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Is Fibromyalgia Classed As An Illness Or Disability In The UK
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Could anybody tell me if fibromyalgia is classed as an illness or disability in the U.K. Please, thank you

posted April 10, 2017
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As far as I know it's being more recognised now as a chronic pain disability that affects everyday living and U.K . It's great to finally see more understanding of it's cruelty to our lives. I research it all the time trying to understand where we all stand through benefits and nhs and other professional's.

posted April 10, 2017
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I think it's classed as a disibility x

posted April 10, 2017

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