding, support, and access to appropriate care for those living with fibromyalgia every day.

International Thank You Day.....🙏Is celebrated annually on January 11th as a global reminder to express gratitude and ap...
11/01/2026

International Thank You Day.....🙏
Is celebrated annually on January 11th as a global reminder to express gratitude and appreciation for the people and kindnesses in our lives, fostering stronger relationships. It's a perfect time at the start of the year to acknowledge friends, family, colleagues, and mentors, encouraging a culture of empathy and through simple acts of saying "thank you".
So..... THANK YOU!🙏

10/01/2026

Cold weather can be really tough with fibromyalgia, so you’re not alone in feeling this. Cold often increases pain, stiffness, fatigue, and flare-ups. Here are practical, fibro-friendly tips that many people find genuinely helpful:

🌡️ Keep Warm (but gently)

Layer clothing rather than wearing one heavy item — it traps heat better

Choose thermal, soft fabrics (cotton, bamboo, fleece) to avoid skin irritation

Keep your neck, hands, and feet warm — these areas affect whole-body temperature

Wear gloves indoors if needed (this is more common than people admit!)

🔥 Heat Therapy Is Your Friend

Heated blankets or throws (especially in the evening)

Hot water bottles or microwave heat packs for painful areas

Warm showers or baths — great for morning stiffness

Use moist heat if possible; it penetrates muscles better than dry heat

⚠️ Avoid very high heat for long periods — gentle and consistent works best.

🧘‍♀️ Keep Moving (even when you don’t want to)

Cold makes muscles tighten, which increases pain.

Try gentle stretching morning and night

Short walks indoors or outside (wrapped up)

Yoga, tai chi, or light mobility exercises help keep joints loose

Move little and often — avoid staying still for long periods

💤 Prioritise Rest & Energy

Cold weather can increase fatigue:

Pace yourself — don’t try to “push through”

Build rest breaks into your day

Listen to your body during flare-ups (rest is not failure)

💜 Highlights from 2025:• Worked with the NHS at Liverpool University Hospitals to create new video and information resou...
09/01/2026

💜 Highlights from 2025:
• Worked with the NHS at Liverpool University Hospitals to create new video and information resources for Fibromyalgia Support Clinics and Pain Management Workshops.
• Attended the first-ever Fibromyalgia Sandpit Event in London – a big step forward for research and collaboration.
• Continued to grow our online support groups, helping people connect and feel less alone.
• Expanded our popular Art as Therapy sessions, supporting creativity, expression, and wellbeing.
• Supported important research by helping promote studies and connect participants with researchers.
• Made a big impact during Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, raising understanding and challenging stigma.
• Celebrated incredible fundraisers — including our Great North Run team who raised £1,948.35, and Dean Strain, who raised an amazing £4,312.05 in memory of his mum. 💛
• Reached more people than ever online through awareness posts and themed campaigns.

None of this would have been possible without you — our supporters, volunteers, fundraisers, partners, and community. Thank you for every message, share, donation, and conversation. 💜

📬 Want to stay updated and see our full highlights in detail?
Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news, support, events, and opportunities to get involved:https://newsletter.fmauk.org/signup

We enter 2026 with hope, determination, and a strong community beside us. Together, we’ll keep pushing for better understanding, better support, and a better future for everyone living with Fibromyalgia.

💜 Wishing you a hopeful, peaceful, and healthy New Year.
Thank you for your continued support.

💙 Thank you, Chronic Insights 💙We’re pleased to share a fundraising story from Chronic Insights, a symptom diary app cre...
08/01/2026

💙 Thank you, Chronic Insights 💙

We’re pleased to share a fundraising story from Chronic Insights, a symptom diary app created by James, who lives with chronic pain himself.

James donates 10% of app subscription revenue each year to UK charities chosen by users, and we’re proud to say Fibromyalgia Action UK received £117 through this initiative.

Every person who selects Fibromyalgia Action UK in the app helps us continue supporting people living with fibromyalgia across the UK.

A huge thank you to James for supporting the chronic illness community 💙

📱 Find out more at www.chronicinsights.com

Available on the App Store and Google Play.

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