Fibromyalgia Action UK - FMAUK

31/10/2026

🎃💜 This one deserved a place on the grid! 💜🎃

Designed and created by our very talented Fundraising Lead, Lynda, we just had to give this Halloween creation the spotlight it deserves! 👏🧡

From all of us at FMA UK, we wish you a Happy Halloween! 🦇👻

However you choose to spend it, remember there’s no pressure to conform, join in or celebrate in any particular way. Whether you’re dressing up, enjoying a spooky film, spending time with loved ones or simply resting, do what feels right for you.

No expectations, no pressure — just do you. 💜

30/10/2026

🎄☕ Take it easy this Christmas! 💌

Christmas can be a busy time, so why not make one job easier this year?

✨Schedule your e-cards today for festive delivery: https://sh.fmauk.org/ccards

Skip the cards, stamps and trips to the postbox! With FMA UK's eCards, you can send Christmas greetings to friends and family by email, Messenger or WhatsApp.

Even better, you can donate what you would have spent on cards and postage to help us support the Fibro community and raise more awareness of Fibromyalgia. 🦋 A little less to do, a little less waste, and a good cause supported. What’s not to love?

✨ Be organised this Christmas! Schedule your e-cards today for festive delivery: https://sh.fmauk.org/ccards

So get your Christmas greetings sorted, put your feet up and enjoy a cuppa! ☕️

🎨 And there’s still time to enter our Design a Christmas Card Competition, too! Get creative and share your festive designs with us.

29/10/2026

📢 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 📞

💜 We’re upgrading our phone system!

At FMA UK, we’re currently installing a new phone system designed to better support our National Helpline, Benefits Helpline and Head Office calls.

While we’re excited about this improvement, we ask for your patience as the new system is installed. There may be a few teething issues along the way, and we appreciate your understanding while everything gets up and running.

Thank you for bearing with us as we work to improve our services and continue supporting our fibromyalgia community. 💜

29/10/2026

💜 Our next FMA UK newsletter is landing soon! 💌

Not subscribed yet? Don’t miss out! Sign up with your email to keep up to date with the latest FMA UK news, research, support and community updates.

✨ Here’s a little taste of what’s inside this month:
🧘 Our brand-new Tai Chi sessions with Val!
🎨 A creative corner request for our wonderful community.
🎮 Fundraising through the ever-popular game Fortnite!

And remember, with fibromyalgia, sometimes just making it through the day deserves a medal! 🥇😉💜

👉 Subscribe here: https://newsletter.fmauk.org/signup

Get the latest FMA UK updates delivered straight to your inbox. We’d love to have you as part of our community! 💜

27/10/2026

🎨💜 Art Therapy tonight with FMA UK!

Our Christmas Card Competition is all about Christmas, Comfort & Kindness 🎄💜

Tonight, we’ll be exploring some of these themes through creativity, taking a little time to slow down, relax and enjoy an hour for yourself.

Whether you love getting creative or simply fancy a mindful break, you’re welcome to join us. No artistic experience needed!

✨ Take a breath, get creative and enjoy a little calm.

We’d love to see you there! 💜

26/10/2026

💜 A little chat about the year ahead at FMA UK!

A big thank you to our landlords, Abbeymill Business Centre Ltd, for taking the time to chat with Claire, our Office Manager, about Fibromyalgia Action UK and our goals for the year ahead.

🎥 In this casual interview, Claire shares a little about what we do as a charity, what we hope to achieve, and our plans to continue raising awareness and supporting the fibromyalgia community.
From developing our services and reaching more people to building awareness and understanding of fibromyalgia, there’s lots to look forward to!

Thank you to Abbeymill for helping us share our story and shine a light on the work of FMA UK. 💜

25/10/2026

🎨 International Artist’s Day – 25 October 💜

Today we celebrate artists and the many ways they bring colour, creativity and inspiration into our lives.

Art can be a way to express ourselves, find a little calm, connect with others or simply enjoy doing something we love. Whether you paint, draw, craft, take photographs or enjoy a good doodle, there’s no right or wrong way to be creative!

And speaking of creativity… 🎄

Don’t forget to enter our FMA UK Christmas Card Competition 2026!

This year’s theme is Christmas, Comfort & Kindness. Could your artwork become our official Christmas card and help spread a little festive cheer across the FMA UK community?

✨ Open to all ages and abilities
🎨 Any creative style welcome
📅 Entries close 15 November 2026
🏆 Winning design featured by FMA UK

Get creative, share your talents and become an even bigger part of our FMA UK community! 💜

23/10/2026

💜 Could oxaloacetate help with brain fog and fatigue?

The ME Association has shared an informative article following a recent Daily Mail feature exploring oxaloacetate, a supplement being researched for its potential role in energy production and symptoms such as brain fog and fatigue.

Although the research is not specifically focused on fibromyalgia, our community may still find the information interesting.

Read the article and Dr Charles Shepherd’s comments here: https://meassociation.org.uk/uzne

Please remember that research into supplements is ongoing, and this article is for information only.

The Daily Mail interviews Dr Charles Shepherd about supplement for brain fog and fatigue

On the 21st October, the Daily Mail published a new article, with the headline, “The ‘chemo' supplement that could beat brain fog and fatigue: Users swear by it… and now scientists share promising evidence it could actually help.”

Oxaloacetate is involved in chemical pathways that convert nutrients into cellular energy. New research has been done into its use in breast cancer survivors, but there has previously been studies into it's usage for people with ME/CFS and Long Covid.

Dr Charles Shepherd, MEA Hon. Medical Adviser, was interviewed as part of this article, and we share on the blog some notes on the key points Dr Shepherd made during the interview (which were not all published) about this supplement which you may find useful.

Read more: https://meassociation.org.uk/uzne

Daily Mail article (PAYWALLED): https://www.dailymail.com/health/article-16223355/chemo-brain-supplement-beat-brain-fog-fatigue.html

21/10/2026

🏃‍♀️💜 INTRODUCING TEAM FIBRO 2027! 💜🏃‍♂️

We are absolutely delighted to introduce our amazing team taking on the 2027 TCS London Marathon in support of Team Fibro! 🎉💪

Meet our fantastic five: Navid, Kirsty, Harry, Alexandra, and Shane! 💜

These incredible individuals are taking on the challenge of 26.2 miles to help raise awareness of fibromyalgia and support the work we do to make a difference to those living with this often invisible condition.

Training for a marathon is no small feat, and we are so excited to follow their journeys as they prepare for race day! 🏅 Every mile they run and every pound they raise will help us continue spreading awareness, understanding and support for the fibromyalgia community.

Please join us in giving Navid, Kirsty, Harry, Alexandra, and Shane a HUGE Team Fibro welcome! 👏💜

Show them some love in the comments, follow their journey, and keep an eye out for updates as we count down to the big day!

Together, we can go the distance for fibromyalgia. 💜

🏃‍♀️💜

20/10/2026

🌧️ Tonight’s the night for some weekly calm! 💜

Head in from the rain and dreich clouds, get comfy on your mat or chair, and take a little time just for you.

Join us for Yoga with Richard and give yourself a chance to stretch, relax and unwind. No need to be perfect, just come as you are and enjoy some time to restore your body and mind.

See you tonight! 🧘‍♀️